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Grayville Council Meeting Monday

Friday, July 9 by Ray Mitchell

Grayville Council Meeting Monday The next meeting of the Grayville City Council is set for next Monday, June 12th at 7 PM at City Hall.An executive session will be held concerning the Police Department.In old business, the campground will be discussed, as well as demolition... Read More.

Legion Ball Rained Out

Friday, July 9 by Ray Mitchell

Legion Ball Rained Out Mother Nature and local farmers and gardeners were the winners yesterday as rain washed out the Carmi American Legion Baseball games with Grayville.The locals were set to play a double header against the Grayville team, here in town, but that was... Read More.

Portions of Eighth Street Closed in Carmi

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

City crews have temporarily shut down the 200 block of Eighth Street due to a water leak repair.The city regrets any inconvenience this may cause citizens, who were cautioned by Carmi Police to avoid the area as that work continues.

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Carmi Man Arrested on Multiple Charges

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Carmi Man Arrested on Multiple Charges A Carmi man kept city police busy for a little while Wednesday as authorities arrested him in the morning and then filed additional charges Wednesday afternoon. 47 year old Dale McLain, whose address was listed as 508 Sycamore Street, was... Read More.

Legion Picks Up Win in Evansville

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Legion Wins It was a good night for the Carmi American Legion Baseball Team as they blanked Eugene Pate in Evansville Wednesday night; 6 to 0. Car York and C.J. Richardson shared pitching duties with Richardson picking up the win. Scoring for Carmi with one run each... Read More.

McLeansboro Couple Busted for Meth

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

McLeansboro Couple Busted Carmi police arrested two McLeansboro residents Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 2 after they were stopped at the intersection of Route One and County Road 1350 North for unlawful display of license plates. That stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine in the vehicle. Michael... Read More.

Ricky Skaggs, Dirt Band and Exile Bound for McLeansboro

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Ricky Skaggs Headlining McLeansboro FestivalIt was a weird feeling last year when motorists were able to drive around the Hamilton County Courthouse Square the entire month of September.For the past 50 years, one weekend in September had always been reserved for the McLeansboro Fall... Read More.

Busy Week Ahead for 4-H

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Big Week for White County 4-H MembersTo say White County 4-H members are looking at a big week coming up would be a bit of an understatement as activities get underway Saturday morning leading up to the giant livestock show on Wednesday, July 14.Saturday... Read More.

Big Weekend for Patriot Riders

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Big Weekend for Patriot Riders The local chapter of Patriot Riders, a group dedicated to helping veterans, has a big weekend coming up as a ride, barbecue, music and a cornhole tournament are on tap for the group Saturday. Registration for the ride will begin at... Read More.

Wheat Harvest; All But Done

Thursday, July 8 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report Wheat harvest is all but complete in the state and corn and soybeans are about 50 percent good. That’s according to the latest crop report from the USDA. There were 3.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 04, 2021. Statewide, the... Read More.