Local News

USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting

Friday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, June 2, 2016 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that farmers and ranchers filing crop acreage reports with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and participating insurance providers approved by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) now can provide the common information...

Rotary plans patriotic caroling for July

Friday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club held a short meeting on Thursday, as President Tom Logan was busy in Evansville, awaiting the birth of a new grandchild, and President-Elect JR Hubele was busy in the fields.The club used the day’s meeting to discuss several upcoming events....

Heather Price Visits Kiwanis Thursday to ‘Taco-Bout’ the Taco Factory

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

In 2010, Heather Price decided to return to school. Her intention...to become a licensed therapist. Upon completion of her degree in 2011, she opened the Jane Day Spa on Oak Street in Carmi. That business is still open and going strong. The adjacent property at...

Carmi’s Largest Civic Organization Adds Five Members

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Already Carmi's largest civic club in numbers, the Kiwanis Club officially inducted an additional five members at their regular noon lunch meeting Thursday. The addition brings the Kiwanis Club total up to near 80 active members. Art Saunders handled the introductions and induction in...

CARMI LEAGUE OF ARTS BRINGS BACK “HARMONY ROAD” TO THE GAZEBO

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

The first Night Under the Stars concert sponsored by the Carmi League of Arts will be Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the gazebo on Main street in Carmi. "Harmony Road" will be performing. This well-known group from across the...

Two convicted in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Two convictions were handed down in White County Court on Wednesday according to States Attorney Denton Aud.21 year old Robert Worley of Norris City was sentenced to four years in Department of Corrections...

Tumble Time’s Elite Gymnasts Headed to Nationals

Wednesday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Select members of Tumble Time Cheer & Fitness will take their talents to Nationals Monday, June 13th - 16th in Knoxville, Tennessee. They'll compete in Floor, Double Mini and Trampoline routines they've been perfecting over months of practice. Among the qualifiers are Alyson Lamont, Abby...

Carmi PD make three warrant arrests on Tuesday

Wednesday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

48 year old Robert Allen of Carmi surrendered himself at the Carmi Police Department Tuesday morning to answer a White County warrant. Allen was placed under arrest at 8:45am and processed at the White County Jail. He was released after posting a $150 bond.

CAREER COUNSELING & GUIDANCE COURSE OFFERED ONLINE THIS SUMMER AT WVC

Wednesday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Thinking about college? Is your child or grandchild college-bound? WVC is offering a course to help people in our community make a strong choice as they move towards higher education, particularly high school students and their families. An experienced college professional will provide insight...

Girl Scouts to Host 8th Annual Dancing With Our Stars Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

It’s time to once again dust off your dancing shoes and join Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) for the 8th annual Dancing With Our Stars (DWOS) fundraiser. The event will be held at the Krieger’s Convention Center in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, August...