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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.

Two Locals Arrested; Issued Notices to Appear

Monday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents are out with notices to appear following their arrests last week. Carmi Police arrested 58 year old Karen Hogue of Hillsdale Thursday afternoon when she turned herself in on a White County warrant. That warrant dates back to a charge issued... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Dinner Awards Locals

Monday, January 29 by Nicole Behnke

Three awards are given out at the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Dinner every year to very deserving and outstanding individuals/businesses, and this year was no exception.Tequila Mexican Restaurant was the winner of the Business of the Year award. Justin Drake shared that, “One... Read More.

Two Vehicle Accident on Veterans Day Lands Locals in Hospital

Thursday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

A two vehicle accident on Veterans Day sent three individuals to hospitals with varying degrees of injuries. White County Sheriff's personnel were dispatched to Highway 1 near Nelson Pipe & Supply Saturday following a two vehicle crash. After being attended to by White County... Read More.

Several Locals Win Big at State S3DA Championships Saturday

Monday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Several local and area archery shooters are Illinois S3DA Champs after the weekend state shoot in Springfield. Shooter of the Year winners include Amelia White of Hamilton County Fox Archery in the Junior Eagle Pins female division. Adler Hubbs of Gallatin County took top... Read More.

Handful of Locals Compete for High School Boys State Track and Field Medals

Friday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

It was High School Boys turn at State Track and Field finals Thursday. Locally, Ty Barbre turned in yet another solid performance in the two mile finishing the 3200 in 10:06.58 for Carmi-White County. NCOE’s Jake Rush ran into some bad luck with fouls... Read More.

Locals Among Rend Lake College Graduates

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Following a year that will go down in history for it’s challenges and shifts in schedules, graduates are now preparing or going through their graduation ceremonies. Rend Lake College awarded 778 degrees and certificates for the Class of 2021. Local students awarded include Carmi’s Curtlyn... Read More.

Stay Positive Stay Aggressive Donates $22,000 to Locals

Thursday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Since it’s founding in June of 2014 and including money just gifted, Stay Positive Stay Aggressive, a Kentucky based non profit with roots in Carmi, has now given away more than $120,000 to provide direct financial assistance to families that need assistance due to... Read More.

Locals invited to “Shop n Sample” St Louis on Nov. 21 through RLC

Tuesday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

Explore one of St. Louis’ bustling neighborhoods next month during the Shop n Sample St. Louis Day Tour through Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division.During the tour of The Hill, known for its Italian heritage, participants will enjoy a tour of the... Read More.

Locals invited to rev their engines at RLC Warrior Fest Car Show

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Show cars, street rods, motorcycles, and everything in between are invited to hit the road to the Fifth Annual Warrior Fest Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Rend Lake College.Registration for the Car Show begins at 9 a.m. with judges making the rounds... Read More.