Local News

April 1st, 2025 Election Taking Shape with Petitions Filed

Wednesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

The field is set. Monday was the last day candidates could file petitions to run for office in the consolidated election coming up on April 1st, 2025. In Carmi, it’s a two man race for mayor with incumbent Jeff Pollard squaring off with challenger...

Proposed Property Tax Increases to Trigger Truth in Taxation Hearing in Carmi; Cozart Appointed as Assistant City Attorney Tuesday

Wednesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi attorney Greg Stewart now has some help dealing with city legal matters. Council unanimously approved the appointment of Allison Cozart as Assistant City Attorney Tuesday night and she subsequently took the oath. Stewart had this to say in advance of her...

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Wednesday, November 20 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop at Foley Drive and Stewart Street on November 19th when they pulled over 39-year-old Tosha Freeman.Freeman was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and transported to the White County Jail. She was later released with a Notice to...

Carmi City Council Establishes Rates for Service Calls Outside Business Hours

Wednesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

Hypothetical situationYou’re at your city of Carmi home at 8pm on a random Tuesday when you notice a pipe leaking in your home. To further complicate matters, you don’t have a disconnect somewhere between the meter in your yard and your home. If you...

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday

Wednesday, November 20 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for less than an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The meeting was held at its soon-to-be new meeting place, the former St. Clement’s Catholic Church at 603 East Market Street.The board approved a proposal...

Carr Presents Cave-in-Rock Pirates and Outlaws at White County Historical Society Fall Dinner

Tuesday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

He’s appeared in Shawneetown and Grayville in the last 12 months to discuss the fascinating history of Cave-in-Rock pirates and outlaws, and Monday evening, Todd Carr added the White County Historical Society to his docket of appearances made. The organization held it’s first fall...

Hometown Swirls and Sam Wilson Honored at Hamilton County Chamber Dinner

Tuesday, November 19 by Nicole Behnke

Members of the Hamilton County Chamber gathered on Saturday to bestow the esteemed Business of the Year and the highly respected Ted Satterfield awards to truly deserving individuals.Traditionally held at the beginning of the year, the Hamilton County Chamber board members decided to change...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mary Poppins Jr presented by CWCHS

Tuesday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County High School Presents Mary Poppins Jr. on Friday, November 22nd, Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm with a Sunday matinee at 2:30pm. In this episode, Jc sits down with cast and student directors Laney...

Cummins Arrested and Released

Tuesday, November 19 by Nicole Behnke

Last Friday, a traffic stop was conducted on a 1996 Suzuki driven by Bradly Cummins.According to the affidavit, the responding officer ran identification and registration through dispatch, with a couple of warnings surfacing. Cummins' license was found to be suspended in Illinois, and the...

Woman Turns Herself in at White County Probation

Tuesday, November 19 by Nicole Behnke

On Monday, the White County Probation office contacted a White County Sheriff Sergeant, who said that Caitlin Tyner was present and had an active Failure to Appear arrest warrant.The warrant dates back to a Theft charge in January 2022. Tyner was taken to the...