Local News

Johnson Invites Community to Cherry Street Food Pantry Today 9a – 11a

Thursday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

It’s the first Thursday of the month. That means it’s an opportunity for folks to drop in the Cherry Street Food Pantry from 9am to 11. The pantry’s leader, Keith Johnson says they currently have a wide variety of food items and goes beyond... Read More.

Senator Bailey Reflects on Spring Legislative Session; Not Happy

Thursday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Now that the spring session is over for lawmakers, Senator Darren Bailey is looking back on the last five months. And he’s not happy.He says this legislative session has damaged the state from remapping the Illinois Supreme Court to the budget which he says... Read More.

White County Relay for Life Chairwoman Diagnosed with Cancer

Thursday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman who has made it her mission to head up efforts for the White County Relay for Life is now battling cancer herself. Angie Leuke, chairwoman for the local effort says she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She held off on letting... Read More.

Jessica Smith Wins Multiple Races at DuQuoin Sectional Wednesday, Burchfield Also Headed to State

Thursday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

The DuQuoin girls track team is headed back to state with a chance to repeat as champs. The Lady Indians ran away with the girls team track sectional yesterday on their home turf. They nearly tripled the amount of points their next closest competitor... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – This is for You 2021 with Rene Hardy and Kathy Williams

Wednesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc visits with event organizers Rene Hardy and Kathy Williams ahead of their community welcoming event "This is for You".

Open Line ON DEMAND – One Niter 2021 with Sherry Passmore and Lynn Cantrell

Wednesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Sherry Passmore and Lynn Cantrell in anticipation of the 2021 One Niter coming up on Saturday, June 5th at 7pm.

Murbarger Appears at Status Hearing in Wayne County Court Tuesday

Wednesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Story/update courtesy of Jeff Vaughan, News Director at TOC sister station WFIW/WOKZ:25-year-old Brodey I. Murbarger appeared in a status hearing via Zoom in Wayne County Circuit Court yesterday morning. His attorney, Christian J. Baril, told Judge Michael Molt and State’s Attorney Kevin Kakac the... Read More.

Oilfield Motor Dumped in Rural Field Tuesday

Wednesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Freshly sworn in Deputy Matt Wicker saw some action for the White County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday. Barry Baker of rural Carmi phoned the department to let officials know someone had dumped a 15 horsepower electric oilfield motor dumped in one of his field. Baker... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department Have Photo Evidence of Burglar

Wednesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s authorities are on the case of a burglar in Grayville. Law enforcement heard from Grayville resident Cheryl Mosberger on Memorial Day. She says someone entered a building she and her husband own in rural Grayville. The sheriff’s office noted they took a burglary... Read More.

Carmi Council OKs Farm to Road Closures for Farm to Table Event & Corn Days to Return

Wednesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Organizers are moving forward with plans for a second Farm to Table event which will precede Corn Days in early October. Patrick Scates, lead coordinator for the event asked Carmi Council for permission to close off south Main Cross on October 7th for the... Read More.