Local News

Carmi Mayor Warns of Penalties for Not Obtaining Building Permits at Council Meeting

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Attorney Greg Stewart are reminding residents once again of potential penalties for failing to obtain the proper building and demolition permits for activity within the city. At the Tuesday night City Council meeting, Stewart was on hand to... Read More.

Two Local Men Arrested on Multiple Charges

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man and a Grayville man are behind bars following their arrest by Carmi authorities Tuesday afternoon. Carmi Police say they pulled over 37 year old Paul Smith of Grayville on Airport Road after observing him driving on Main. The report indicates the... Read More.

Communities Throughout Illinois Get Failing Grades for Pension Situation

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

A new research report is giving more than half of all Illinois cities an “F” for their local pension situation. Wirepoints conducted the research from 2003 to 2019. It’s a dramatic increase as 102 of Illinois’ 175 larger cities included in the report received... Read More.

Carmi Compassion Center Requests Community’s Help

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re feeling the urge to help out your fellow man, the Carmi Compassion Center has made a list of needs for the community. The list includes items for babies, toddlers, boys and girls, women and men, along with hygienic items and some miscellaneous... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Member of the Month May 2021

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Norris City Man Sentenced Again in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man has been sentenced to prison. 19 year old Isaac D. Anderson will spend the next five years in an Illinois Department of Corrections facility followed by two years of Mandatory Supervised Release. He was convicted on a class 1 Felony... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Plans STIR Sequel

Tuesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi businesses and residents were both anxious to get out of the house last June and local Amber Knight kicked off the first Carmi STIR event. It turned out to be a very positive experience and the Carmi Chamber will kick off the second... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board Recap 5-3-21

Tuesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County School Board met in special session Monday night at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. Scott Mareing provides the recap: The board was called to order at 7 PM. Barb Mitchell was named acting secretary. There was a review of the election... Read More.

Carmi White County Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Baseball/Softball Sweep Doubleheaders at Eldorado Monday

Tuesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Baseball and Softball teams both travelled to Eldorado Monday afternoon for doubleheaders. It was a long afternoon for the Eagels as Carmi White County crushed Eldorado in all four contests. The games were moved up in... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department Deals with Trio of Theft/Burglary Reports

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department dealt with a trio of theft/burglary reports this weekend, one per day beginning Friday.Late Friday night, the department heard from Christine Pardue of Crossville who says she was watching the residence of 37 year old Kimberly Jones. You may... Read More.