Local News

Carmi Police make warrant arrest following Monday traffic stop

Tuesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 35 year old Jason Waggoner of Silverhill, Alabama Monday night on a White County warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Waggoner was taken into custody following a traffic stop at 8:35 pm at the intersection of Main... Read More.

Rotary Club learns about day trips

Tuesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Linda Hodge spoke to the Carmi Rotary Club about day trips sponsored by First Bank at their August 3rd meeting. Photo credit to Kenneth Dwain Harrelson.

Portion of 5th Street to be closed Wednesday, August 9th

Tuesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi has announced that 5th Street between Smith and Fackney Streets will be closed Wednesday, August 9th from 8 am until noon to replace a fire hydrant.The City apologizes for any inconvenience.

Norris City Village Board meets for August

Tuesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night for their regular August meeting.The Board approved repairs to Cherry Street with a proposal from O'Daniel Trucking to do the work with asphalt at a cost of $19,640. The work should take three days and one... Read More.

Sleepy drivers cause I-64 accidents in White and Wayne Counties

Monday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Troopers investigated two accidents on I-64 over the weekend. Saturday night at 7:10 pm, 68 year old Nathan Jefferson of Shively, KY was travelling east when his motorcycle left the road way at mile marker 121 in White County... Read More.

Carmi man arrested on multiple charges following Saturday traffic stop

Monday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following a traffic stop early Saturday morning. Carmi officers pulled over 45 year old Crockett Wade in the 800 block of 5th Street at 3:36 am Saturday and charged him with aggravated battery, resisting a police officer,... Read More.

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Halloween Fun Planned at Burrell’s Woods

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

On October 20-21 the City of Carmi, in conjunction with the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a Halloween Weekend at Burrell’s Woods.On October 20, those camping will be encouraged to decorate their campsites with a fall theme. “We do ask that the... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis learn about Abbie Bryant’s Haiti mission trip

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club held there weekly meeting at the Farm Bureau building on Thursday at noon. Lunch was served by the Green Onion. In club business President Jeremy Jordan touched base on all Corn Day Events. Rickie Pollard won the 50/50 drawing!Abbie Bryant... Read More.

Mt. Vernon Broadway Market Produce Extravaganza: Palettes of Affordable Produce

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Vernon’s outdoor Broadway Market will be open this Friday, August 4th from 4- 8 p.m. for Friday’s Food & Art and Saturday, August 5th from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. for Market Days. Both days will feature palettes of produce in bulk including peppers,... Read More.

WVC Offering Music and Media Program

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce one of its newest programs now being offered to students beginning this Fall Semester – Music and Media!Music is an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of... Read More.