Local News

Enfield Woman’s Carmi Residence Burgled

Friday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield woman says someone has kicked her door in twice in the last week, robbing her both times. 32 year old Eva Pierce tells White County Sheriff’s authorities she’s in the process of moving to Enfield from 729 Shipley in Carmi. The report... Read More.

Latest Local Unemployment Release Reveals Slow Progress for Illinois

Friday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The latest unemployment numbers have come out and locally, White County’s rate is up slightly. The March unemployment rate for White County is 5.6%. That compares to 3.7% in March of 2020, still a month before the first case of CoViD-19 was reported in... Read More.

Grayville Set to Tackle Full Agenda Monday, April 26

Friday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

A busy Monday coming up for the Grayville City Council as they’ll tackle several items from their old business list, at least 5 new business items and they’re also scheduled to deal with collective bargaining, property lease or purchasing agreements, and employment action within... Read More.

Elisha Kearns Shares the Story Behind Waiting for Baby Bird Ministries

Friday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

1 in 8 women struggle with infertility and a quarter of them also suffer a miscarriage. It’s a sad statistic and can be a difficult topic to discuss. One local woman is breaking the stigma however and she’s found people not only want, but... Read More.

Trio of Southern Illinois Republicans Issue Joint Statement Opposing HB 3447

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

A trio of southern Illinois Republicans have joined together in opposition of a House Bill that was approved by a slim majority yesterday. State Representatives Dave Severin of Benton, Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis, and Pomona’s Paul Jacobs issued a joint statement resisting House Bill... Read More.

Chandler, Indiana Man Leads Authorities on Chase Throughout Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick Counties Wednesday Night

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

A 29 year old Chandler, Indiana man led Posey County authorities on a chase following a traffic stop late Wednesday night. Indiana State Trooper Zack Fulton had pulled Cody McCool over on State Route 62 for a headlight violation. It was when McCool showed... Read More.

Grayville Woman Says Car Stolen; Believes She Knows Thief

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville woman says her car was stolen. A White County Sheriff’s Deputy report indicates 29 year old Jessica Bratcher thinks she knows the individual responsible. She last saw her 2012 Chevrolet Impala LTZ on Friday, April 16th and states when she woke up... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Talks Paying Down Highway Rural Development Loan

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Board gathered Tuesday evening. Sheriff Tracy Lakin told board members even though he didn’t get a paper copy comparison put together for the meeting, he was confident the calls for service doubled in March from February. EMA Director Nathan Taylor updated... Read More.

Republic Mechanical Issues Delay Trash Pick up in Carmi

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

If you woke up this morning expecting your trash to have been taken yesterday and find it still with you this morning, the City of Carmi says not to worry. Republic reports they had some mechanical issues with trucks in the city yesterday. The... Read More.

White County Fair Will Happen in 2021

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

In another sign things are beginning to get back to normal, the White County Fair board is announcing it’s plans to move forward with the return of it’s week long event this August. The 2021 White County Fair will be held August 9th –... Read More.