Enfield Mule Days This Weekend

Tuesday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

Enfield Mule Days This WeekendThe Village of Enfield will be celebrating the 97th year of Mule Days this weekend, beginning Thursday evening.Thursday and Friday will be filled with pageants as the Baby Contest, Mr and Miss Tot and Prince and Princess contest will be... Read More.

Chamber Honors Citizen and Businesses of the Year

Tuesday, October 2 by Jc Tinsley

Chamber of Commerce Honors Citizen and Businesses of the YearA large crowd turned out for the 7th annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce Dinner held at the First Christian Church in Carmi, Monday evening.The evening festivities included the announcement of the Small and Large Business... Read More.

No Injuries in Carmi Crash

Monday, October 1 by Jc Tinsley

No Injuries in Carmi Crash No one was injured in a two vehicle crash that occurred around 4:30 Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Main and Staley Street in Carmi.According to the Carmi Police Department accident report; Christy P. Cribbs of 205 W. Robinson Street,... Read More.

Dunn Arrested; Again

Monday, October 1 by Jc Tinsley

Dunn Arrested AgainCarmi resident, Starlett R. Dunn of 613 Maple Street, remains in the City County Jail in Carmi this morning facing charges of theft over $500, criminal trespass to a vehicle and Driving While License Suspended.Dunn was arrested after she allegedly stole a... Read More.

Bulldogs Fall to Johnston City

Monday, October 1 by Jc Tinsley

Bulldogs fall to Johnston City In a battle of two teams trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, Johnston City edged the Bulldogs 36-32 in Williamson County... Read More.

Last Year’s Flu Season; Not Good

Monday, October 1 by Jc Tinsley

Last Year’s Flu Season; Not GoodThe Centers for Disease Control this week released some sobering statistics about last year’s flu season, but the numbers may not account for the people who got sick in Illinois.The CDC said 80,000 people in the U.S. died from the... Read More.

Boil Order Lifted for Some

Monday, October 1 by Jc Tinsley

Boil Order Lifted for SomeThe extended boil water order issued on Friday Sept. 28 to Illinois American Water customers has been extended to about 50 customers in the Tucker Hill area.Customers in the affected area should bring their water to a rolling boil for... Read More.

Active Shooter Drill Planned

Monday, October 1 by Jc Tinsley

Active Shooter DrillThe White County Sheriff’s Department, Carmi Police Department and the Norris City Police Department will be conducting an active shooter training drill at the Norris City Annex School during the afternoon hours of this Friday, Oct. 5.The Norris City Annex School will... Read More.

Prayer Walk Saturday

Friday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Prayer WalkThe local Gideons and Carmi Ministerial Association have joined together to host a special Prayer Walk this Saturday morning.Greg Grant of the First Christian Church and president of the Ministerial Association and Art Saunders of the local Gideons were guest on Open Line... Read More.

Carmi Rotary

Friday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club Reports a Full ScheduleThe Carmi Rotary club had a lot of business to wade through at Thursday’s meeting of the local club. First up, Tom Logan told the members about the upcoming “Prayer walk” which will take place this Saturday, starting... Read More.