Local News

Electronics Recycling Event Coming to Carrier Mills

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

An electronics recycling event is coming up this weekend in Carrier Mills. It’s about a 45 minute drive from Carmi, but worth it if you’ve got items you need rid of and can’t find anywhere else to take them. The event will be held... Read More.

IDES has Backlog of More than 43,000 Calls from Unemployed

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been more than a year since Illinois’ unemployment claims peaked and yet, thousands of people are still waiting for call backs from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. A Freedom of Information Act request has revealed a backlog of 43,355 calls from Illinoisans... Read More.

Indiana to Force Unemployed to Prove They’re Looking for Work

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana is now following steps taken by the Bluegrass state to help employers find staff. Hoosiers on unemployment are going to have to look for work. Governor Eric Holcomb says he’s reinstating the work search requirement that was waived during the worst of the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – CWCHS Drama Presents School House Rock Jr.

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Tri County Area Lagging Behind State Average for Vaccinations

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s top physician, Dr. Ngozi Ezike says if you’re not feeling confident about getting vaccinated for CoViD-19, you should talk to your doctor about your concerns.She says nearly 10 million doses of the vaccine have been administered so far and more than 35%... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mike and Valinda Rowe – NRA Day at the Carmi Rifle Club

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Mike and Valinda Rowe Detail Upcoming NRA Day and More

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rifle Club still has openings for it’s upcoming Brownells/NRA Day scheduled for June 5th. If you’ve never shot a gun or even consider yourself scared of guns, that’s ok. As Valinda Rowe, event coordinator says, she herself wasn’t always comfortable.It’s all about... Read More.

Bulldog Wrestlers Take Matches at Pinckneyville; Run Record to 5-1

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Special thanks to Coach Terry "Sarge" Gholson for providing detailsWrestling Bulldogs traveled to Pinckneyville last night & came away with 2 more victories to go to 5-1 for the season. Coach Terry Gholson says the Bulldogs topped the host Panthers by a combined score... Read More.

Franklin County Couple Involved in Mother’s Day Crash in Saline County

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Franklin County couple are expected to be ok after they were involved in a traffic crash Sunday afternoon in Saline County. State Police say Larry and Sheila Davis of Benton were southbound on Route 34, north of McFarland Road when Larry Davis hit... Read More.

CWCHS Softball Moves to 10-1 on the Season After Topping Grayville

Monday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Friday afternoon, the Carmi White County baseball and softball teams took to the road making the short trek to Grayville. The Lady Bulldogs short gamed the Lady Bison by a 15-2 score. Junior Liberty Smith led the way tossing 3 innings and allowing the... Read More.