Local News

Rotary hears from Guardian Center’s Sheryl Woodham about upcoming fundraiser

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Sheryl Woodham addresses the Carmi Rotary at Thursday's meeting. Photo Credit: Kenneth Dwain Harrelson At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Sheryl Woodham of the Guardian Center was the guest speaker. She told... Read More.

SIC Archery Team Gives Back

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

SIC archery national champ, Alli Armstrong, with Coach Archie Blair (left), presents a check to David Port for the SIC Foundation. Alli Armstrong, a student... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Department arrests 3/03-3/09

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

03/03/2016 Mt. Carmel Police arrested 53 year old Michael T. Brown of Mt. Carmel and charged him with domestic battery. According to the complainant, Brown threw her to the ground causing minor injuries. Wabash General EMS was notified and she was treated on scene. Police located Brown... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Deals with Resignation of David Port from Officer Rank; Discusses Lions Club Lawsuit

Thursday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

At Wednesday’s board meeting of the Carmi Kiwanis Club, officers and board members were forced to address the issue of the loss of David Port as not only a member, but more importantly an officer in line for the organization’s presidency in a matter... Read More.

Winter/Conner Preview Bulldog Baseball and Softball for Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Since 2003, Carmi White County baseball and softball has enjoyed unprecedented success. Both sports’ all time winningest coaches remain at the helm for their 14th seasons this year. Baseball Coach Craig Winter and Softball... Read More.

Multiple arrests on drug charges in Carmi on Wednesday after multi-agency effort

Thursday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department, Carmi Police Department, Southern Illinois Drug Task Force, and Illinois State Police conducted a search warrant detail on Wednesday following a lengthy investigation by the Task Force, leading to a warrant being issued by White County States Attorney Denton... Read More.

Enfield man arrested for DUI, drug charges after truck fire

Thursday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield man is facing a list of charges after the White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call from the Enfield Fire Department on Tuesday night.Enfield Fire Chief Jim Bolin contacted White County Dispatch that the driver of the vehicle appeared to be... Read More.

Carmi Police make several arrests Tuesday and Wednesday

Thursday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested 22 year old Christopher Pinkard of Carmi on Tuesday morning for driving on a suspended license. Officers pulled over Pinkard at the intersection of Oak Street and Lexington Avenue just after 8:30am. Pinkard was transported to the White County... Read More.

Carmi Police uncover marijuana growing operation Tuesday night

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department made a pair of arrests Tuesday night after information led to a investigation uncovered a marijuana growing operation on Sixth Street.

Class action suit brought against Hamilton County Coal and Alliance Resources over layoff notices

Wednesday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Alliance Resource Partners and Hamilton County Coal by a miner affected by the lasted round of layoffs.KFVS-12 News is reporting that Franklin County miner Carl Leeper filed the suit on behalf of the 200 miners and... Read More.