Local News

Unit 5 School Board to Seat/Elect Officers at Monday Meeting

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Leaders at Carmi White County Unit 5 will gather for their May meeting this Monday, May 3rd in the cafeteria of the Jr/Sr High School. The monthly get-together will get underway with business at 7pm. Scott Mareing will have the meeting covered for WROY/WRUL... Read More.

Hydrant Flushing Season Coming Soon

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi workers will be working during off peak hours soon to begin regular hydrant flushing. Residents of the city can expect the flushing to occur between the hours of 1am and 5am beginning Monday, May 10th. During the subsequent 6 weeks Tuesdays... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Authorities Respond to Maunie and Enfield

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Neighbors in Maunie got into it late Tuesday night over an electrical box according to the White County Sheriff’s Department. A deputy was dispatched to the area just before midnight when 30 year old Charley Buchanan called authorities saying there was a small group... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Multiple Arrests Thursday in Less than an Hour

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

It was a busy Thursday morning for Carmi Police with multiple arrests in about a 45 minute period. The day began with a Carmi PD officer seeing 32 year old Larry Tyree of Sycamore driving along his street. Knowing Tyree was wanted on a... Read More.

SIC Archery Team Signs Bulldog

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Zach Wagner of Carmi pinned his intent to compete with the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers for the 2021-22 year, starting this fall. Wagner competed with the Carmi White County Archery Team during his high school career. “The SIC Archery Team is getting... Read More.

Vaccination Opportunities Coming to Saline/Gallatin Counties Friday

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re among the remaining 70% of Illinoisans who haven’t been vaccinated against CoViD-19 but want to, the Egyptian Health Department has announced a Walk In clinic to be held this Friday. Health officials will be in Carrier Mills and Galatia this Friday offering... Read More.

Second White County Judge Rules FOID Cards Unconstitutional in Brown Case

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

A second White County Judge has again ruled calling the Illinois Firearm Owner Identification Card unconstitutional. The ruling sets the stage for the Illinois Supreme Court to reexamine the issue.It’s been 4 years and a month plus since the defendant, Vivian Brown, 53 at... Read More.

Popcorn Day Theme Announced

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Popcorn Day officials in Ridgway are planning for this year’s festival after taking 2020 off due to CoViD-19. With a nod to the past, the group has announced the theme for the upcoming celebration. Puttin on the Ritz will be the theme for the... Read More.

Several Law Enforcement Agencies Looking to Recruit

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Businesses, non profits, almost every industry is suffering from a shortage of workers. Law enforcement is in the same boat. In our area, agencies in Grayville, Hamilton County, and both the White County Sheriff’s Department and the Carmi Police Department are accepting applications. Grayville... Read More.

Carmi White County Takes Third at FFA Section 225 Ag Mechanics Competition

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

The FFA Section 225 Ag Mechanics Competition is in the books. It was hosted by Southeastern Illinois College earlier this month and the results are in. Ten schools competed including Carmi-White County, Carrier Mills, Eldorado, Gallatin County, Hardin County, Harrisburg, Joppa, NCOE, Pope County,... Read More.