Local News

Illinois State Police to Watch for Distracted Drivers in Work Zones

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that additional officers will be patrolling work zones as the construction season comes to an end. Although officers will be enforcing all traffic laws, they will primarily focus on motorists who are violating...

MCPD arrest report 11/21

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.11/21/2016- Mt. Carmel Police were called to the Family Dollar reference a female shoplifter inside of the store. When police arrived the...

RLC Concert Band, Choir seeking local musicians for spring semester

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Fill up your Spring 2017 schedule with two music ensemble elective classes to help get one step closer to a degree. Rend Lake College’s Concert Band and Concert Choir are searching for talented musicians to join them for the 2016-17 academic year.Both courses are...

Carmi police investigating medication theft

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police took a theft report on Monday evening. Roger Spoonemore reported that while at Pundrakes, someone stole a CVS bag that contained medication and other items from him. Spoonemore made his report at 5:21 pm and officers will review surveillance video from the...

Sheriff’s Department makes warrant arrest Monday night

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 39 year old Crystal Napier of Carmi Monday night on a White County warrant for retail theft.Napier surrendered at the Sheriff’s Department at 9:25 pm and was transferred to...

Music Wall dedicated at Carmi Pre-K

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

On November 15, 2016, friends, students, staff, and benefactors of Carmi Pre-K gathered to dedicate a very special addition to the Pre-K playground. An extraordinary early childhood Music Wall, built by Weber Construction, was...

Carmi Lighted Christmas Parade Line-Up Announced

Tuesday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

The 2016 Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on November 26. Entries are as follows:1. Carmi Police/ Fire Department2. Color Guard3. Carmi Fire Department4. Mayor Jeff Pollard5. Miss White County Christmas Abbie Bryant6. Junior Miss White County Christmas Jasmine Allen7. Little Miss...