Local News

Farewell reception for David Port to be held May 1

Tuesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

On Sunday, May 1st, Trinity Assembly of God In Carmi is hosting a Church Family Farewell for Pastor David Port. Following the dinner there will be an open to the public cake and punch reception beginning at 6pm in the gymnasium. Everyone is invited...

ISP District 19 released April special enforcement results, announces May patrols

Tuesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander Captain Kelly Hodge has released the results of several special patrols that Troopers conducted during April.On Saturday April 16, Troopers conducted an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrol in White County that resulted in one DUI arrest. Troopers also issued...

Carmi man sentenced in White County court on Monday

Tuesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man convicted in Hamilton County court on Friday was also sentenced in White County on Monday. States Attorney Denton Aud announced that 33 year old Curtis Bertram pled guilty to one...

Carmi Police investigate weekend theft; make Tuesday morning arrest

Tuesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department took a theft report on Monday afternoon concerning a vehicle break in over the weekend. Harold Pennington told officers that someone stole a .22 caliber Browning handgun and a radar detector from his truck as it was parked in the...

Semi accident closes eastbound lane of I-64 near Burnt Prairie exit Tuesday morning

Tuesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

An early morning accident on Interstate 64 near the Burnt Prairie exit sent the driver of a semi truck to the hospital and has blocked one eastbound lane.According to a crash report from the Illinois State Police, 48 year old Theodore Riester of Washington,...

Hamilton County court hands down 3 convictions on Friday

Monday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

Friday was a busy day in Hamilton County court according to States Attorney Justin Hood.33 year old Curtis D Bertram entered a guilty plea on a charge of Class 2 arson relating to...

Weekend arrests highlight Sheriff’s Department report

Monday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department along with the White County Ambulance Service responded to a call about a possible suicide attempt on James Avenue Friday morning. Deputies arrived at 8:22am to find 25 year old Nathan Johnson with multiple cuts on his arm and...

Carmi Police make several arrests over weekend

Monday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

26 year old Zachary Bassemier of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police following a traffic stop Friday afternoon on a charge of driving on a revoked license. Bassemier was pulled over on 7th Street and taken into custody at 2pm. Bassemier was also cited...

Phillipstown Coffee Roasters’ Tiffany Cantrell Interview by Jc Tinsley

Sunday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

Dave Bard, Longtime Southern Illinois Radio Broadcaster has Died

Friday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

From Sister Station, WEBQ in HarrisburgLONGTIME SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, WEBQ RADIO NEWS AND SPORTS BROADCASTER, DAVE BARD, 79 OF HARRISBURG IL, PASSED AWAY FRI. MORNING APRIL 22ND AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS.DAVE STARTED HIS 63 YRS IN RADIO AS A TEEN IN 1952 WORKING PART TIME AT RADIO...