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Carmi Compassion Center Over Halfway to Capital Building Campaign Fundraising Goal

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

The poverty rate in White County is somewhere between 12 and 15% depending on reporting from governmental agencies. That puts the number anywhere from roughly 1,633 to 2,042 people. Of those, more than a quarter are under the age of 18 and 6% are...

Nearly $25,000 won during Harness Racing Tuesday Night

Wednesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

With 11 races on the race card, crowds got to enjoy some impressive performances by many of the states best performing horses, trainers, and drivers. Bell Boots took the opener, a mile trot with a purse worth more...

Open Line ON DEMAND – 404 Fashion and Fellowship

Tuesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with We Love White County Executive Director Stacy Simon and Arrows High School Director Kelsey Slay. The topic, this Saturday's (August 12th)404 Fashion and Fellowship. Listen in for full details.

White County Fair Crowns 2023 Royalty

Tuesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair has 3 fresh new faces representing it. 17-year-old Brenna Russell won the White County Fair Queen pageant Monday night, joining new Junior Miss Alexandria Vaupel and Little Miss Graecelyn O’Neal. 16-year-old Jaleigh Sullivan of NCOE was named Miss Congeniality.Russell has...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber August Member of the Month We Love White County

Monday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

During the August Carmi Chamber of Commerce Open Line, Jc sits down with Board President for We Love White County Bart King. Learn more about the non profit's origins and how they're making real difference throughout the community. We also talk with Carmi Chamber...

White County Fair Kicks Off

Monday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair is getting underway this week. The livestock show was held on Friday and Saturday to officially kick things off; the event gets kickin in earnest this evening with traditional grandstand events however. We’ll crown new royalty to start things off...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce – August 2023

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc visits with Norris City Chamber of Commerce leader Emmy (Pruitt) Williams and the organization's member of the month, Kurt Sutton of Solar Up. Tune in for the latest on Chamber business plus learn more about solar opportunities...

Albion Area Chamber Gives Out More than $7,000 Worth of Designer Purses at Handbag Binga Thursday

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Exactly 21 ladies left the Edwards County happy Thursday night. There may have been others, but thanks to the Albion Area Chamber of Commerce and Handbag Binga, 21 ladies walked away with a designer handbag all told, valued at more than $7,200. A packed...

Williams Instrumental in Relaunch of Norris City Chamber

Thursday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

To keep a community’s business ecosystem alive and thriving, networking and support amongst members is fundamental. Emmy (Pruitt) Williams understands this and has been instrumental in revitalizing the Norris City Chamber of Commerce. Though she lives and works primarily in Carmi now as the...

Carmi Inches Closer to Landing Arby’s Franchise

Thursday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi is about $37,500 closer to having an Arby’s after Tuesday’s Carmi City Council meeting. Alderman voted to approve the tax increment financing for renovation of what was The Taco Factory on Falcon Avenue. Officials were quick to point out that the agreement was...