Local News

Dahlgren Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Child Pornography Case

Wednesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Dahlgren man is headed to prison following a plea deal reached in Hamilton County court Wednesday. States Attorney Justin Hood says 30 year old Johnathan Preston took a one county Class X Child Pornography plea deal Wednesday morning. Preston was arrested initially on... Read More.

Saline County Man Arrested in Carmi; Extradited to Knox County, IN

Wednesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Saline County man was extradited to Knox County, Indiana following his arrest Friday night (July 5th) by the White County Sheriff’s Department. A deputy pulled August Comer of Carrier Mills over after watching him travel from Huck’s on Oak to Rock Bottom on... Read More.

Busiest Day of Year for White County 4-Hers a Success Tuesday

Wednesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

The busiest day of the year in the world of White County 4-H began at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at the White County Fairgrounds. Members brought in their general projects for conference-style judging. Members have worked a full year on everything... Read More.

Grayville City Council July 8th Meeting Recap

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders met swiftly Monday night, taking only 14 minutes to breeze through business. With no executive session, council was able to speed through formalities including ordinances, one creating the office of a City Administrator position, another approving the sale of 122 S Court... Read More.

White County 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Show Results

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of Amy McCartyLate Monday afternoon, the Poultry and Rabbit 4-H Shows were held on the White County Fairgrounds. A list of results is shown below.

Indiana Woman Arrested on Warrant, Harassment, Intimidation Charges Monday

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

An Indiana woman is waking up behind bars at the White County jail Tuesday morning. Carmi Police arrested 20-year-old Monique Miller of Elkhart Monday just before noon on a warrant. That arrest is related to a June of 2022 charge of Battery with Intent... Read More.

Food and Clothing Highlight Monday at the White County 4-H Fair; Results

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of Amy McCartyBoy it sure smelled good in the Floral Hall on Monday, July 8 with the 4-H food projects that were being judged. 4-H’ers were judged on looks, technique, display, and taste of their food. Clothing and Textile projects were also... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Beth Conner and the Imagination Library Launch

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County will join with 17 other counties throughout southern Illinois lifting off it's very own Dolly Parton Imagination Library on Wednesday with a launch event at 1pm from the Carmi Public Library. In this episode of Open Line, Jc sits down with Beth... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two; Take Signed Theft Complaint from Another over Holiday Weekend

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

A 44-year-old Carmi woman is behind bars facing multiple felony charges. Carmi Police arrested Evelyn Morris Saturday afternoon at a home on Schumaker. The report indicates Morris sliced the forearm of a 22-year-old female and subsequently resisted during her arrest. Authorities say an officer... Read More.

Dog, Cat, and Small Pet Show Kicks off White County 4-H Fair Saturday

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted by Amy McCartyThe 2024 White County 4-H fair was kicked off with a nice morning of clean up at the floral hall and livestock barn. Then the dogs, cats, and small pets were the first to show.We had seven 4-Hers, Grace McCarty, Ann... Read More.