Local News

MAGnum Storage Solutions Holds Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

A unique storage solution is now open. Mitch and Mary Ann Gross have officially launched MAGnum Storage Solutions at 300 North Church Street in Carmi. It was never originally planned to offer storage though. Mitch Gross explains. “Originally I was looking for a room or...

Open Line ON DEMAND – This is For You 2023 with Rene Hardy

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

In it's 4th year now, This is For You 2023 comes your way on Saturday, June 3rd at Bradshaw Park. Jc sits down with event organizer Rene Hardy to break down the completely free event's origins, what volunteers have planned for this year, and...

Local Sports Recap – May 30, 2023

Tuesday, May 30 by Cole Carter

Late last week the Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team held their end-of-the-year banquet, and numerous players were given awards and all-conference nods.Caleb Seibers was named offensive player of the year as well as all-conference.Cade Allen was named defensive...

Carmi Police Make Arrests Thursday

Friday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

61 year old Robin Watkins of Oak Street in Carmi is behind bars after neighbors called to say she had entered their residence without permission. Carmi Police were called to the home in the 9 o’clock hour Thursday morning. Watkins was subsequently arrested and...

Local Sports Recap – May 26, 2023

Friday, May 26 by Cole Carter

It was an exciting day for Carmi-White County athletes on Thursday as 8 Bulldogs were competing at the IHSA state finals in both track and tennis, unfortunately nobody was able to advance to the next round.Bryce Conner finished 24th with...

From South Florida to Southeastern Illinois…Somer Helwig Brings Dance (for kids and adults) to Carmi

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

One Step Up Dance Studio has made the move from south Florida to Carmi and is open for business. Somer Helwig says she offers a variety of classes for a variety of ages. We offer point, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and acrobatics for ages 2-18. ...

US Marshals, ISP, SWAT Descend on Grayville as part of Posey County Drug Operation

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

US Marshals from Indiana descended on Grayville Thursday morning with assistance from White County Sheriff’s authorities, Grayville Police, Illinois State Police and SWAT officers. Officials say Posey County authorities were doing a drug operation that culminated with 22 suspects charged with committing drug dealing...

McLeansboro Mayor Chad May says Rolling Blackouts are Possible this Summer

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

In a social media post, City of McLeansboro Mayor Chad May is getting ahead of potential power outages in his city this summer. He says the municipality currently purchases power from SIPC (Southern Illinois Power Co-Op) in Marion and though the facility is a...

Carmi Man Facing Five Counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars on $25,000 bail following his arrest late Wednesday night. Carmi Police initiated a traffic stop just after 10pm at Main and Commerce and subsequently arrested 30 year old Jordan Prater of Schumaker Street on a White County warrant. ...

Local Sports Recap – May 25, 2023

Thursday, May 25 by Cole Carter

Best of luck to all of the CWC athletes who will be competing at IHSA state championships this weekend, including 5 members of the Bulldog track team:Bryce Conner will be running the 400 Meter Race. Tanner Spence...