Local News

Carmi Man Sentenced in White County Court Monday for Domestic Battery Conviction

Tuesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man will spend the next 3 years behind bars following his conviction in White County Court. States Attorney Denton Aud says 27 year old Travis Colton Kamuela Gill was sentenced Monday morning for a class 4 felony of Domestic Battery. Following his... Read More.

Local Government Meetings Upcoming

Monday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

In local government, several meetings are set to take place this week. The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board will gather this evening at 7. The board will be looking to renew its agreement with the Carmi PD for a School

CoViD-19 Cases and Vaccinations Update

Monday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Ilinois state health officials reported more than 1200 confirmed or probable new CoViD-19 cases Sunday. The statewide positivity rate has dropped to 2.4% of all tests. Meanwhile, Kentucky cases are rising. More than 290 new cases were announced Sunday. Indiana officials say the state... Read More.

Gallatin County Woman Airlifted Following Sunday Afternoon Crash

Monday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

A 50 year old woman from Equality has been airlifted to deal with what Illinois State Police call serious injuries following a Sunday afternoon crash in Gallatin County. The preliminary investigation suggests Jessica Jones was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 1 and failed to... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested on Hamilton County FTA Warrant

Monday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is out on bond after turning herself into Carmi Police Sunday afternoon. 46 year old Sandee Brown of Church Street showed up at the police department just before 5pm to turn herself in on a Hamilton County warrant for Failure to... Read More.

CWC Baseball Picks Up Win Friday; Lady Dogs Softball Drops Game at Trico Saturday

Monday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County baseball team pounded out 15 hits and scored 18 runs to top the Mt. Vernon, Indiana Wildcats by 11 Friday afternoon. Coach Justin Simmons’ Bulldogs allowed Mt. Vernon to stay close through 4 innings before scoring 8 in the 5th... Read More.

CWCHS Seniors Earn More than 1 Million in Scholarship Commitments Friday

Monday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County High School Seniors pulled down some serious cash commitments and considerations at Friday’s Awards Day ceremony. Many of them will need it as the cost of an average 4 year education isn’t cheap. In state tuition and fees average more than... Read More.

Another Catalytic Converter Reported Stolen

Friday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s authorities took a theft report Thursday evening from Chasity Jenny of Crossville. The report alleges it was sometime after 3am when Jenny says someone took the catalytic converter off her 2002 Geo Tracker while it was sitting at the Fourt Street... Read More.

CWC Softball Drops Heartbreaker in 12 Thursday

Friday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County Lady Bulldogs softball team lost a heartbreaker Thursday afternoon. It took 12 innings to settle; the Lady Wolves lucked out with a walk off in Flora and pitcher Liberty Smith was the tough luck loser. Flora struck for 2 runs... Read More.

Neighborhood Improvement Projects Could Earn $25,000

Friday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Farm is going to be awarding $25,000 grants to 40 non profit organizations across Illinois to help fund neighborhood improvement projects. In 2013, Wabash County Project Success in Mt. Carmel was awarded one of these grants. Beginning June 2nd, individuals can submit a... Read More.