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Atteberry to Present Spirits with Spirits: the dark and mysterious side of Carmi’s past on November 10th

Tuesday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Elks Lodge in Carmi, Illinois will be hosting Spirits with Spirits, A Conversation on Ghosts, Witches & Strange occurrences in My Hometown, with Todd Atteberry on November 10 at seven p.m. Todd is the author of The Haunted History of Southern Illinois, The Folklore,... Read More.

Officials Say More than 166,000 Attend 2023 DuQuoin State Fair

Tuesday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

Officials say the numbers back up the claim that the DuQuoin State Fair continues to be a strong economic engine for the local economy. According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, more than 166,000 people attended this year’s event despite excessive heat warnings and... Read More.

Carmi Compassion Center Closing in on Construction Fundraiser Goal as Event Nears

Tuesday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

Well, that hasn’t taken long. It was just this summer, June 9th when officials from the Carmi Compassion Center launched their Compassion Under Construction initiative aiming to raise $150,000 to help the organization purchase ground and build a new center. Tina Youngman and Mindy... Read More.

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Monday Night Fracas Lands Two in Jail

Tuesday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

A fracas late Monday night has resulted in the arrest of two Carmi residents. According to the report, it was about 10:22 Monday night when Carmi cops were called to a 6th Street residence. 25 year old Caleb Read of Fackney Street is behind... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Compassion Center – Construction Update and Sing Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc visits with Carmi Compassion Center representatives Tina Youngman and Mindy Dancz. Topics include the orgranization closing in on it's $150,000 goal and also the upcoming Sing Fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, November 12th at the 404 Seed Station.... Read More.

Norris City Alum Leads SIC Forensic Falcons to Triumph at Moraine Valley Speech Tournament

Tuesday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named Community College Champions this weekend at the Moraine Valley Appelquist Speech Tournament in Palos Hills, Illinois. The Falcons earned top school honors and several individual awards at the event, which featured entries in public address, interpretation, and... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – October 31, 2023

Tuesday, October 31 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team took down Massac County in 2 sets last night 25-7, 25-20 in the Pinckneyville Sectional semifinals. It marks just the 2nd time in CWCHS history that the Lady Bulldogs have won a sectional match. Carmi advances to... Read More.

Two Busted for Marijuana in Vehicles

Monday, October 30 by WROY-WRUL News

While marijuana is legal in the state of Illinois, there are certain rules that apply to legalization and that includes possession of pot in a vehicle. A rule, that two Carmi women were reminded of over the weekend, with one woman still in jail Monday... Read More.

Heritage Festival This Weekend

Monday, October 30 by WROY-WRUL News

HARRISBURG, Ill. (October 25, 2023) – The eagerly anticipated 45th annual Heritage Festival is set to make a grand return to Southeastern Illinois College during the first weekend of November. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the festival kicks off at 9 a.m., running until 4 p.m.,... Read More.

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Halloween Safety Tips

Monday, October 30 by WROY-WRUL News

Halloween Safety Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of those little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things parents and kids can do to stay safe on the spookiest of holidays. On average, children are more... Read More.

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Atteberry to Present Spirits with Spirits: the dark and mysterious side of Carmi’s past on November 10th

Officials Say More than 166,000 Attend 2023 DuQuoin State Fair

Carmi Compassion Center Closing in on Construction Fundraiser Goal as Event Nears

Monday Night Fracas Lands Two in Jail

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Compassion Center – Construction Update and Sing Fundraiser

Norris City Alum Leads SIC Forensic Falcons to Triumph at Moraine Valley Speech Tournament

Local Sports Recap – October 31, 2023

Two Busted for Marijuana in Vehicles

Heritage Festival This Weekend

Halloween Safety Tips

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