Lady Bullpups; Seven and One On the Season

Friday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

Lady Bullpups; 7 and 1 on the Season The Fifth/sixth Grade Lady Bullpups put another victory in the win column Thursday night as they defeated Fairfield 18 to 3.Caroline Simmons led the locals with seven points. Mia Evans and Addision Elliott added four points each.... Read More.

NCOE Falls to Crab Orchard

Friday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE Falls to Crab Orchard The Norris City Omaha Enfield Fightin Cardinals fought a hard battle but fell to Crab Orchard 63 to 52 Thursday night in a game that had originally been set for tonight.Trace Simmons led the Cardinals with 14 points.The game was... Read More.

High Winds Cause Local Damage

Friday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

High Winds Cause Local Damage The National Weather Service has indicated reports of damage to buildings around the area were likely caused by high wind shears and not a tornado.High winds moved across the Tri-state Thursday morning and while there have been numerous reports of... Read More.

Weather Blamed for Interstate Crash

Friday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

Weather Blamed for Interstate Traffic Snarl There were no injuries, but there was an awful lot of aggravation as an overturned semi on Interstate 64 completely shutting down westbound traffic for several hours.According to the Illinois State Police traffic report, Ronald Cipriano, 57 of Miami... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Hears From Salvation Army

Friday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club Hears from Salvation ArmyThe Carmi Rotary club had a very special guest on Thursday as Don Winkleman was on hand to give his wrap-up of the Salvation Army bell ringing campaign.Don told the Rotarians that he feels as if he’s at... Read More.

Recycle Day Set for Saturday

Friday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

Recycle Day Carmi and White County residents will be able to unload old televisions and other electronics for recycling this weekend.Area residents can drop off items from 9 until 1, Saturday, Feb. 9 at 520 North Third Street, here in Carmi.Computers, televisions, radios, cell phones,... Read More.

Fifth and Sixth Grade Lady Bullpups Defeat Olney

Thursday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Fifth Grade Basketball WROY Sports was provided the wrong score sheet this morning for the Fifth and sixth grade girls basketball game, and while the Lady Bullpups did defeat McLeansboro earlier, last night’s game was actually against Olney, which the local won; 19 to 12. Natalie... Read More.

Carmi Woman Charged with Domestic Battery

Thursday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Woman Charged with Domestic Battery Carmi Police arrested 25 year old Beth Ann Allen of 225 North Main Cross shortly after 3 Tuesday afternoon on a charge of domestic battery. According to the Police Department incident report, local authorities were called to the residence concerning... Read More.

Dr. Suess Party Coming to Library

Thursday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Library Still Has Pecans and Replicas for Sale The Carmi Public Library and Friends of the Library announced a special fund-raiser that will coincide with the annual Dr. Suess Birthday party, set for March 1.The party will run from 3:30 until 4:30 that afternoon and... Read More.

Friend of the Children Nominations Needed

Thursday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Friend of the Children Nominations Needed The Guardian Center is currently planning the annual Spring Banquet, which is set for April 12 at the VFW, here in Carmi.With that in mind, the center is currently seeking nominations for the Friend of the Children award.The award... Read More.