Local News

Blood Drive Coming Up

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Blood Drive Area residents are reminded of the next blood drive planned here in Carmi.The drive, emphasizing without A, B and O, we can’t save anybody, will be held from 2 until 7 Tuesday, June 18 at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall. The church...

Two Arrested in String of Break-Ins

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Two Arrested in String of Break-Ins Carmi Chief of Police reported his office began a string of reports of vehicle burglaries around 6:30 Monday morning.The chief indicated several signed complaints of thefts and vehicle burglaries were received between 6:30 and 9 Monday morning. Many of...

Busy Night for Carmi City Council

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Night for Carmi City Council As expected the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday night was lengthy as the council covered a number of items ranging from tennis courts to good-byes to city employees who have and are retiring.The first order of business was discussion...

S3DA Archery Scholarship Tournament

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

S3DA Scholarship Tournament Illinois S3DA hosted its 1st Annual Scholarship 3D Tournament Sunday June 2,2019 the event was held at NCOE High School located in Norris City, IL. The School is located on 35 acres, Surrounded by mature pine trees on 25 acres of the...

Legion Baseball Team Wins

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Legion Baseball Wins The Carmi American Legion baseball team defeated Mt. Vernon, INd., 12 to 7 Tuesday evening in Posey County.Sauls picked up the win on the mound for the Carmi team.Scoring for Carmi were Richardson with one run, Simmons with three, Skaggs with two,...

Carmi Power Outage Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Power Outage This Morning The City of Carmi has scheduled a power outage for a portion of the city to occur this (Tues) morning as crews replace a pole.The outage will begin around 8 and includes the 1300 block of Oak Streeet, West block...

Hamilton County News

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County NewsA 29 year old McLeansboro man is facing multiple charges. Hamilton County Sheriff records indicate Joshua Lytle was arrested Sunday night and has been charged with Driving Under the Influence, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Fleeing & Eluding, and Driving while License Revoked. ...

Sheriff’s Department Reports Busy Weekend

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s ReportsIt was another busy weekend for the White County Sheriff’s Department, which included a meth bust, two theft reports, an aggravated battery report and a report of criminal trespass to property.Early Monday morning, White County Sheriff’s Sgt. Craig Poole observed a vehicle on...

Busy Weekend for Carmi Police

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

Police ReportsThe Carmi Police Department Officers were also busy over the weekend, as they dealt with traffic violations, a traffic crash that resulted in a DUI and other matters.This morning (mon) Mandy D. Cummins of 905 Smith Street, Carmi, reported someone had stolen change...

Norris City Board Studies TIF Request

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

NORRIS CITY BOARDDonovan Mead made a request to the board to use TIF money to help him purchase the building on 105 West Main Street and equipment to start a metal fabrication shop. The building would cost $30,000 plus $2,000 for equipment. The board...