Local News

Shooters welcome to register for 6th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is pleased to sponsor the 6th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot. The event will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Carmi Rifle Club in Carmi, IL.The event will include two age... Read More.

MCPD Arrests June17-21

Tuesday, June 21 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. 06/17/2016-Mt. Carmel Police received a call from Casey's Convenient Store that a person in a red Buick had pumped $15.50 in fuel... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department takes report of stolen gas; tows abandoned vehicle

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

40 year old Dustin Pierce of Springerton turned himself into the White County Sheriff’s office on Monday to answer a White County warrant for driving on a suspended license. Pierce was taken into custody at 8:30am and was later released from the White... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Kickoff June 24th

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber is pleased to announce the "Music in the Park" summer music series kick off on Friday, June 24th from 7-9 p.m. The first featured artist is the very talented, local musician Meghan Barrow.This free event will be held at... Read More.

Street Machine Nationals Coming to Du Quoin State Fairgrounds

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The General Tire Street Machine Nationals kicks off the summer at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds with the annual "Ultimate Picnic of Power." Don't miss out as southern Illinois roars to life June 24-26th with the sights and sounds of big block engines, high-performance... Read More.

Saturday morning traffic stop leads to two arrests by Carmi Police

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested two men on possession charges early Saturday morning following a traffic stop on Fifth Street.23 year old Calkin Bingman of Carmi and 28 year old Devindra Daiby of Chicago were taken into custody at 2:14am. Both men were charged... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes two weekend arrests

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Coty Beehn of Bicknell, IN was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Friday evening after he surrendered himself at the Sheriff’s office on an Edwards County warrant.Beehn was wanted on charges of violation of probation and unlawful possession... Read More.

Carmi City Council meeting agenda – Tuesday June 21, 2016

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

AGENDA City of Carmi, Illinois City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street June 21, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve June 7th, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes.4. Approve May 2016 Financial Reports for the... Read More.

Lane Closures Set to Begin for Paving Project on U.S. 41 in Evansville

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for U.S. 41 in Evansville for a pavement reconstruction project. Beginning on or around Monday, June 27, contractors will close the right-hand travel lanes of both north and southbound U.S. 41 from about half a mile south... Read More.

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IEMA Cautions “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors”

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

"When thunder roars, go indoors" is more than a catchy phrase about lightning safety. It’s a reminder that you’re at risk of being struck by lightning if you’re outdoors and can hear thunder. That’s the message the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the National... Read More.