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Open Line ON DEMAND – That Fast Girl Running Club Enters Third Year

Tuesday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

In today's episode of Open Line, Jc tries his best to catch up to Jenny Blankenberger, founder of That Fast Girl Running Club. Now in it's third year, the program has expanded and will now feature a boys division (Dawgs Running Club). Tune in... Read More.

SIC Foundation Honors Falcon Society and Dream Makers

Tuesday, June 4 by Nicole Behnke

The SIC Foundation recently held its annual Donor Appreciation Event in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center. A number of SIC supporters and alumni were recognized for their generosity toward SIC students, including the Falcon Society, the Dream Maker Society,... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Of Commerce – Open Line – June 3rd, 2024

Monday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc sits down with Carmi Chamber Executive Director Megan Newman and President Abby Weiss to discuss the month's Member of the Month, Express Car Care as well as several upcoming community activities. Listen in for the latest.

Locals Escape Severe Injury After Weekend Incidents

Monday, June 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is ok after a helicopter crash on the banks of a Marshall County, Kentucky lake Sunday. Stan Williams says it was pilot error that landed him upside down on the banks of Cambridge Shores where he has a property. Williams tells... Read More.

Open Line – We Love White County Summer Sack Lunch Program

Friday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

The We Love White County Summer Sack Lunch Program is now in it's 10th year having served more than 122,000 lunches for kids in Carmi, Norris City, Maunie, Crossville, Enfield, and Omaha. In this episode, Jc sits down with Ashley Elliott and Jerica Sneed... Read More.

Leaps and Bounds: Immel Talks Bullfrogs Swim Team Impact

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Let this sink in…swimming is one of the most ridiculous sports out there. Not what you’d expect to hear from the swim coach, Swimming is basically a sport to see who is the worst at drowning. But the rest of Martha Immel’s presentation at Kiwanis Thursday... Read More.

Respecting Our Elders – Lions Breakfast June 15 to Support White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Lions Club of Carmi is preparing for another community breakfast on June 15. This Club has historically held monthly breakfasts to support not only their own fundraising efforts, but those of other community organizations, as well.The proceeds from this... Read More.

County Board Approves Elected Official Raises; Anticipated Assessor Drama Doesn’t Materialize

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board met for more than an hour and a half Wednesday night, but the face off some were expecting never materialized. White County Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley and County Assessor Amy Edwards were both in attendance but never addressed each... Read More.

Illinois State Police Makes Aggravated DUI Arrest in Fatal Wayne County Crash

Thursday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 35-year-old Johnny E. Green of McLeansboro, IL for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 2 Felony) and Reckless Homicide (Class 3 Felony). On May 24, 2024, ISP... Read More.

Fairfieldian Arrested on Meth Charges Tuesday Afternoon in Carmi

Wednesday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

While you were at work Tuesday, Carmi Police were placing cuffs on 31-year-old Norman Mier of Fairfield on a slew of charges. Mier remains behind bars after police stopped him near the corner of Stewart and Hillsdale. There he was arrested on a Wayne... Read More.