Kiwanis Celebrates National Small Business Week with Hometown Giant Martin & Bayley

Friday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

In 1960, Bob Martin and Frank Bayley formed a partnership that started as Big John supermarkets throughout small Southern Illinois towns and eventually forking off into Kentucky and Tennessee. The first Huck’s store was opened in Grayville back in 1974. Today, M&B operates more... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Talks Funky Foods Thursday 5/9/19

Friday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club held a very wide open meeting on Thursday, where they discussed food and some of the unusual and exotic meals they had tried.President Patrick Haskell started the program by bringing a “secret” dish for the day’s meal. Along with the... Read More.

SIC Trapshooting Team is Back and Recruiting for Fall

Friday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College is reviving its shotgun team with a new head coach, and a new name: the SIC Clay Breakers. The team will be part of the Academics Integrity Marksmanship (AIM), the educational arm of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA). New head coach Jordan... Read More.

Shawneetown Man Killed in Route 141 Traffic Crash Early Thursday Morning

Thursday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

We’ve learned the identity and additional details behind the early morning crash that left one man dead on Route 141 just west of County Road 1600 East in White County. Illinois State Police handled the crash report and say their investigation shows a 2008... Read More.

Run for the Wall in Mt. Vernon May 21

Thursday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

May 21st Run for the Wall to Cause Extra Traffic in Mt. VernonMT. VERNON, IL, April 25- Broadway Street will experience an influx of traffic on Tuesday, May 21st as more than 500 motorcyclists proceed through Mt. Vernon as part of the 31st Annual... Read More.

Crossville Veteran’s Memorial Barbecue Cook-Off

Thursday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville Veterans Memorial Barbecue Cook-Off Crossville will celebrate the 8th annual Veterans Memorial barbecue cook-off and the 6th annual Car show Saturday, May 18.Activities will get underway on Main Street around 11 that morning as food sales will begin at the fire house. There will... Read More.

Allendale Bank Coming to Carmi

Thursday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Allendale Bank Coming to CarmiThe First National Bank of Allendale has announced its plans to expand operations into the Carmi, Illinois market.As part of a commitment to the Carmi community, The First National Bank has purchased real estate at 1500 W. Main Street, in... Read More.

Awards Day; It’s A Tradition

Thursday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

It’s a Tradition Carrying on a long-standing tradition, WROY AM 1460 and 92.1 FM will be broadcasting Awards Day Ceremonies at both Carmi White County High School and Norris City Omaha Enfield High School.The Carmi White County Awards Ceremony will be held tomorrow (Friday) at... Read More.

Bulldogs Fall to Herrin

Thursday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Bulldogs fall to Herrin Herrin held Carmi White County to two runs Wednesday afternoon in the next to the last game of the season for the “Dawgs”, who lost 4 to 2.Carmi scored the two runs in the fourth inning as Mahon and York were... Read More.

Scotch Doubles Tournament

Thursday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Scotch Doubles Tournament You fancy yourself a bonafide pool shark on caliber with the legendary Minnesota Fats, then you will want to sign up for the Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament at the Carmi VFW Post 3851 this weekend.Even if you are not on caliber with... Read More.