Local News

Crop Report

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report While the recent rains have been great for the corn and bean crops, they have slowed down some work according to the latest USDA crop report. There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 11, 2021. Statewide, the average... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Hamilton County Farm Bureau Manager Sydney Lay

Monday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are hosting a US Pullers Association Tractor Pull as part of the Hamilton County Fair on July 23rd. Jc catches up with Farm Bureau Manager Sydney Lay for... Read More.

Mobile Mammography Dates Set

Monday, July 12 by Jeremy Smith

Mobile Mammography Dates in Fairfield and Grayville 3D Mammography Mobile Event in Fairfield on July 17th: Fairfield Memorial Hospital will have their Mobile Mammography at Fairfield Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 17th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m.No physician order needed for those who are over... Read More.

White County Fair Coming Up Soon

Monday, July 12 by Jeremy Smith

White County Fair Coming UpThe White County Fair, which has been on-going each year since 1878 will return to the Carmi fairgrounds this August.The 2021 Fair will be held August 9th – 14th and will feature carnival rides, food vendors and traditional grandstand events.The fairboard is... Read More.

Wayne County Fair Underway

Monday, July 12 by Jeremy Smith

Wayne County Agricultural Fair Underway It’s hard to believe summer is moving right along and proving that is the fact it’s fair season.With that in mind, the Wayne County Fair at Fairfield is underway and continues through next Saturday winding up with a giant demolition... Read More.

Housing Board on County Board Agenda

Monday, July 12 by Jeremy Smith

White County Board Meeting Tuesday The White County Board will meet in regular session Tuesday night for a fairly full agenda.The board will be asked to take action on a number of items including consideration of the purchase of the former Carmi Times building, just... Read More.

Arrest Made Following Two Vehicle Crash

Monday, July 12 by Jeremy Smith

Arrests Made Following Two Vehicle Crash Illinois State Police arrested a Carmi man and a Grayville man following a two vehicle crash around 8 Saturday night. According to the preliminary report, a vehicle driven by 25 year old Dylan A. Miller of Grayville and a vehicle... Read More.

Legion Baseball Schedule Changes

Monday, July 12 by Jeremy Smith

The Carmi American Legion was scheduled to have a full weekend of baseball but mother nature and other circumstances, changed that schedule. The locals were set to play Newburgh Jr. Saturday, but that game was cancelled as the Indiana team had to make up a... Read More.

Local Man Flown to Hospital Following Serious Accident Friday Afternoon

Saturday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

A well known local preacher, businessman, and recently elected Carmi Township Trustee is fighting for his life following a two vehicle crash Friday afternoon. 70 year old Ron Lamp of rural Carmi was on his 1984 Case tractor traveling on Route 14 just after... Read More.

Just conversation – a WRUL podcast

Friday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Just Conversation with Jc is back. In today's episode, Jc visits with Blake Seely (The Intern) and Chief Chaos Coordinator at The Original Company SxSW Tammy Knight to discuss idioms, euphemisms, and common (if misunderstood) phrases and their origins. So if you've ever wondered... Read More.