Local News

Rowes and James Named Volunteer Bailey Backers for White County

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Locals Justin James of Carmi along with Mike and Valinda Rowe of Enfield have announced they’ll serve as volunteer coordinators for Senator Darren Bailey’s 2022 run for governor. The trio issued a joint statement that reads, “We are excited to be part of Darren’s... Read More.

Motorcyclist Helicoptered to Evansville Hospital following Crash in Carmi Sunday

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police responded to a vehicle/motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon. The accident happened at Main and Montgomery Circle just before 5:30pm. According to information provided by Carmi PD, 48 year old Chad Oxford of Carmi was northbound on Montgomery Circle at the stop sign. As... Read More.

Carmi PD Make Warrant Arrest Saturday

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is out on bond but due back in court this morning following his arrest over the weekend on multiple charges. Carmi Police say they were called to an area near U-Store U-Lock on Oak Street in regards to suspicious activity reported. ... Read More.

Union County Kentucky and Gallatin County Law Enforcement Cooperate to End Pursuit

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

An Elizabethtown, Illinois man is facing charges after an incident on the Shawneetown bridge late last week. The Union County Kentucky Sheriff’s Department says they responded to the bridge to head off a vehicle pursuit initiated in Gallatin County. Authorities say the 2002 white... Read More.

Grayville Yard Sales this Weekend

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Grayville is preparing for it’s city-wide yard sale this weekend. Penny Pritchett of the Grayville Chamber says the city-wide yard sales begin at 7am this Saturday, May 1st. Additionally, the Chamber will be grilling pork burgers, hamburgers, and hot dogs beginning... Read More.

Weekend CoViD Case Update for IL, KY, IN

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois reported more than 2,000 new CoViD-19 cases Sunday. Health officials announced the new cases along with 24 more deaths. The Illinois Department of Public Health says there are more than 2,000 people in the hospital for coronavirus related illnesses, including... Read More.

State Rep Windhorst Introduces Bill to Help Fill Teaching Positions

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst has introduced a bill to help fill teaching positions throughout the state. He says the state currently has about 4,500 unfilled teaching positions and he’s trying to make it easier to bring back retirees to help schools fill those... Read More.

White County Soil and Water Conservation District Celebrating Stewardship Week

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Soil and Water Conservation District in Carmi is celebrating Stewardship Week and encouraging locals to reach out for help. Jewel Brooks, the Administrative Coordinator for the White County SWCD says the office can help you learn more about the trees and... Read More.

Bulldogs Football Season Comes to Close with Loss at Hamilton County

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County Bulldogs football season came to a close Friday night in McLeansboro, the final blow a 28 – 6 defeat at the hands of the Hamilton County Foxes. It was a rare losing season for Coach Kurt Simon as the team... Read More.

Carmi Rotarians Learn Path to Citizenship – 4/22/21

Friday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Story submitted courtesy of Randy Adams of the Carmi Rotary Club.At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, the members discussed the process of becoming a citizen in the United States. Rotarian Cindy Conley was the day’s speaker, and she told the group that... Read More.