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Cherry Street Food Pantry Open in Carmi Today…Egyptian Health Department to be at Jefferson Attendance Center this Afternoon

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

It’s the first Thursday of the month and that means it’s food pantry time at Cherry Street Baptist in Carmi. From 9am – 11am, Keith Johnson says the pantry will be open at it’s annex next to the church. The food pantry serves about... Read More.

Two Fairfield Men Sentenced in White County Court for Roles in March Burglary

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Two more men are headed to prison following their sentencing hearings Wednesday in White County court. State’s Attorney Denton Aud tells us 22 year old Caleb M. Czak of Fairfield will spend the next 5 years behind bars for his conviction of a Class... Read More.

Superintendent Brad Lee Honored by Egyptian Region of IASA

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Mr. Brad Lee, Superintendent of Carmi White County Unit 5 schools is being honored by his colleagues. Lee was named a Superintendent of Distinction Wednesday at an awards program held by the Egyptian Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators. A total of... Read More.

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Carmi Lions Club Planning City Wide Rummage Sale and Farmers Market

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Leaders with the Carmi Lions Club are encouraging the community to cooperatively come together for city wide rummage sales on June 5th. Lions Club representative Donnie Ridenour says the club is sponsoring the sale and will also hold a farmer’s market on the first... Read More.

Carmi Rifle Club Planning Brownells-NRA Day

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rifle Club will host a Brownells/NRA Day on Saturday, June 5th. Valinda Rowe is the event director and says she’s proud to continue southern Illinois’ rich heritage of firearm ownership and sport shooting. It’s open to men, women and youth ages 9... Read More.

Carmi Mayor Warns of Penalties for Not Obtaining Building Permits at Council Meeting

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Attorney Greg Stewart are reminding residents once again of potential penalties for failing to obtain the proper building and demolition permits for activity within the city. At the Tuesday night City Council meeting, Stewart was on hand to... Read More.

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Two Local Men Arrested on Multiple Charges

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man and a Grayville man are behind bars following their arrest by Carmi authorities Tuesday afternoon. Carmi Police say they pulled over 37 year old Paul Smith of Grayville on Airport Road after observing him driving on Main. The report indicates the... Read More.

Communities Throughout Illinois Get Failing Grades for Pension Situation

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

A new research report is giving more than half of all Illinois cities an “F” for their local pension situation. Wirepoints conducted the research from 2003 to 2019. It’s a dramatic increase as 102 of Illinois’ 175 larger cities included in the report received... Read More.

Carmi Compassion Center Requests Community’s Help

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re feeling the urge to help out your fellow man, the Carmi Compassion Center has made a list of needs for the community. The list includes items for babies, toddlers, boys and girls, women and men, along with hygienic items and some miscellaneous... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Member of the Month May 2021

Thursday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL Radio · Open Line ON DEMAND - Chamber Member of the Month BCHFS May... Read More.

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Cherry Street Food Pantry Open in Carmi Today…Egyptian Health Department to be at Jefferson Attendance Center this Afternoon

Two Fairfield Men Sentenced in White County Court for Roles in March Burglary

Superintendent Brad Lee Honored by Egyptian Region of IASA

Carmi Lions Club Planning City Wide Rummage Sale and Farmers Market

Carmi Rifle Club Planning Brownells-NRA Day

Carmi Mayor Warns of Penalties for Not Obtaining Building Permits at Council Meeting

Two Local Men Arrested on Multiple Charges

Communities Throughout Illinois Get Failing Grades for Pension Situation

Carmi Compassion Center Requests Community’s Help

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Member of the Month May 2021

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