Local News

Carmi White County Baseball Splits Doubleheader with DuQuoin Saturday

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi White County softball double header scheduled to take place in DuQuoin was cancelled. Baseball got their games in and the Bulldogs split with the Indians. The Bulldogs were primed to win game one headed into the bottom of the 7th with a... Read More.

Locals Among Rend Lake College Graduates

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Following a year that will go down in history for it’s challenges and shifts in schedules, graduates are now preparing or going through their graduation ceremonies. Rend Lake College awarded 778 degrees and certificates for the Class of 2021. Local students awarded include Carmi’s Curtlyn... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Weekend Activity Report 5-10-21

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man who called authorities to report his vehicle stolen ended up arrested himself Friday thanks to a warrant. Friday evening at just before 8pm, 62 year old Joe Dennis Weccele called Sheriff’s authorities to tell them a friend had taken off in... Read More.

Hamilton County Criminal Activity Report

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

State’s Attorney Justin Hood has provided an update on some Hamilton County cases that have flown under the radar over the last month.Tammy Nelsen of Dahlgren was arrested Wednesday by Hamilton County Sheriff’s authorities. She’s facing a charge of Criminal Damage to Property after... Read More.

Rotary Learns about Red Cross; Details Ahead of Zip Code Day in Carmi

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club Fran Matheny was on hand to speak about the Red Cross. Fran started by talking about the importance of smoke detectors, and how she has witnessed first-hand the devastation fires can cause families. As she said,... Read More.

Two from Carmi Life Flighted after Head On Collision in Hamilton County

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmians were life flighted following a head on vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Hamilton County. State Police say 22 year old Tyler Morris of Carmi and 41 year old Mary Shirley were both taken by helicopter to a regional hospital after sustaining what... Read More.

Grayville Man Sentenced Following Child Porn Conviction

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

33 year old Gabriel Goolsby of Grayville is headed to prison for the next 15 years. He learned his sentence in White County court Thursday afternoon. Goolsby was convicted of dissemination of child pornography involving a child under the age of 13, a Class... Read More.

Wabash County Makes Arrests

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

41 year old Nathan Myers of Mt. Carmel is behind bars in Wabash County following his arrest Thursday. Authorities there say they were called to a fight in progress and once on scene allege... Read More.

White County Board and Grayville City Council to Meet Next Week

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Upcoming meetings of local government, there are two scheduled for next week. On Monday, the Grayville City Council will assemble. The council is expected to act on collective bargaining following an executive session. There also could be some action and will definitely be discussion... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Expands Membership Beyond City Limits; Welcomes Trudee Wynn

Friday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is growing and expanding it’s reach beyond the city limits as evidenced by new membership. A small contingent braved the rain Thursday afternoon traversing to Enfield to formally welcome Country Financial agent Trudee Wynn as a member of the... Read More.