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Lumber Yard Fire Update, Weekend Arrest and Report from Carmi PD

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been more than two months now since an early morning fire took down an old lumber yard in Carmi and caused extensive damage to multiple homes surrounding the property. We’re still awaiting an official release of information from the state fire marshal’s office. ...

It’s CORN (a big lump with knobs) Day Parade time – Register here!!!

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Click the following link to get registered for the annual Carmi Corn Day parade coming October 8th!

Moore and Miller Secure IEA Grant for Brownsville Projects

Thursday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

It’s difficult to find a more joyful school building to be in than Brownsville and if you listen to students or faculty, they’ll say it’s always a good day to be a “Beagle”. Thursday morning was an exceptionally good day for Beagles as Janet...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Jerry Prince from the McLeansboro Kiwanis Club Fall Festival

Wednesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Entertainment Committee Chair Jerry Prince from the McLeansboro Kiwanis Club to discuss the upcoming Fall Festival September 8th - 10th. Learn more about the free entertainment and more coming to this year's...

Carmi Chamber Member of the Month – Southeastern Illinois College

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with SIC President, Dr. Jonah Rice and VP of Academic Affairs and Student Services, Dr. Karen Weiss to discuss what's new at the college. Southeastern Illinois College is the Carmi Chamber's Member of...

A Dozen New Educators Introduced at Kiwanis Thursday

Friday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

There are 238 certified and support staff employed by Carmi White County Unit 5 for the 2022/2023 year; among them are a dozen new staff members introduced at the Kiwanis meeting Thursday. New CWC Unit 5 Superintendent Jarrod Newell opened the meeting by saying...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Rachel Gray and Devin Lane of Cornerstone Coffee Shop

Monday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice sits down for a discussion with Rachel Gray, owner, and Devin Lane, chef, at Cornerstone Coffee Shop in Norris City. Built on a foundation of faith, Cornerstone was established in 2020....

Updated 8/29/22: Carmi Woman Attacked in Own Home Friday Night; Suspect in Custody

Saturday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

A harrowing escape from what could have turned into a deadly encounter has one Carmi woman advising others to be vigilant even in a relatively safe, small town. After returning home from work as a nurse at a hospital in Evansville, Jennifer Peerman was...

Carmi Coal Miner Turned Sculptor/Artist Going Places with Innovative Designs

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

While coal mining pays the bills right now, Brandon Smith has his eyes set on creating large works of art. 3Ten Design was born in 2020 when Smith created and designed a lamp. His...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Cassie Pigg

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice visits with local author, advocate, and founder of Mom Stuff Cassie Pigg. Listen in for another great conversation.