Local News

Chief Jason Carter Lays Out Traffic Patterns Ahead of Saturday Fireworks Display

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police say traffic patterns have been established for this year’s fireworks display set for Saturday night (June 29th) around 9pm. The pattern is essentially the same as in year’s past. Residents and motorists can expect the set traffic patterns to go into effect. ... Read More.

Domestic Battery Lands Pair in Jail

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents allegedly got into it in the early morning hours Sunday resulting in their arrest. They remain behind bars until they can be seen in White County court Monday. Carmi Police say they were called to the home on Jessup just after... Read More.

Road Closure in Carmi Beginning Monday

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi officials say Fairgrounds Road in Carmi will be closed beginning at 7am on Monday, June 24th. Crews will be making repairs on that roadway and an alternate route will be required for motorists.

Browning Behind Bars on Third Trespassing Arrest in just over 8 Months

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man with a history of alleged trespassing is back behind bars this morning on fresh charges. 47-year-old William Browning is lodged in the White County Jail awaiting a hearing in White County court after Carmi Police arrested him at 2:07am Friday. The... Read More.

Carmi License Branch Slated to Close; Officials Racing to Find Solution

Thursday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Dave Severin confirms as of now, the Carmi DMV branch is set to close next Wednesday. He and colleagues are working hard to make sure that either doesn’t happen or that a new location can be found in Carmi. According to... Read More.

FMH FOUNDATION GOLF SCRAMBLE AUGUST 2nd

Thursday, June 20 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is gearing up for their upcoming 19th Annual Golf Scramble to be held on Friday, August 2nd. These events help to raise funds to support services, programs, and state-of-the-art medical equipment needs of the hospital.The Golf Scramble is being held... Read More.

Carmi League Putting Final Touches on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Premieres this Weekend

Thursday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

It was 2001 and performances were scheduled for September 14th, 15th, and 16th. Cast and crew had worked hard to prepare for a showing of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. And then September 11th happened. As many will remember, it took some people... Read More.

The McLeansboro City Council Talks Sewer, Library Repairs, and More

Thursday, June 20 by Nicole Behnke

McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for just over an hour for their regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Sean Klingner of Klingner and Associates spoke to the board members about the sewer project. They have maps of and a... Read More.

Pinkney Arrested on Domestic Battery Charges; Terrell Signs Criminal Damage Complaint

Thursday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is waking up behind bars in the White County Jail after Carmi Police arrested her on Domestic Battery charges late Wednesday night. 35-year-old Nicole Pinkney of 808 West Sycamore was arrested just before midnight at her home after authorities were called. ... Read More.

Accident with Bicyclist Wednesday Sends Woman to Hospital via Air Evac

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

One person is in an Evansville hospital dealing with injuries sustained in a car/bicycle accident that happened Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the bicyclist, a woman, was hit by the vehicle near the intersection of Third and Fackney and was subsequently air lifted to Deaconess... Read More.