Author: Jc Tinsley
Kiwanis Club Unveils 2021 Corn Days Schedule
The Carmi Kiwanis Club is counting down the days to Corn Day 2021. In anticipation, the club’s president Justin Dartt has released the official schedule. It includes traditional favorites including the Corn Day parade and Pet Parade, Corn Hole Tournament, and Chili Cook Off,... Read More.
Grayville Mayor and Commissioners Set to Tackle Full Agenda
Mayor Travis Thompson and commissioners are prepping for what appears to be a packed agenda for the Grayville City Council on Monday. Four items are on the executive session including property, personnel at the Police Department specifically, and pending litigation. Grayville, it appears, will... Read More.
WOVSED to Conduct Free Pre-K Screenings at SIC
Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free prekindergarten screenings Monday, Sept. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Southeastern Illinois College’s Learning Commons located in A building.
The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing, vision, speech, language and coordination tests. Head... Read More.
Egyptian Health Reports 166 New Coronavirus Cases Over Holiday Weekend
Nearly 100 new CoViD-19 diagnoses have been added to the roll in Saline County alone over the weekend. A total of 166 new cases have been announced by Egyptian Health Department officials, that number coming out Monday afternoon and representing new cases from over... Read More.
Wabash County Sheriff’s Deputies Avoid Potentially Deadly Situation
Sheriff’s Deputies in Wabash County have released information on a potentially deadly situation that unfolded recently. It all began August 27th, a week ago Friday when officers were summoned due to a complaint of criminal damage to property. Through an investigation, law enforcement was... Read More.
Bulldogs Fired Up After Winning Convincingly at West Frankfort Friday Night
Johnson Field in West Frankfort turned into a crime scene Friday night after the Carmi White County Bulldogs robbed the Redbirds and ran away with a 46-13 statement win. Just like the week prior, it appeared early the Bulldogs might be in trouble after... Read More.
Republic Trash Changes Mind; Decides to Run on Normal Pick Up Days/Routes Next Week in Carmi
If you live in the city limits of Carmi, you were expecting trash service to be delayed by a day next week. You were expecting it because that's what we told you. Republic has changed it's mind however and now say they will operate... Read More.
Illinois State Police District 19 Announces August Activity and Enforcement Data
Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of August. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,105 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.
Friday, Sept 3rd – Sports Report: Lady Bullpups Roll, Bullpups Lose a Walkoff, and More
The Carmi White County Junior High Bullpups softball team moved to 10-2 on the season after blanking Benton 11-0 Thursday afternoon in Franklin County. Lindsay Simmons tossed the shutout giving up only 3 hits while striking out 10 and she didn’t give a free... Read More.
