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Dartt Sentenced To 13 Years In Department Of Corrections For The Death Of CJ Richardson

Brian Dartt learned his fate in a courtroom packed with friends and family of 18 year CJ Richardson of Norris City, who was killed by Dartt in an automobile accident in July of 2021. While traveling home alone on July 31st, Richardson was tragically... Read More.

Carter Gives Update on new Carmi PD Building at Kiwanis Meeting

Friday, March 4 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter is, despite what he describes as a difficult environment currently for law enforcement, loving his job and looking forward to the future. An Enfield native, Carter joined the Carmi Police force following a 5 month internship with the Illinois... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Learns Tai Chi basics Thursday March 3rd

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted courtesy of Randy Adams for the Carmi Rotary ClubThe Carmi Rotary Club had a very relaxing meeting on Thursday, as Rotarian Patty Mills led the group in a session of Tai Chi. Patty is an instructor in this ancient Chinese art, and is... Read More.

It’s Time For Trivia

Thursday, March 3 by WROY-WRUL News

WHEN THE TIME CHANGES – IT’S TIME FOR TRIVIA Saturday, March 12th the Carmi Rotary Club will be hosting their Spring Trivia contest at the American Legion on Oak Street As in year’s past, the trivia contest will consist of four rounds of ten questions each.... Read More.

Sauls Arrested On White County Warrant

Thursday, March 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A Omaha man was arrested at the White County Courthouse on Monday. Braxton L Sauls, 31 of 4695 Persimmon Road, was taken into custody on a White County warrant for Violation of an Order of Protection.Sauls bond was set at $500. A court date... Read More.

Phillips Arrested On White County and Hamilton County Warrants

Thursday, March 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is in custody after being arrested on multiple warrants. Just a little after 12 Wednesday morning, Officers with the Carmi Police Department arrested 19 year old Loren R Phillips on a White County warrant for Failure To Appear on a Battery... Read More.

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Smith Taken Into Custody On Warrant For Theft

Thursday, March 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A White County warrant was served on a Carmi woman early Tuesday morning. Officers arrested 27 year old Savannah R Smith of 226 Stevens St in Carmi for Theft under $500 and Disorderly Conduct.Smith’s bond was set at $250. A court date has been... Read More.

Williams Arrested On Warrant For Possession Of Meth

Thursday, March 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is behind bars after being picked up on a warrant Monday. At around 2:35 p.m. 30 year old Levi A Williams of 704 Beck Street in Carmi was taken into custody on a White County warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine.Williams is... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Member of the Month – Carmi Lumber

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

In our monthly episode of Open Line ON DEMAND with the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, Jc sits down with Chamber Exec Director Kelly Northcott and they're joined by Caroline Campbell of Carmi Lumber, the March Member of the Month. Tune in to more about... Read More.

More than 1.5 Million in Upgrades/Repairs Needed at Power Plant; TIF Grant Approved at March 1st Carmi Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

More than 1.5 million dollars, that’s the current expected investment being asked over the coming years by Carmi city engineer David Coston for a series of sweeping improvement projects to the municipal power system. Coston laid out the multi point plan and the reasons... Read More.