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Carmi City Council Considers Prohibiting Parking on East Side of Fifth Street

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Council gathered for about 25 minutes Tuesday evening; most of that time spent approving resolutions, bills for lien searches, and additional tidying up of it’s house following audit recommendations including instituting financial management policies and practices, setting a petty cash spending limit, and... Read More.

Newcomers Signal Intention to Challenge in April 1, 2025 Election

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

It appears there will be races for Mayor and council seats in the city of Carmi based on the first day of packet pickups. Incumbents Sheila Headlee and Doug Hays representing Wards I and II respectively have picked up signaling their intention to run. ... Read More.

League Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Vocal Concert; Announces New Curtains for CWCHS

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts sponsored a free music concert on Sunday at the Gazebo by the Carmi Public Library. This is the final event as part of this year's “Night Under the Stars” series of outdoor concerts, following a Gospel Sing at... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – August 21, 2024

Wednesday, August 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County junior high baseball and softball teams hosted Eldorado yesterday afternoon. The Lady Bullpups won by a final score of 14-3, and the Bullpups fell by a final of 12-1. Both teams will be back in action tomorrow as they host... Read More.

Carmi School Talks Budget, Resignations, and New Hire

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County School Board met briefly for its regular monthly session Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The board passed the Fiscal Year 2025 tentative budget and placed it on display for a minimum of 30 days. Final action... Read More.

Maunie Man Arrested after Firing Bow; Assaulting Woman

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

White County Sheriff Deputies were assisted by the Illinois State Police, Conservation Police, and the Carmi PD K9 unit in response to a call that a female had been shot at with a compound bow and then assaulted. Stephanie Graham advised police when they arrived... Read More.

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Rose Arrested

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

A call was made to the White County Sheriff's Office about someone climbing a ladder through a window into someone's home. Upon thorough investigation, Erica Rose was found inside the house and claimed it was her sister's place. A complaint was filed against Rose by Jessica... Read More.

Busy Weekend for Carmi Police

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

A Sunday evening altercation on Herbert Avenue resulted in the arrest of sisters. Carmi Police say it was about a quarter till 7 when they descended on 102 Herbert in response to a domestic dispute. Following a short investigation, law enforcement placed both Serena... Read More.

Vehicle Barrels into Burrell Street Home Monday Night

Tuesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

It was just after 6pm Monday night when a vehicle plowed into a house on the corner of Burrell and Stewart. The driver, a 17-year-old of Carmi was cited for failure to reduce speed causing an accident. Two residents were at home when the... Read More.

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Fight Breaks Out Shortly After Vehicle Drives into House on Burrell Monday Evening

Tuesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Less than an hour after a vehicle drove into a house on Burrell Street Monday night, a domestic dispute broke out on the same street resulting in the arrest of 42-year-old Charles Scott. Carmi Police placed the man under arrest on charges of Aggravated... Read More.

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Carmi City Council Considers Prohibiting Parking on East Side of Fifth Street

Newcomers Signal Intention to Challenge in April 1, 2025 Election

League Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Vocal Concert; Announces New Curtains for CWCHS

Local Sports Recap – August 21, 2024

Carmi School Talks Budget, Resignations, and New Hire

Maunie Man Arrested after Firing Bow; Assaulting Woman

Rose Arrested

Busy Weekend for Carmi Police

Vehicle Barrels into Burrell Street Home Monday Night

Fight Breaks Out Shortly After Vehicle Drives into House on Burrell Monday Evening

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