SIC Welcoming Inaugural Dual Credit Class to Stan Williams Career and Training Center

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

It was 1999 when Southeastern Illinois College initially applied for the capital development project in Carmi. Nearly 25 years later, SIC’s Stan Williams Career and Training Center is welcoming it’s inaugural class. Dr. Karen Weiss, the Vice President of Academic and Student Services along... Read More.

Rush Sentenced To Nine Years In The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Thursday, August 17 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man learned he will be spending the next 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections during sentencing in White County Court Wednesday. The sentence was handed down to 33 year old Ricky Rush by White County Judge T Scott Webb. Rush... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 17, 2023

Thursday, August 17 by Cole Carter

Coming up this Saturday is the annual 200 point showcase for the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team. Everyone is welcome to attend to get a preview of this season’s squad. The Lady Bulldogs will then begin their season on Monday when... Read More.

Carmi Man Chooses Jail

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

A 35 year old Carmi man chose jail Tuesday night. Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a Stewart Street home just before 9:30 where they spoke with Tammy Gaudern who was sitting on the porch. Gaudern said 35 year old Matthew Gaudern had been living... Read More.

White County Board Meeting Considers Building More, Talks Solar, and More

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

A handful of county residents, a landowner/lessee and the project manager for Invenergy agree that after weeks of aggravation and high anxiety, things around the solar farm being built in the Centerville area are getting better. Brooks York, Craig Williams, Martin Rae Barbre, and... Read More.

Grudge Street Racing Looking to Take Airport Racing to McLeansboro

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and filed this report… Dustin Larkin of A2B Productions addressed the board about bringing his street racing TV show, Grudge Street, to... Read More.

Carmi Council Approves TIF Agreement for HD Bean; Amends Zoning Ordinance for NFE Realty

Wednesday, August 16 by Jc Tinsley

HD Bean Jewelers has the go ahead on a TIF Façade Improvement through the Carmi City Council after Tuesday night’s meeting. Cody Gottman, owner of the store, says to expect a lot of commotion in front of the store in the next couple weeks... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 16, 2023

Wednesday, August 16 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County junior high baseball and softball teams traveled to Eldorado yesterday afternoon. The Bullpup baseball team lost to fall to 1-2 on the season, but the Lady Bullpups improved to 3-2 on the year with a 19-5 win. Ava... Read More.

Shreves named 2023 Wayne County Farm Family of the Year

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Wayne County Farm Bureau is pleased to honor the Shreve Family as their 2023 Farm Family of the Year. The organization made the announcement at the member Appreciation Dinner last month.In 1989, Mike and Sharla opened Shreve’s Pumpkin Patch. For the first few... Read More.

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Carmi Boil Order Lifted

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Water Superintendent Kurt Cleveland says the boil order that had been issued on August 10th for Carmi water customers between Shipley and Stewart Street starting on 7th Street west to Illinois Street has been lifted.