Local News

Kessler, Jack, and Turner win 2019 White County Fair Queen Pageant Crowns

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Some years, there’s barely enough room on the stage for all the girls competing in the White County Fair Queen pageants while other years, it’s about quality over quantity. Such was the case last night at the Carmi Fairgrounds for the Queen contest and... Read More.

Hamilton County Law Enforcement Arrest Couple on Domestic Battery Charges

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday 08/02/2019 at 05:33AM Hamilton County 911 received a call about a male subject at 300 S. Hancock St. in McLeansboro that had been struck by his wife in a vehicle. Upon arrival Officer Kelsey Bowman spoke with Paul Nelloms who stated that... Read More.

Wilhite Sentenced in Edwards County Court Friday

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

57 year old Donald Wilhite of Grayville was sentenced on Friday to 6 years behind bars followed by a year of parole in Edwards County court. Wilhite pled guilty to charges of possession of methamphetamine. He also faced a lesser felony charge of using... Read More.

Vandals Damage Shelter at Burrells Woods

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter says he anticipates a report later today being released with regards to vandalism that occurred at Burrells Woods Thursday night into Friday. Individuals spray painted tables, garbage cans and the concrete pad under a shelter there. Carter says the... Read More.

Carmi Police Activity 8/2 and 8/3

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received a phone call from Crossville resident Margaret Kuykendall Friday afternoon. She reported her vehicle was damaged and believes it occurred either while she was at Wabash Christian Village or Wal-Mart . Her phone call to Police came in around a quarter... Read More.

West Nile Virus Found Present in Gallatin and White Counties

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department has now collected West Nile virus positive mosquito batches in both Gallatin and White Counties for the Summer of 2019.Surveillance for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests on mosquito batches and dead birds, as well as testing sick horses... Read More.

City Foreman Arrested for Theft of Government Property Friday

Friday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

An investigation the Carmi Police have been working on for more than a month has resulted in an arrest. 32 year old Keaton Bradshaw has been arrested for theft of Government Property. A press release from the Carmi PD indicates they were made aware... Read More.

Gottman Talks Jewelry Business Success at Kiwanis

Friday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi businessman Cody Gottman has jewelry in his blood. Two of his uncles own and operate successful jewelry stores in Gottman Jewelry in Mt. Carmel and The Goldsmith in Princeton. Gottman, who originally hails from Owensville, Indiana says he’s put roots down in Carmi... Read More.

Carmi City Council Set to Gather for first August Meeting on Tuesday 8/5

Friday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Council will gather for their first regular meeting of August on Tuesday. A public hearing has been called prior to that meeting for discussion of a special use mobile home permit at 107 East Kearney. It starts at 5:15pm. The regular meeting... Read More.

White County Sheriff and Carmi Police Report Details 7/31 – 8/2

Friday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County law enforcement responded to a Burglary report at the Old Taylor Sawmill north of Enfield yesterday afternoon. Eddie Dotson, according to the report, tells authorities he was employed by the Harmon’s to take care of the property and look after the cattle... Read More.