Local News

Lengthy Meeting for Enfield Village Board

Wednesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD4/16/19 SMAt the almost two hour meeting, the board approved a revised code of street regulations for the application and a permit for excavation or construction on any street, alley or public place.You must apply for a permit at the village clerk's... Read More.

Road and Rail Work Planned

Wednesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Road and Railroad Track Work The Carmi Police Department issued a traffic advisory, which Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard reminded local residents of during Tuesday’s city council meeting.Crews will be working on the Fifth Street railroad tracks today, Wednesday, between the hours of 8:30 and 2:30.The... Read More.

Dawgs Beat the Foxes

Wednesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

Dawgs Beat the Foxes The Carmi White County Bulldog baseball team put a w in the win column Tuesday afternoon as they defeated the Hamilton County Foxes 2 to 1.The locals scored a run in the fourth and fifth inning, while Hamilton County was only... Read More.

Softball and Baseball on Schedule for Today

Tuesday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Softball and Baseball on Schedule for Today There is baseball and softball action today (Tuesday) The Carmi White County High School baseball team will play Hamilton County, as will the Lady Bulldogs who will face the Lady Foxes on the softball field. Both games start at 4:30... Read More.

Aida Coming to SIC

Tuesday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Elton John and Tim Rice's Musical "Aida" on Stage April 26-28 at SIC The Southeastern Illinois College Theatre department presents Aida, the hit musical with book and music by Sir Elton John and Tim Rice. The show will take the stage April 26 and 27 at... Read More.

Basic Physical Defense for Women Class Offered

Tuesday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

WVC TO OFFER BASIC PHYSICAL DEFENSE FOR WOMEN CLASSMt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College will be offering a Women’s Self-Defense class taught by Melissa Smith, a certified Rape Aggression Defense Systems (R.A.D. Defense Systems) instructor.The class consists of three, 3-hour sessions for a... Read More.

C-WC School Board Met Monday

Tuesday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

CWC SCHOOL BOARDThe board held a lengthy discussion on facility and funding options concerning the Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson Attendance Centers. Paul Lunsford of Lunsford Architects Inc. gave the board the option of making structural repairs to the schools at a total cost of... Read More.

Toxicology Report Returned

Tuesday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Naylor Toxicology Report Returned Earlier this year, former Carmi resident, Brooke Naylor was found dead in Gallatin County following a search that took several days.Naylor had been reported missing on a Sunday afternoon, but it was Friday before her body was found at a rural... Read More.

Weekly Crop Report

Tuesday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Crop reportThere were 1.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 14, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 52.0 degrees, 2.1 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.20 inches, 0.13 inches above normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 44 percent adequate and 56... Read More.

Graham Prison Bound

Tuesday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Graham; Prison Bound A Carmi man has been sentenced to ten years in prison on an aggravated battery and escape charge.According to White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud, 30 year old Cedrick Graham was sentenced Monday in White County Circuit Court to five years in... Read More.