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Nelson, Nalley, and Burlison Arrested on Drug Charges over the Weekend

Monday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

40-year-old Mary Lee Nelson of White County spent Sunday in jail and remained there until she could be seen by a judge Monday following her arrest at a quarter after 1am Sunday. Nelson was pulled over by police at the corner of Elm and...

Hargrave Free after Incident with Lovell Friday Night

Sunday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Updated 8:30am, 10/28/24A man can only be pushed so far and Carmi business owner and Unit 5 School Board member Kenny Hargrave had apparently had enough Friday evening. While awaiting an official police report, witness accounts and those familiar with the situation painted a...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Happy Painter Studios

Friday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

Bradley Mullins, a certified Bob Ross Instructor, has launched a painting studio in Carmi. He dropped by Open Line to share his story and to talk more about opportunities to have a wonderful time painting yourself and with friends and family. He does monthly...

Kiwanis Welcomes Impressive Collection of Young Leaders Thursday including Second Generation Corn King and Queen

Thursday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

An epiphenomenon is a side effect caused by something else. Several of the 4-H Corn Queen candidates and the solitary King candidate say they were made to join the youth program. All said it has paid dividends for them to this point and will...

Bolerjack Bows Out; Throws Support Behind Stendeback

Thursday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Concerned he and one of his opponents might split votes, the “Baking Marine” has taken his candidacy for mayor of Carmi out of the oven. John Bolerjack issued a statement on social media and to WROY/WRUL News Wednesday evening confirming he was suspending his...

Gallatin County Board Rescinds Taking Away Juneteenth in 2025; Rollman Absent

Wednesday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Gallatin County Courthouse is a setting well suited to serve as a 1930’s movie set. It is not however an ideal gathering place for county board meetings and for all in attendance to be able to hear the proceedings. The board gathered in...

Sigmund Jailed on Assault; Disorderly Conduct Charges

Monday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield man is behind bars awaiting a hearing before a judge in White County court after an incident in Carmi late Friday night. Just before midnight, Carmi Police say they were called to an Oak Street home where 29-year-old Jason Sigmund allegedly showed...

Gallatin County Residents To Determine the Future of University of Illinois Extension

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

With the University of Illinois Extension hanging in the balance, Gallatin County voters will determine the future of 4-H there. Since elected, board member Warren Rollman has targeted the program. To be clear, he says he’s not opposed to 4-H, it’s the funding Gallatin...

Gallatin County Courthouse Holidays Won’t Include Juneteenth in 2025

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County government offices won’t be observing Juneteenth. Warren Rollman, an outspoken board member made the motion at Thursday night’s monthly board meeting approving the 2025 Courthouse Holiday Schedule minus the Thursday, June 19th observance. When questioned, Rollman didn’t hold back. Well for one, we’ve...

Kiwanis Welcomes Nelson as President for Upcoming Year

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With Corn Day 2024 in the rearview, the Carmi Kiwanis Club turned attention to installing a new leader Thursday. Outgoing President Kelly Northcott, uncomfortable with accepting compliments or appreciation for her efforts, instead attempted to deflect any praise by naming others who helped her...