Local News

Hamilton County Board Seats Mead, Addresses Courthouse Windows, Sheriff’s Dept Vehicles, and County Ambulance Services

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Board gathered for their monthly meeting Tuesday night following a Liquor Commission update. For 10 minutes following officially seating John Mead to take the place of Chad May following his election as McLeansboro mayor, the board worked with Sheriff Tracy Lakin... Read More.

Carmi City Council Approves Livestock in City Limits Ordinance Amendment

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

After months of discussion, Carmi City Council has passed a new livestock limiting ordinance. It covers cattle, swine, horses and other hooved stock including pygmy or miniature varieties as well as a variety of fowl. Anyone found violating the provisions can be fined from... Read More.

New Hires Named Following Executive Session of Unit 5 School Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

New hires for the Carmi-White County school system. Following executive session at Monday night’s Unit 5 School Board meeting, officials have announced the hiring of multiple new staff. Carmi White County alum Griffin Hart will be employed as a Special Education teacher at Brownsville... Read More.

Man Eludes Law Enforcement Following 4 Wheeler Stop; White County Sheriff’s Dept Take Enfield Theft Report

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s Authorities hear from Richard Mobley of Enfield Monday evening. Mobley called to report the theft of his 2013 110 Yamaha motorbike. He says someone took it from his back yard in the last week and a half. Mobley describes it as... Read More.

Princeton Mother Arrested for Driving Intoxicated with Children in Vehicle

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana State Police arrested a Princeton, Indiana mother Monday night after they say they found her driving under the influence. Information from the agency indicates just before 9pm, a trooper pulled over 33 year old Megan Skidmore for not staying in her lane. Skidmore’s... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Weekend and Monday Arrests; Receive Theft Report

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman reported her 2004 red Chevy 4 door stolen over the weekend to Carmi authorities. Police say 33 year old Kinzy Williams told them the vehicle was taken from her Main Cross apartment complex. Her report to police came in around 1:19pm... Read More.

Trying to Keep Up Leads to Mask Confusion

Tuesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Radio Network Assisted with this story... After only social media posts this weekend about plans to update the state’s guidance on face coverings, Gov. J.B. Monday issued new orders. Thursday, the CDC updated its guidance that fully vaccinated people can do most... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 Board Recap – May 17, 2021

Tuesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 School Board met Monday night for their regular monthly get together. Scott Mareing was there and filed the following report. The board approved a third one year agreement with the City of Carmi for officer David Agee... Read More.

Softball Sweeps DH against Fairfield; Honors Senior Lueke – Baseball Drops Pair to Mules Monday

Tuesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Rivals squared off on the diamond yesterday. Fairfield baseball and softball converged in Carmi for a pair of double headers. The Lady Bulldogs softball team topped the Lady Mules in back to back games by scores of 2-1 and 5-0. Liberty Smith and Audrey... Read More.

Area Basketball Standouts Make Lions Club All Star Game

Tuesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

All Stars have been announced for the 42nd Annual Lions Club Classic. The games, featuring some of southern Illinois’ best basketball players will be held on June 4th at Rend Lake College. The boys will be coached by Brad Norman of Chester and Curt... Read More.