Local News

Carmi League of Arts Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

About 4 to 5 dozen music lovers came out to the Carmi League of Arts 3rd and final Summer Gazebo Concert Series last night. Keegan Dennis emceed the event as well as played and accompanying several of the performers. The night was dedicated to...

Four injured in Tuesday Afternoon Auto Crash

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A serious accident sent 4 individuals to area hospitals yesterday afternoon. We’re still awaiting the report and full details. What we know is around 2pm yesterday, a black car with 3 young people inside ran a stop sign at the intersection of County Roads...

Hemp Forum Planned for Sunday in Carmi

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau at 304 East Robinson Street in Carmi will be the site of a HEMP Forum this Sunday, July 29th at 1:00 p.m. With the current legislation before us nationally and in Illinois, some say it’s time for farmers in...

Man Sentenced for Role in Southern Illinois Teen’s Death

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A man charged in the 2010 kidnapping and death of a 15-year-old girl in southern Illinois has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The sentencing of 27-year-old Chad Bennett II comes after he pleaded guilty in March to a home...

Pair of Auto Accidents Monday in Carmi

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville woman got more than she bargained for while thumping melons in Carmi yesterday. Mary Bell reports to Carmi Police she had gotten out of her Dodge Caravan at John Brown’s melon stand in East Carmi just before 2:30pm when for unknown reasons,...

Doors Open Illinois to feature White County Historical Society Sites

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

Democrats to Offer Big Prizes at 2018 White County Fair

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

It’s nearly White County Fair time and it’s also a political year. That means there will be a heightened excitement surrounding the Republicans and Democrats booths.

Grayville Mayor/Commissioners Assure Water is Safe at Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

Weather Service Confirms 4 Tornadoes Hit Indiana Friday

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ind. (AP) — The National Weather Service says crews have determined that four tornadoes were part of the severe storms that hit Indiana late last week. The agency says a tornado with winds of 105 mph (169 kph) touched down in southern Indiana's...