Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Students from pre-kindergarten through college soon will head back to school. As families prepare for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are encouraging parents to include emergency preparedness in their back-to-school plans.

Carmi City Council adopts new liquor control ordinance at Tuesday meeting

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the first time in August Tuesday evening. The Council unanimously approved the survey of the Blockway subdivision for expansion and accepted bids of $111.11 each on a 2007 Ford Edge and a 1999 Ford Taurus declared surplus by... Read More.

Gov. Rauner issues amendatory veto to ensure school funding bill is fair, equitable for all students

Tuesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his... Read More.

Carmi Police make arrest after traffic stop

Tuesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 24 year old Daniel Aud of Mt. Carmel Monday night following a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license.Aud was pulled over at the intersection of Oak and 3rd Streets just before 7pm. A search of his vehicle also turned... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department finds West Nile positive mosquitoes in White, Gallatin, Saline Counties

Tuesday, August 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Egyptian Health Department has announced that they have collected batches of West Nile positive mosquitoes in Saline, Gallatin, and White Counties.People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin, or other perching bird should contact... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested on domestic violence charges Friday

Monday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 38 year old Jamie Browning after receiving two 911 calls early Friday morning about a domestic dispute at her residence on North 7th Street.Browning was taken into custody at 12:46 am on... Read More.

CRSL to hold All-Star tryouts

Monday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Softball All Star/Travel Team Tryout Information for: 8U Girls 10U Girls 12U Girls We will be holding tryouts for these age groups on the following dates/time. 8U - Head Coach Ashley Taylor Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6pm Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 9am 10U - Head Coach Jeremy... Read More.