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USDA Extends MFP Deadline

Monday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

USDA Extends Deadline to May 17 for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for Market Facilitation Program PaymentsSPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, April 29, 2019 – USDA extended the deadline to May 17, 2019 from May 1, 2019 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for... Read More.

HCE Salad Luncheon Coming Up

Monday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

HCE Salad Luncheon If you’re a lover of great salads and good food, then mark your calendar for Saturday, May 18.That’s the date for this year’s White County H.C.E. Salad Luncheon. The special fund-raiser will include a vendor fair this year and will be held at... Read More.

Gardeners Brave the Rain

Monday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Gardeners Brave the RainDozens of intrepid gardeners braved the weather Saturday to take advantage of the great bargains at the White County Historical Society plant sale. Shoppers were able to chose from a great variety of plants, including peonies, lilies, iris, herbs, hostas and... Read More.

Dr. Pathi Addresses Kiwanis

Monday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Pathi Addresses KiwanisThe weekly Kiwanis meeting was held on Thursday, May 2nd in the Farm Bureau basement with lunch catered by Yesterday’s. Wes Henson, NP with Ferrell Hospital Carmi Family Medicine introduced Dr. Janna Pathi as the weekly program. Dr. Pathi is a... Read More.

With No Report Released, WRUL News Digs for Truth in Graham Escape Following April Sentencing

Sunday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Sunday, May 5 2019Report by Jc TinsleyEDIT: Timeline corrected courtesy of States Attorney Denton AudAfter following up on a story that’s seemingly been on the down low for the past 3 weeks, details are finally trickling in, though not from thesources we have typically... Read More.

Current Flood Impacts at Carmi, New Harmony, and Mt Carmel

Friday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Recent heavy rains and additional expected rainfall is expected to take both the Little Wabash River at Carmi and the Wabash River at Mt. Carmel and New Harmony further outside it’s banks than currently.The flood stage at Carmi is 27 feet. As of Thursday... Read More.

Rotary Club Turns to Own Member for Biblical Archaeology Program Thursday

Friday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club had a quick presentation from one of their own on Thursday.Pastor Randy Douglass spoke to the club about one of his interests; archeology. Pastor Randy explained that he became interested in that subject several years ago, and more specifically in... Read More.

Mt Carmel Officer Injury Turns into Pursuit Thursday

Friday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel Police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended in Indiana. At approximately 3:20 pm Police were at the Mt. Carmel High School investigating an alleged threat made by a student. Shortly after police arrived on scene, Mt. Carmel dispatch was notified... Read More.

Lack of Quorum Forces Reschedule of Grayville-Union Agreement

Friday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

It still appears the City of Grayville and the union representing public and maintenance employees have reached an agreement. They originally planned to get together and take action in a special meeting Friday morning. However, lack of a quorum has forced the meeting to... Read More.

Carmi City Council Agenda: Two New Aldermen to be Sworn in Monday; City Attorney to Advise on Open Meetings Act

Friday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

Jeremy Courson and James “Jim” Totten will be sworn in and officially take their seats at the Carmi City Council meeting scheduled for 6pm this coming Tuesday, May 7th. City Attorney Greg Stewart will administer the Oaths. Mike Knight and Mark Blake will be... Read More.