Local News

Corn and Beans Looking Fair to Good

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report There were 2.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 18, 2021. Statewide, the average temperature was 73.5 degrees, 3.0 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.38 inches, 1.68 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 7... Read More.

Posey County Fair Continues

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

Posey County Fair The Posey County Fair, located between Mt. Vernon and New Harmony kicked off this weekend and continues through Saturday night, concluding with a demolition derby. The fair actually got underway over this past weekend with the queen pageants.Monday night featured professional rodeo action.Tonight... Read More.

Edwards County Fair Underway

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

Edwards County Strong The 156th Edwards County Fair kicks off today in Albion with a week of activities running through Saturday night.It will be a fun-filled week complete with rodeo action, motorcross races, tractor pulls and a demolition derby.The big fun begins Saturday, July 24... Read More.

Legion Begins Tournament Action

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

Legion Begins Tournament Action The Carmi American Legion baseball team starts tournament action today (Tuesday). The locals were set to play at Grayville, against the Grayville Squad, but according to Carmi Legion Coach Pat Stewart the tournament has been moved to Carmi. The Carmi team roster at... Read More.

Busy Meeting for Carmi White County School Board

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 School Board met (last) Monday night at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. Scott Mareing was there and has this report:A 15 minute public hearing was held prior to the meeting to discuss a resolution approving an application for a... Read More.

O’Brien Sentenced Monday

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

O’Brien Sentenced Monday 39 year old Carmi resident Kendra L. O’Brien was sentenced in White County Circuit Court Monday on charges of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine and aggravated battery, according to White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud. O’Brien was arrested on the aggravated battery charge by... Read More.

Crossville Boil Order

Tuesday, July 20 by Ray Mitchell

ATTENTION CROSSVILLE RESIDENTSBoil Order Issued July 19, 2021 for all customers on Winkler Street.At approximately 7am Tuesday, July 20, 2021 customers North of the Morell Street Bridge and North of the Hamill Street Bridge will be without water. This will include that area and all... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Rick Mundy and Mark Doane

Monday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Ray Mitchell sits down with Rick Mundy of Bitter Creek and Mark Doane, formerly of Renegade and Trilogy. The trio talk about an upcoming concert planned for Corn Day weekend in Carmi.

Domestic Battery Charge

Monday, July 19 by Ray Mitchell

Domestic Battery Charge A Carmi man was arrested on a charge of domestic battery later Friday according to the Carmi police department. The incident report noted a complaint of domestic battery was filed against 37 year old Forrest E. Ison of 503 Maple Street just before... Read More.

School Board Meeting Tonight

Monday, July 19 by Ray Mitchell

School Board Meeting Tonight The Carmi White County School Board will hold its next regular meeting tonight at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria.There will be a public hearing prior to the regular board meeting. The hearing will begin at 6:45 and is being held to... Read More.