Crossville Fourth of July Celebration

Wednesday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville Fourth of July Celebration The Village of Crossville will be celebrating Independence Day, a day early this year, with festivities planned for Saturday, July 3rd, including a fireworks display. Years ago, Crossville was the site of massive fireworks on the July Fourth holiday, so residents...

Carmi Fireworks Sunday

Wednesday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Fireworks Carmi residents are invited to enjoy a massive fireworks display this year, however, the Lions Club’s sponsored car show has been moved to September.Kelly Northcott, Carmi Chamber of Commerce Director, explained the fireworks are set to begin around 9 Sunday night, July 4.WRUL...

Busy Monday for Sheriff’s Department

Tuesday, June 29 by Jeremy Smith

Monday turned out to be a busy day for the White County Sheriff’s Department as Sheriff Randy Graves and Sgt. Craig Poole, along with Deputy Scott Cantrell were all busy with reports. Sheriff Graves responded to an oil lease near Rising Sun, after the owner...

Wednesday Water Outage in Carmi

Tuesday, June 29 by Jeremy Smith

Water Outage Water main construction will result in a planned water outage set for this (Wednesday) morning beginning at 8 and lasting about six hours. The areas affected include both sides of the 400 block and 501 to 509 Plum Street, all of Cora Street,...

Tri-State Fireworks

Tuesday, June 29 by Jeremy Smith

The lifting of Covid restrictions is good news for fans of fireworks as many Tri-State communities will be hosting Fourth of July displays this year.That after most Independence Day celebrations were cancelled last year.Evansville will be hosting Fireworks on the Ohio,Sunday, July 4th after...

Quilts of Valor

Tuesday, June 29 by Jeremy Smith

Quilts of Valor The Wayne County Farm Bureau announced a new initiative in the community to make handmade quilts for Wayne County Veterans. The Farm Bureau recently donated $2,000 to the volunteers of the Wayne County Quilts of Valor.David White, president of the Wayne County...

Blood Supplies Down

Tuesday, June 29 by Jeremy Smith

Blood Supplies Down To say Covid has been disruptive would be a bit of an understatement as all aspects of life have been affected by the virus, including blood supplies.The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is affecting blood availability...

Grayville City Council Met Monday

Tuesday, June 29 by Jeremy Smith

The Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night. The Treasurer Reports $1,455,500.42 in the Restricted Account, $918,375.83 in the Investment Account, and $211,045.42 in Cash Available for Operations, for a total of $2,584,921.67.The mayor reports the pool is now up and running...

Thomas Sentenced to Ten Years

Tuesday, June 29 by Jeremy Smith

Michial L. Thomas, 24 of Carmi was sentenced to six years in prison Monday morning in White County Circuit Court, following the revocation of his probation.According to White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud, Thomas was sentenced to six years on a Class One felony...