Local News

We Are the Champions

Thursday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

We are the ChampionsBreak out the Queen CD, as “we are the Champions,” surely the tune that had to run through some of the Carmi White County Golf team and coaches minds as the Boys golf team won the Black Diamond Conference with a...

Bailey to Host Town Hall

Thursday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Bailey to Host Town HallDarren Bailey, candidate for the 109th District, will be in Carmi this evening to host a Town Hall.The event will be held at the Farm Bureau Building, in the basement and will run from 5:30 until 7:30.Bailey spoke to WROY/WRUL...

White County Democrats to Host Open House

Thursday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

White County Democrats to Host Open HouseThe White County Democratic Central Committee has a new Carmi headquarters and plan an Open House next week to celebrate the official opening.The headquarters, located in the building next to CVS Pharmacy on Outer West Main Street will...

Evansville Man Going to Prison

Thursday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Evansville Man Going to PrisonWhite County State’s Attorney Denton Aud, reported an Evansville man will be spending the next four years in an Illinois Prison after he was found guilty of retail theft and sentenced in White County Court Wednesday morning.Kyle Frazier, 30 was...

Parking Lot Crash Reported

Thursday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Parking Lot Crash ReportedNo one was injured but two vehicles sustained damage in a parking lot accident that occurred over the noon hour Tuesday.According to the Carmi Police Department accident report, Lindsey R. Wood of Eldorado told authorities she was attempting to park in...

Special Grayville Meeting Called

Wednesday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

Special Grayville Council Meeting Called The Grayville City Council will hold a special meeting at 9 Monday morning.Apparently the meeting was called in reference to the police department. According to the meeting agenda, there is a special executive session planned to discuss the appointment, employment,...

Maunie Burglary Reported

Wednesday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

Maunie Burglary ReportedThe White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary that occurred in the village of Maunie and reported early Tuesday morning.According to the incident report, Brenda J. White of 380 Pumphrey Street in Maunie reported the theft of her 32 inch flat...

A Visit to Jail Results in Arrest

Wednesday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

A Visit to Jail Results in Arrest The White County Sheriff’s Department arrested a former Edwards County resident, now residing in Carmi during a visit to the City County Jail in Carmi.According to the incident report, Eric Franklin Brand, 38, of 817 North Fourth Street,...

Prayer Walk Planned

Wednesday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

Prayer Walk Planned The local Gideons and Carmi Ministerial Association will be hosting a special prayer walk this weekend.Organizers asked area residents if they believe in prayer, do you believe God can make a change in our neighborhoods, schools, community and nation. If so, then...

Rains Across the County and Tri-State

Wednesday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

Rain Across the County and Tri-StateHeavy rains fell across the Tri-State throughout much of Tuesday morning, causing flooded roads and overflowing ditches and streams.Our WROY/WRUL rain gauge showed well over 4 inches of rain throughout the morning, a great deal of that coming within...