Local News

Time to File to Run for Election for 2020 Races

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

It may or may not be hard to believe depending on how much politics you pay attention to, but 2020 is right around the corner and so to is the Illinois primary. If you or someone you know is interested in running for office,... Read More.

Goff Continues to Rack Up Driving While Suspended Arrests

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Carmian Jeffery Goff is free on bond following his arrest Thursday afternoon at Caseys in Carmi. A Carmi officer was patrolling and noticed Goff driving and says he knew Goff was driving on a suspended license. The arrest happened just after... Read More.

Keenesburg Woman Avoids Jail By Posting Bond on Scene; Facing Misdemeanor Charge and Additional 4 Citations

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Sasha Richards of Keenesburg avoided jail by bonding out on scene following her arrest early this morning. Carmi Police say the arrest happened just before 1am Wednesday morning at the intersection of Oak and Burrell. Among the charges Richards faces include... Read More.

American Red Cross to Host Drive Tuesday, Aug 13th in Carmi

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive this coming Tuesday at First Christian Church in Carmi. The blood drive will be held from 2 – 7pm on Tuesday, August 13th in the fellowship hall at 504 Beohleber Drive. The Red Cross is... Read More.

Harness Racing, Chicago Honey Bear Dancers, and Bingo to Highlight White County Fair Today and Tonight

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

Due to the weather and heavy rains that fell in the early afternoon, the White County Fair was forced to postpone the harness racing planned for last night. Instead, racers and the public are invited to the fairgrounds at 2pm today for a free... Read More.

Carmi City Council Recap 8/6/19

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Clerk Cynthia Attebury made a mistake leaving off the public hearing that was on the agenda sent to area newspapers. The agenda the radio station received did have planned public hearing. Still yet, the oversight led the public hearing to being cancelled... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Meeting Details

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Mayor Roy Kissel introduced Nathan Rowland of Bonan Bonan and Rowland in Mcleansboro as the new village attorney.The board accepted the use of $18,800 in TIF money for the American Legion. $18,000 for new steel doors and $800 for the sewer. Any money left... Read More.

Crash Reveals Probation Violation; Steele Should Remain Behind Bars for Awhile Now; ISP CSI in Enfield; and Spat Results in Criminal Damage to Property

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic crash Monday afternoon turned into a probation violation arrest for Carmi Police. The accident happened at the intersection of Main and Walmart nearing 2:30pm. The investigation revealed one of those involved, 36 year old Melissa Melvin who also goes by Melissa Melvin... Read More.

Springerton Man Picked Up on Outstanding Deceptive Practices Warrant

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

John Strickland of Springerton is free on bond following his arrest early Tuesday morning. Carmi Police pulled over Strickland on Stewart Street in Carmi just after midnight for his taillight not working. Running his information through dispatch unearthed an active Hamilton County warrant for... Read More.

Crossville Man Arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Meth

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville Police arrested 55 year old Robert Mullins of Crossville Monday evening in his backyard at 405 Hammill Street just after 6pm. Mullins was picked up on an a White County warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. Bond has been set at $5,000.