Local News

Pedal Pull Moving to 4-H Fair

Tuesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Pedal Pull Moving to 4-H FairThe Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is hosting the 2019 Youth Pedal Pull at the White County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 10. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will take place near... Read More.

Another Marathon Meeting for Grayville

Tuesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Another Marathon Meeting for GrayvilleGrayville Commissioners are getting very good at traipsing around to find the fine line on considerations. Another Council Meeting, another marathon hour and a half session discussing and considering 18 proposals and agenda items. Things got underway with the state... Read More.

Busy is an Understatement for White County Sheriff’s Department Weekend

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department fielded a call of what could be considered a near disturbance Sunday evening. 29 year old Nicholas Travelstead alerted deputies during what was to be a routine exchange of children through shared custody. The report indicates 25 year old... Read More.

Flood Warning Update and Forecast Crests

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Flood Warnings continue throughout the region. Locally, the Little Wabash River at Carmi is currently nearing 28 feet. Flood stage is 27 feet. The forecast calls for the river at Carmi to rise to near 30 feet by Saturday morning followed by a slow... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Three Arrests Saturday

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made two arrests Saturday morning at Murphy’s USA in front of Wal Mart. 31 year old Michael James Sullivan of Carmi was arrested on two warrants for aggravated domestic battery. He’s also being charged with an additional aggravated domestic battery charge from... Read More.

City of McLeansboro Special Meeting Tonight (6-24-19) Expected to Finalize Central Dispatch Agreement

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

The City of McLeansboro is expected to finalize their intergovernmental agreement for central dispatch at a special meeting that’s been called for tonight at 6pm. Aldermen will gather at city hall and ahead of tackling negotiations, is also expected to discuss or accept bids... Read More.

Grayville Council Meeting Tonight (6-24-19)

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

In what appears to be a growing trend, the Grayville City Commissioners meeting set for Monday evening has a lengthy agenda; 18 items in all to be covered at the 7 p.m. meetingItems to be covered include some items that had been tabled at... Read More.

Weekend Accidents Send Two to Hospitals

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Lindsey N. Heffington of New Haven is recovering after an early morning Sunday crash just south of County Road 900 North in White County. Illinois State Police say they’re still investigating what caused the accident. According to their preliminary report, Heffington... Read More.

youth Fishing Derby at Beal Woods

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Youth Fishing Derby Do you have a Jimmy Houston or Bill Dance, professional fisherman in your family.Well, if they are between the ages of 6 to 16 they should participate in the Beal (Bell) Woods Youth Fishing Derby set for Saturday (jun22).The annual youth fishing... Read More.

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Whippoorwill Rodeo Saturday Night

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Whippoorwill Rodeo Grab your cowboy hats and boots and plan on being in McLeansboro Saturday night (june22) for the Whippoorwill Rodeo.The rodeo will get at 7 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. There will be bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, cowgirls breakaway, roping, team roping, steer... Read More.