Local News
Two arrested by Carmi Police for obstructing justice
Just before 7 pm Tuesday, Carmi Police arrested 33 year old Sarah Brown of Carmi on a White County warrant for obstructing justice. Brown was taken into custody at her residence at 800 Smith Street and is being held at the White County... Read More.
Carmi City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, October 3rd
AGENDA
City of Carmi, Illinois
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street
October 3, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to order by Mayor Pollard, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.2. Roll Call.3. Approve September 19, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes4. For council consideration, discussion and possible approval:a)... Read More.
SIC Hopes for Promised Funds to Expand Carmi Center
The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees adopted the annual budget, discussed the extension site in Carmi, and learned about current enrollment during last week’s meeting.
The board learned that enrollment at the David L. Stanley White County Center in Carmi is experiencing growth... Read More.
Righter: It’s a sad day for Illinois, for the voiceless, and Illinois taxpayers
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner announcing on Sept. 28 that he will sign House Bill 40 (HB 40) into law:“I am incredibly disappointed in Gov. Rauner’s decision to sign HB 40 into law.“Last... Read More.
New Indoor Archery Center at SIC opens to the public Oct. 10
SIC Falcon Archer Tristan Whalen and Head Coach Alli Armstrong stand in front of the new indoor archery facility at SIC. The facility is near its first phase of completion and opens to the public on Oct. 10 at 6 p.m.
Local archery enthusiasts... Read More.
Area 911 representatives host FCC chairman, other officials
Meeting last week with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai (sixth from left) were (left to right) U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, Steve Galt (Gallatin County 911), Cindy Wagner (Randolph County 911), Doug Clark (Perry County 911), Crystal Gurley (Union County 911), Pai, Julie... Read More.
2017 Corn Day Queen candidates
2017 Queen Candidate Olivia Bohleber is the daughter of Jeff and Paula Bohleber of Carmi.
2017 Queen Candidate Isabelle Bryant is the daughter of Brian and Sandra Bryant of Carmi.
2017 Queen Candidate Laney Cawthron is the daughter of Chris and Beth York... Read More.
2017 Corn Day King candidates
2017 King Candidate Gia Berekashvili is the son of Giorgi and Valarie Berekashvili of Carmi.
2017 King Candidate Cody Nausley is the son of Lex and Shannon Nausley of Carmi.
2017 King Candidate Kaden Carter is the son of Jason and Amber Carter... Read More.
Carter, Hubele set to retire Corn Day King and Queen crowns
2016 Corn Day King Jace Carter
Jace Carter is a nine-year member of the Centerville Ripsnorters 4-H Club and the son of Justin James and Jennifer Carter-James of Carmi. In the past nine years Jace has taken many projects in 4-H. The top five that he... Read More.
