Local News

Theft Report Turns Into Warrant Arrest

Wednesday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

On the afternoon of May 14th, Carmi resident Elizabeth Doneghue called the White county Sheriff’s Department to file a theft report.Dispatch informed the responding officer that Doneghue was wanted on a White County Warrant. Once the officer arrived, he took care of the complaint... Read More.

Lengthy Enfield Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday Night for about two hours. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…There were two main topics of discussion: the first being a joint police force between the towns of Mill Shoals, Burnt Prairie and Springerton in conjunction... Read More.

Illinois State Police Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement

Wednesday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

Eight people have been ticketed for selling alcohol to underage individuals.Captain Ryan Shoemaker of the Illinois State Police announced the results of their Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement surveillance conducted in White and Crawford Counties.Out of the thirty-three establishments they observed, two individuals in two local... Read More.

$3,000,000 Awarded to the Village of Mill Shoals

Wednesday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

The Village of Mill Shoals was awarded a $3,000,000 grant through Congressional Direct Spending for the water project with the support of U.S. Representative Mike Bost.The funding is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural development. USDA officials met with the... Read More.

Severin Details $680 Million in Highway and Bridge Construction Projects Coming to 116th District

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin says his 116th district will be the recipient of more than $680 million in highway and bridge construction and repair projects over the next 5 years. Severin recently met with Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omar Osman in Springfield to... Read More.

CWCHS Graduation Moved Indoors Due to Weather

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White HS: 2024 CWCHS Graduation Update: Due to inclement weather and the wet conditions of our outdoor facilities, the CWCHS 2024 graduation ceremony has been moved indoors. The ceremony will now take place in McDougal-Evers gymnasium at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6pm.

Carmi Police Enlisting Public’s Help in Locating Local Teen

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are asking for help locating a local teenager. Rachael Graham-Blake is a 16 year old female who has been reported as missing. Rachael is approximately 5'03" and weighs approximately 150lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. It is believed that Rachael may... Read More.

Illinois State Police Arrest Flora Man for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 26-year-old Braxton D. Allen of Flora, IL, for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (Class X Felony). On April 11, 2024, ISP was requested by the Flora Police Department to... Read More.

Grayville Leaders Gather for First May 2024 Meeting Monday

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders once again are asking citizens to spruce up their yards or at the very least to maintain them. After Commissioner Andi Ford issued a request at the April 22nd meeting, Don Baldwin piped up Monday night to echo the sentiment. Driving around town,... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Dennis Stroughmatt

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

This Friday - Saturday (May 17th - 19th), the Olde Tyme Arts & Krafts Fair comes to Burrells Woods Bicentennial Park. As part of the festivities, Dennis Stroughmatt, an authority on French Creole music will bring his trio to play music for the event... Read More.