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Crossville Trustees Approve Structure Permits, Fire Dept Door; Mayor Warns Against Flippant Bill Payers

Wednesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Expect a couple new structures in Crossville. Leaders approved Joe Abrahamson and Kim Brandon for building permits Tuesday night at the Village Board meeting. Abrahamson’s approval is for 203 West Davenport and gives him permission to place a 12/20 yard barn on the property. ...

McLeansboro Mayor Issues Update on Dispatch Negotiations

Wednesday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

The last meeting of 2024 for the McLeansboro City Council was held Tuesday night for about half an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… At the opening of the meeting, Mayor Chad May read...

Pollard Signals Intention to Suspend Campaign for Mayor; Withdraw Objection

Monday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

With the Electoral Board of Review hearing less than 48 hours away, Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced he’s suspending his campaign for the office. In addition, he says he’s requested the Electoral Board withdraw his objection to Bill Stendeback’s candidacy in spite...

Not So Fast…Pollard Files Objection to Stendeback Campaign for Mayor

Thursday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

We told you yesterday the field was set for the Carmi Consolidated Election scheduled for April 1st, 2025. WROY/WRUL News learned this morning of a formal objection filed by current Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard balking at challenger Bill Stendeback’s petition to run for the...

Mayor Signs Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness

Tuesday, October 15 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signed the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation today.Joining the Mayor were Amber Graves, Carmi Police Department; Amanda Johnson with SWAN; Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter; White County Circuit Clerk Kelly Fulkerson; State’s Attorney Chris Neal, Candance Masterson, White County State’s...

Brown, Orr, Little Sprouts Honored; Mayor Gives State of City; Wolff Lays Out Vision at Carmi Chamber Dinner

Tuesday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

On August 7, 1944, the Carmi Chamber of Commerce was backed by the city council and just 3 weeks later it became a reality. Eighty years later and the organization is still fulfilling it’s mission to work towards making Carmi a thriving, economic engine. ...

Mayor Pollard Responds to Criticism

Tuesday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

Those looking for fireworks at the Carmi City Council meeting July 2nd were left stymied. Instead of addressing an anonymous letter sent prior to the June 18th meeting, Mayor Pollard instead said he was waiting until the meeting was adjourned and then would pass...

Grayville Council Approves New Resident Attraction Program Ordinance; Mayor Pro Tem Takes Stand on Crosswalks

Tuesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

With Mayor Travis Thompson absent, Commissioner Andi Ford stepped up as Mayor Pro Tem Monday night at the Grayville Council meeting and just 17 minutes later, the meeting adjourned for the night. While brief, the board did get some business accomplished.The treasurer’s report revealed...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mayor and City Clerk Recap Carmi Fest

Thursday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

A lot has been made after the Eclipse Fest didn't live up to the hype. In this episode, Jc sits down with Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Clerk Cynthia Atteberry to break down income/expenses, what went right, what went wrong, what's been learned,...

Mayor Pollard Updates Kiwanis as Carmi Fest Eclipse Festival Nears

Thursday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The countdown has been on for years now, but it’s getting real especially for city officials including Mayor Jeff Pollard as we’re now within two weeks of an unprecedented solar eclipse. To capitalize on the crowds expected to descend on the area for the...