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Hawkins, Lewallen, and OGuinn Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, June 9 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police made three arrests in the first weekend of June. During a traffic stop on Friday evening, the Carmi Police apprehended 26-year-old Brennen Hawkins, who was found to be involved in a series of serious offenses. These included Possession of Methamphetamine 15-100 grams, Participation... Read More.

Results from 2025 Carmi Open

Sunday, June 8 by Cole Carter

Results from the 2025 Carmi Open held June 7th & 8th at the Carmi Country Club. Championship Flight - 1. Kevin Wassmer - 130 2. Oakley Gee - 132 3. Kevin Waldie - 134 4. Jake Smock - 140 A Flight - 1. C. Hart - 150 2. S. Key - 151 3.... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month – The Carmi Country Club

Friday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Country Club is nearing 100 years in existence and is a White County gem! It's also the Carmi Chamber of Commerce June Member of the Month. Listen in as David Hall talks more about the course, it's history, leagues and scrambles, membership... Read More.

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Crow Drops by Kiwanis Thursday to Talk Birth to Five Illinois Efforts

Thursday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Birth to Five, itself just a child, was born in 2021 and aims to help improve early childhood education and care services for all children throughout the state. The statewide initiative is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education in collaboration with the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – That Fast Girl Running Club Year 4

Thursday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

That Fast Girl Running Club and the Dawgs Running Club are primed for another exciting year. In this episode of Open Line, Jenny Blankenberger drops by to discuss what to expect and what youngsters will learn in the program. Find more information and sign up... Read More.

Carmi PD Arrest Broadway on Main

Thursday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

A 36-year-old Enfield man is free following his arrest just after 5pm Wednesday. Cody Broadway was arrested by Carmi Police at the Dollar General after being stopped by law enforcement. Officers pulled Broadway over for having a suspended registration. During the stop, he also... Read More.

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City Council Holds Busy Open Session, Even Longer Executive Session; Avoids Litigation with Purchase

Wednesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

In March, it was first brought up at Carmi City Council that a new roof was needed for the Police Department. Two and a half months later and there’s finally been a decision made. Leaders had options. The hitch in the giddy-up was mainly... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with The Roads Church

Wednesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

The June Member of the Month for the Norris City Chamber of Commerce is The Roads Church. In this episode, Jc sits down with Zach James of Oxford Acres and the chamber along with Matt Woodruff. Woodruff shares more about his role of community... Read More.

McLeansboro Police Arrest Man on PreTrial Conditions Violation

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Law enforcement officials have arrested Thomas Garrison, a 42-year-old male from McLeansboro, on a warrant for violation of pretrial conditions on June 1, 2025. Garrison was in McLeansboro walking near his residence and stopped by law enforcement for the known warrant. Further investigation and a... Read More.

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SUDC Named as Cause of Death for 2-Year-Old in April

Monday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County Coroner Chris Marsh says results from the medical examiner in Springfield have come back revealing the cause of death of 2-year-old Aspen Nelson as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Syndrome. Illinois State Police were investigating the death after they were called... Read More.

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Hawkins, Lewallen, and OGuinn Arrested Over the Weekend

Results from 2025 Carmi Open

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month – The Carmi Country Club

Crow Drops by Kiwanis Thursday to Talk Birth to Five Illinois Efforts

Open Line ON DEMAND – That Fast Girl Running Club Year 4

Carmi PD Arrest Broadway on Main

City Council Holds Busy Open Session, Even Longer Executive Session; Avoids Litigation with Purchase

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with The Roads Church

McLeansboro Police Arrest Man on PreTrial Conditions Violation

SUDC Named as Cause of Death for 2-Year-Old in April

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