Carmi Chamber Of Commerce – Open Line – June 3rd, 2024

Monday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc sits down with Carmi Chamber Executive Director Megan Newman and President Abby Weiss to discuss the month's Member of the Month, Express Car Care as well as several upcoming community activities. Listen in for the latest. Read More.

Locals Escape Severe Injury After Weekend Incidents

Monday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is ok after a helicopter crash on the banks of a Marshall County, Kentucky lake Sunday. Stan Williams says it was pilot error that landed him upside down on the banks of Cambridge Shores where he has a property. Williams tells... Read More.

Open Line – We Love White County Summer Sack Lunch Program

Friday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

The We Love White County Summer Sack Lunch Program is now in it's 10th year having served more than 122,000 lunches for kids in Carmi, Norris City, Maunie, Crossville, Enfield, and Omaha. In this episode, Jc sits down with Ashley Elliott and Jerica Sneed... Read More.

Leaps and Bounds: Immel Talks Bullfrogs Swim Team Impact

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Let this sink in…swimming is one of the most ridiculous sports out there. Not what you’d expect to hear from the swim coach, Swimming is basically a sport to see who is the worst at drowning. But the rest of Martha Immel’s presentation at Kiwanis Thursday... Read More.

Respecting Our Elders – Lions Breakfast June 15 to Support White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Lions Club of Carmi is preparing for another community breakfast on June 15. This Club has historically held monthly breakfasts to support not only their own fundraising efforts, but those of other community organizations, as well.The proceeds from this month’s event will support... Read More.

County Board Approves Elected Official Raises; Anticipated Assessor Drama Doesn’t Materialize

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met for more than an hour and a half Wednesday night, but the face off some were expecting never materialized. White County Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley and County Assessor Amy Edwards were both in attendance but never addressed each... Read More.

Illinois State Police Makes Aggravated DUI Arrest in Fatal Wayne County Crash

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 35-year-old Johnny E. Green of McLeansboro, IL for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 2 Felony) and Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony). On May 24, 2024, ISP Troop 9 responded... Read More.

Fairfieldian Arrested on Meth Charges Tuesday Afternoon in Carmi

Wednesday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

While you were at work Tuesday, Carmi Police were placing cuffs on 31-year-old Norman Mier of Fairfield on a slew of charges. Mier remains behind bars after police stopped him near the corner of Stewart and Hillsdale. There he was arrested on a Wayne... Read More.

Grayville Council Gathers for Final May Meeting

Wednesday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders are inching toward having to start moving on their water replacement project. The city was awarded a $550,000 Development Block Grant through the state executed in December. Per a new guideline, the project must be advertised within 6 months of the grant... Read More.

May Meeting for Township Includes Assessor Situation

Tuesday, May 28 by Nicole Behnke

Assessor Amy Edwards discussed the equalizer set for the County at the Carmi Township meeting. "We have an equalizer now of 11%, I think, is that correct? That I'm being blamed for also, because all my properties are under-assessed. This is just showing that it's... Read More.