Local News

The Carmi Police Department responded to a report of domestic violence Thursday morning and made a pair of arrests. 27 year old Tara Fitzgerald of Crossville and 23 year old Jordan Williams of Carmi were both charged with domestic battery and were taken... Read More.

On Thursday Carmi Kiwanians made their annual trek out to Brownsville School to spread a little Christmas cheer. Kiwanis brought along with them the CWCHS Key Club, and the most valuable Bulldogs for 2nd Quarter from Jefferson School. Together they all sang Christmas carols... Read More.

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Rotarians started the holiday season early by playing Christmas Trivia. All had a great time. Next week we will have our Christmas dinner. Laney York will provide her talents by singing some Christmas songs. In club business, Rotarians discussed ringing the... Read More.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces intermittent lane restrictions on U.S. 41 near the Indiana/Kentucky border beginning on or around Thursday, Dec. 17. Earth Exploration Inc., a geotechnical consulting service from Indianapolis will be in the area performing pavement cores from Cheatum Slough to just... Read More.

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges certified the district’s tax levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, at the regular meeting Tuesday, December 8, at Lincoln Trail College, Robinson.  The action followed a public... Read More.

The Carmi Public Library recently hosted a book signing featuring local Illinois history authors.  Illinois history author Jon Musgrave had several of his books including "Slaves, Salt, Sex and Mr. Crenshaw", about the Old Slave House. Also attending were Ruthie Shelton, author of "Inside... Read More.

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department at Southeastern Illinois College hosted high school students Friday, Dec. 4 for the annual Applied Technology Spotlight Day event.  Area high schools brought interested juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience for the program of their choice... Read More.