Local News

New Firefighter Training Aims to Make it Easier for Those Looking to Get into the Profession

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

A new course to become a firefighter in Illinois could make it easier for those looking to get into the profession. The office of the Illinois Fire Marshal said a new blended training program will allow firefighters to learn the classroom stuff online at... Read More.

Chandler Indiana Man Hides from Law Enforcement Under a Blanket; ;Unsuccessful

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

A blankie won’t save you from law enforcement when you’ve broken the law. 31 year old Logan Fisk of Chandler, Indiana learned that lesson the hard way Tuesday afternoon. Carmi Police and County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an apartment at 106 East Robinson around... Read More.

Beck Street Carmi Woman Jailed on Numerous Charges Monday Afternoon

Tuesday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

A former Harrisburg resident, 31 year old Danelle Carter now of Beck Street in Carmi is behind bars following her arrest Monday afternoon. Around a quarter before 3pm Monday, Carmi Police stopped Carter near her residence. The officer found her driving with a suspended... Read More.

Grayville Going to Pot; Changes Coming to Liquor Ordinance it Appears; Irvine Explains What Happened During Critically Low Water Levels Last Week

Tuesday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

Some folks say their town is going to pot. Grayville City Commissioners last night confirmed it. But not like that. They did so by opting in for the state’s Recreational Cannabis retail option. Municipalities around the state have the decision whether they want to... Read More.

Norris City Hub Hit by Lightning (Cause of Sunday Power Outage) Plus Heat Warning Ambulance Call Stats for White County

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Sunday night power outage that took down the entire city of Carmi is being blamed on a lightning strike. Authorities tell WROY/WRUL News that Ameren’s Norris City hub took a direct hit resulting in breaker B for Carmi being kicked out. To make... Read More.

Edwards County Fair Now Through July 27

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Fair is underway and runs through Saturday, July 27th. Over the weekend in Albion, new royalty was crowned for this year’s fair. Avery Roosevelt, an Albion product, was crowned and will move on to compete at the state county fair queen... Read More.

Final Gazebo Concert Series Show Tuesday Night

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The final Carmi League of Arts Night Gazebo Concert Series show is coming up tomorrow. The line up will feature small ensembles including vocal and instrumental groups. Among them, the Singing Six, Just Guys, the Color Guard, a vocal trio, clarinet and trumpet duets,... Read More.

Sew Nifty Quilting Guild Bobbin and Threading it’s Way to a Great Year

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Story from the Effingham Daily NewsA quilting club in Clay County is sewing up big numbers in the organization’s first year. The Effingham Daily News reports the Sew Nifty Sisterhood Quilt Guild started from a group of quilters who were traveling once a month... Read More.

Carmi Sewer Lines Set to Be Smoked Beginning Wednesday

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi Sewer Foreman Keith Large says his department will begin the process of smoking sewer lines this week. The process is an inspection method utilizing a non toxic smoke that’s not harmful to people or pets blown into manholes. The smoke makes... Read More.

Friday and Weekend Arrest Reports

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is free following his arrest Friday evening in McLeansboro. Hamilton County 911 received multiple reports late Friday afternoon of a reckless driver westbound on Route 14 east of town. McLeansboro Police Officer Stephen Miller was able to locate the vehicle, observe... Read More.