Local Man Flown to Hospital Following Serious Accident Friday Afternoon

Saturday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

A well known local preacher, businessman, and recently elected Carmi Township Trustee is fighting for his life following a two vehicle crash Friday afternoon. 70 year old Ron Lamp of rural Carmi was on his 1984 Case tractor traveling on Route 14 just after... Read More.

Just conversation – a WRUL podcast

Friday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Just Conversation with Jc is back. In today's episode, Jc visits with Blake Seely (The Intern) and Chief Chaos Coordinator at The Original Company SxSW Tammy Knight to discuss idioms, euphemisms, and common (if misunderstood) phrases and their origins. So if you've ever wondered... Read More.

Wayne County Fair Underway

Friday, July 9 by Ray Mitchell

Wayne County Agricultural Fair Underway It’s hard to believe summer is moving right along and proving that is the fact it’s fair season.With that in mind, the Wayne County Fair at Fairfield is underway and continues through next Saturday winding up with a giant demolition... Read More.

White County Board Meeting Tuesday

Friday, July 9 by Ray Mitchell

White County Board Meeting Tuesday The White County Board will meet in regular session Tuesday night for a fairly full agenda.The board will be asked to take action on a number of items including consideration of the purchase of the former Carmi Times building, just... Read More.

Rotary Learns About Compassion Center

Friday, July 9 by Ray Mitchell

The Carmi Rotary Club Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, a Rotarian was on hand as the week’s speaker, Melissa Questell gave the club an update on the Carmi Compassion Center and what will be happening in the near future with that business. Melissa told the group... Read More.

SIC Summer Enrollment Up

Friday, July 9 by Ray Mitchell

SIC Summer Enrollment Up-Competitive Teams Prepare for Fall-HARRISBURG, Illinois (July 8, 2021) -- After a full year of COVID-19 mitigation and enrollment drops across the nation, Southeastern Illinois College sees some real bright spots in its summer enrollment.The college increased its headcount by 125 students... Read More.

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.

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.