Local News

Derek Patterson Outruns Most Competitors at Go Kart Races

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

Brent Edwards and crew worked hard all throughout the day Thursday to get the track ready and were rewarded with some excellent dirt track go kart racing. Derek Patterson, who made the most of his number 35 kart, dominated the features he ran in...

Stephens Charged with Aggravated Battery After His Burglary Sentence

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

Time to File to Run for Election for 2020 Races

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

It may or may not be hard to believe depending on how much politics you pay attention to, but 2020 is right around the corner and so to is the Illinois primary. If you or someone you know is interested in running for office,...

Goff Continues to Rack Up Driving While Suspended Arrests

Friday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

Keenesburg Woman Avoids Jail By Posting Bond on Scene; Facing Misdemeanor Charge and Additional 4 Citations

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Sasha Richards of Keenesburg avoided jail by bonding out on scene following her arrest early this morning. Carmi Police say the arrest happened just before 1am Wednesday morning at the intersection of Oak and Burrell. Among the charges Richards faces include...

American Red Cross to Host Drive Tuesday, Aug 13th in Carmi

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive this coming Tuesday at First Christian Church in Carmi. The blood drive will be held from 2 – 7pm on Tuesday, August 13th in the fellowship hall at 504 Beohleber Drive. The Red Cross is...

Harness Racing, Chicago Honey Bear Dancers, and Bingo to Highlight White County Fair Today and Tonight

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

Due to the weather and heavy rains that fell in the early afternoon, the White County Fair was forced to postpone the harness racing planned for last night. Instead, racers and the public are invited to the fairgrounds at 2pm today for a free...

Carmi City Council Recap 8/6/19

Wednesday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Clerk Cynthia Attebury made a mistake leaving off the public hearing that was on the agenda sent to area newspapers. The agenda the radio station received did have planned public hearing. Still yet, the oversight led the public hearing to being cancelled...

Norris City Village Board Meeting Details

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Mayor Roy Kissel introduced Nathan Rowland of Bonan Bonan and Rowland in Mcleansboro as the new village attorney.The board accepted the use of $18,800 in TIF money for the American Legion. $18,000 for new steel doors and $800 for the sewer. Any money left...

Crash Reveals Probation Violation; Steele Should Remain Behind Bars for Awhile Now; ISP CSI in Enfield; and Spat Results in Criminal Damage to Property

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic crash Monday afternoon turned into a probation violation arrest for Carmi Police. The accident happened at the intersection of Main and Walmart nearing 2:30pm. The investigation revealed one of those involved, 36 year old Melissa Melvin who also goes by Melissa Melvin...