Carmi enters into agreement with Duke Energy to upgrade Light Plant

Wednesday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in June Tuesday evening, and after much discussion, made some important decisions about the future of infrastructure of the city that will have positive impacts for years to come. The meeting moved quickly through the first... Read More.

Carmi-White County School Board prepares for lack of state budget

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The amended FY 2016 budget was approved. Total expenditures were $17.4 million, exceeding total receipts of $17.3 million, resulting in a deficit of $98,504. This budget has allowed the district to maintain the programs that are expected from our community, while providing dollars for... Read More.

INDOT Closing Lane on State Road 62 (Lloyd Expressway) for Bridge Repairs

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that the eastbound driving lane of State Road 62 (Lloyd Expressway) between Fulton Avenue and Wabash Avenue in Evansville will be closed until further notice while crews correct an issue on the SR62 bridge over Pigeon... Read More.

Shooters welcome to register for 6th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is pleased to sponsor the 6th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot. The event will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Carmi Rifle Club in Carmi, IL.The event will include two age... Read More.

MCPD Arrests June17-21

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06/17/2016-Mt. Carmel Police received a call from Casey's Convenient Store that a person in a red Buick had pumped $15.50 in fuel... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department takes report of stolen gas; tows abandoned vehicle

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

40 year old Dustin Pierce of Springerton turned himself into the White County Sheriff’s office on Monday to answer a White County warrant for driving on a suspended license. Pierce was taken into... Read More.

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Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Kickoff June 24th

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber is pleased to announce the "Music in the Park" summer music series kick off on Friday, June 24th from 7-9 p.m. The first featured artist is the very talented, local musician Meghan Barrow.

Street Machine Nationals Coming to Du Quoin State Fairgrounds

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The General Tire Street Machine Nationals kicks off the summer at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds with the annual "Ultimate Picnic of Power." Don't miss out as southern Illinois roars to life June 24-26th with the sights and sounds of big block engines, high-performance... Read More.

Saturday morning traffic stop leads to two arrests by Carmi Police

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department arrested two men on possession charges early Saturday morning following a traffic stop on Fifth Street.23 year old Calkin Bingman of Carmi and 28 year old Devindra Daiby of Chicago were taken into custody at 2:14am. Both men were charged... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department makes two weekend arrests

Monday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Coty Beehn of Bicknell, IN was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Friday evening after he surrendered himself at the Sheriff’s office on an Edwards County warrant.Beehn was... Read More.