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Carmi Council to Meet Tuesday Following Public Hearing

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council will meet in regular session this Tuesday, August 7th. Prior to the meeting, scheduled for 5:30, a public hearing will be held with regard to zoning 1338 Illinois Highway 1 as Business Zone II. The hope is to amend an... Read More.

I-64 Traffic Crash Wednesday Morning Injures Two

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police responded to a traffic crash in the eastbound lane of I-64 at the Little Wabash River Bridge near mile post 124. The accident happened just after 6am yesterday and involved a blue International Semi and a blue Ford Explorer.The narrative explains... Read More.

Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Tractor Pull Details

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau’s Young Leader Committee will once again host the Youth Pedal Pull at the White County Fair on Saturday, August 11th. The event kicks off at 5 at the Floral Hall.All area youth are welcomed to participate. Three classes for... Read More.

Guardian Center Hosting Firecracker 5K at Grayville Days

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center will be hosting the Firecracker 5K in Grayville. 5th annual Firecracker 5K Challenge to benefit The Guardian Center during the Grayville Days weekend festivities. Proceeds will benefit the children of Crawford, Edwards, Gallatin, Lawrence, Richland, Saline, Wabash, and White counties. The event will... Read More.

Shock Waives Preliminary Hearing and Formal Arraignment, Due in Hamilton County Court Thursday

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Zachery Shock appeared in White County court Wednesday and will appear in Hamilton County court Thursday. Wednesday, Shock with his attorney Rhonda Blades at his side, waived his preliminary hearing and formal arraignment. He’s next due in court on his escape and criminal damage... Read More.

Shock Expected in White County Court this Morning for Preliminary Hearing

Wednesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Zachary Shock is expected to face a preliminary hearing this morning in White County court. It’s been six weeks since Shock, Johnny Tipton and Justin Bray escaped from the White County jail. Shock and Tipton were set to appear Monday preliminary hearings on escape... Read More.

Carmi Vibracoustic Mixing Plant to Hold Active Fire Drill Wednesday Night

Wednesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

This evening at 6pm, Vibracoustic’s Carmi Mixing Plant, in East Carmi, will be conducting an active fire drill complete with participation from local Fire, Emergency Management Services, and Police. The fire alarm will be activated from within the facility and the alarm center will... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Corn Day Festival Schedule Coming Together

Wednesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Much of the Carmi Corn Days schedule has been finalized. The Kiwanis Club sanctioned event will kick off on Friday, October 12th this year. First evening events include the Carmi Women’s Charity Club sponsored Tiny, Little and Jr. Miss Pageant. It’ll be held at... Read More.

Carmi Chamber May Be Closing in on Exec Dir Replacement; Seeking Noms for Citizen and Biz of Year

Wednesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting yesterday for the purposes of recommending a replacement for Amber Ackerman in the role of Executive Director. Ackerman, who took over the role in late 2017 has seen a dramatic boom in her new business... Read More.

Carmi Police Nab Wiseman Following Stand-off

Tuesday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

Update 5am, 8/1/18After a tense evening Monday and a prolonged standoff Tuesday, Carmi Police got their man and no one was injured. 34 year old Willie Ray Wiseman is in custody. Police initially made contact with Wiseman after the Galatia man led authorities on a... Read More.