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Knight Stepping Down from Carmi City Council after 13 Years

Wednesday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Mayor Bill Stendeback announced Wednesday morning that he has accepted a letter of resignation submitted by Ward II alderman Mike Knight. Knight joined the council initially by appointment in June of 2013 after then alderman Jeff Pollard was elected as mayor the previous month. ... Read More.

Four Arrested During Two Traffic Stops in Carmi

Wednesday, June 3 by Nicole Behnke

A 41-year-old woman of Springerton was arrested and later released during a traffic stop a little before 8:30 pm on Tuesday. Mary Nelson was pulled over by Carmi Police for driving while license suspended. She was given a court appearance for July 7 at 9... Read More.

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to NCOE High School Seniors

Wednesday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy awarded two $5,000 scholarships to Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (NCOE) High School seniors Breyton Sauls and Kelsey Lowery in support of their continued education and future career goals. The Meadow Springs Renewable Energy... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with Jane Lamp

Wednesday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

In this edition of Open Line, we finally get a chance to sit down with a person whose name has become synonymous with community and more specifically Norris City. Jc sits down with Jane Lamp to talk about a host of topics including Norris... Read More.

City of Carmi Vacates Alley for First Baptist; Promotes 50th Anniversary of Airport Celebration at Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

Leaders gathered for a relatively quick meeting for the Carmi City Council Tuesday lasting just 16 minutes plus a 4-minute public hearing prior. The public hearing was in reference to the city vacating the alley that separates First Baptist Church at the corner of... Read More.

Tri County Relay for Life Announces Schedule of Events Ahead of June 13th Event

Wednesday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

"Friends from Hamilton, Wayne, and White Counties will come together to remember those touched by cancer and raise funds to help eliminate this disease which affects too many of our families and friends," stated Janice Crow, Relay For Life Event Chair. Relay For Life will... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi PD Jr Police Academy

Tuesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter drops by Open Line to talk about the department's newest community engagement initiative, the Carmi Junior Police Academy coming July 6-10. Listen in for details on what youngsters age 12 - 17 will get an opportunity to experience and... Read More.

Sheriffs Deputies Make Two Warrant Arrests Monday into Early Tuesday

Tuesday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriffs authorities made a pair of warrant arrests Monday. The first, at about a quarter before 2pm, happened in Crossville on Elliott Street. A deputy says he was there in reference to a follow up and warrant check. Law enforcement made... Read More.

Travelstead Sentenced for One Charge in White County Court

Monday, June 1 by Nicole Behnke

In White County Court news, only one individual pleaded guilty and was sentenced. 47-year-old Maranda Travelstead entered into a plea agreement with State's Attorney Chris Neal. Travelstead pled guilty to her March 2026 case of Possession of Methamphetamine. She was ordered to serve two years... Read More.

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Southern Illinois Natives Reach National Audience with Independent Feature Film

Monday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

What started as a dream between two brothers in Southern Illinois has grown into a nationally released feature film. Brothers Kyler and Kaleb Cook, who grew up in Eldorado and attended both Southeastern Illinois College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, recently released their first feature... Read More.

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Knight Stepping Down from Carmi City Council after 13 Years

Four Arrested During Two Traffic Stops in Carmi

Meadow Springs Renewable Energy Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to NCOE High School Seniors

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce with Jane Lamp

City of Carmi Vacates Alley for First Baptist; Promotes 50th Anniversary of Airport Celebration at Council Meeting

Tri County Relay for Life Announces Schedule of Events Ahead of June 13th Event

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi PD Jr Police Academy

Sheriffs Deputies Make Two Warrant Arrests Monday into Early Tuesday

Travelstead Sentenced for One Charge in White County Court

Southern Illinois Natives Reach National Audience with Independent Feature Film

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