Conner commits to Oakland City

Thursday, March 9 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior basketball standout, Bryce Conner, has officially committed to play college basketball at Oakland City University.Conner finished his CWC career with a memorable senior season, averaging nearly 16 points and 6 rebounds per game.Conner was well-recognized throughout the season, being selected to...

Surprise, Unanswered Questions after State Announces Changes at Choate

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois& MOLLY PARKERLee Enterprises Midwest [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Families of patients at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, along with workers and community leaders,...

Rains Lands Back in Jail on Repeat Charges

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

35 year old Yolanda Rains of Enfield is out on bond following her arrest by Carmi Police Wednesday evening. It was just after 10pm when an officer pulled Rains over at the intersection of Main and Industrial. She was discovered to be driving on...

Carmi City Council Names Ballard New Fire Chief

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi’s Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief. He’s not new to the department though. Daniel Ballard was chosen to lead the municipality’s fire response at Tuesday’s Carmi City Council meeting. He’s been with the department for some time and comes from a firefighting...

Local Sports Recap – March 9, 2023

Thursday, March 9 by Cole Carter

Today is the beginning of the IHSA Boys Basketball state finals at the State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign.This morning will be the 1A semifinals with Waterloo-Gibault Catholic battling Bloomington Cornerstone at 10...

Official Court Reporter Honored for Distinguished Career Spanning 36 Years

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Official Court Reporter for the Second Judicial Circuit, Traci Ackman, announced her retirement after 36 years of service and was recently recognized at the courthouse for her distinguished career. A native of Robinson and graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Ackman began her...

Carmi PD Identify, Speak with Owner of Burned Jeep

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police say they now know the owner of the Jeep Compass that was discovered abandoned and burned beyond recognition on Saturday, February 25th. According to a new report, police say they reviewed video footage they obtained and spoke with the owner...

Local Sports Recap – March 8, 2023

Wednesday, March 8 by Cole Carter

Earlier this week, the Greater Egyptian Conference released the 2022-2023 boys basketball All-Conference Team.Robby Rooker from Crab Orchard was named Conference MVP. Preston Long from NCOE was named Conference Captain.Other members of the All-Conference team...

Incident at Skeeter Mountain

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

A wanted Tennessee man is behind bars following a multiple state, county, and agency chase and subsequent manhunt. White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss says his office was alerted by Nashville, Tennessee police this morning advising there was a wanted subject at the Skeeter Mountain...

Woman Dies in Broughton House Fire

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

A Broughton woman has died and her two young children are being treated for injuries sustained in a house fire early Friday morning. Hamilton County Coroner Steve Bowling says his office performed an autopsy on 40 year old Samantha Blake yesterday. The 2 and...