Jr. Pro Football Sign Ups to be Held this Week

Saturday, July 6 by Cole Carter

Just like that, it is time for another season of Jr. Pro Football in Carmi.Sign ups for the 2024 Jr. Pro Football teams will begin this week at the football practice field at the end of College Blvd.Sign ups will be held;

Jr. High Baseball Preparing for 2024 Season

Saturday, July 6 by Cole Carter

Preparations for the 2024 Carmi-White County Jr. High baseball season are underway.Travis Black enters his first season as the Bullpups' head coach, bringing experience both as a player and assistant coach.Coach Black and the Bullpups will be hosting numerous 'open fields' this month at...

Fly Arrested on Small Claims Warrant

Friday, July 5 by Nicole Behnke

A Jefferson County warrant sent an Enfield man to jail. Douglas Fly was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on July 4th on a Body Attachment warrant, pertaining to a small claims case with the Orthopedic Center of Southern Illinois back in 2023....

Holland Arrested on Warrant

Friday, July 5 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi woman spent her Fourth of July behind bars. 27-year-old Senekqua Holland was arrested by Carmi Police on a White County warrant for Failure to Appear on an Aggravated Battery of a Peace Officer charge that happened back in 2022. Holland pled guilty...

Norris City Chamber – July Member Of The Month Wild Bunch Athletics

Wednesday, July 3 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc sits down with Norris City Chamber representative Whitney Westbrook and July Member of the Month owner, Danielle Healy of Wild Bunch Athletics. Learn more about the business' beginnings and services. Plus, find out about the weekly farmers...

Mayor Pollard Responds to Criticism

Tuesday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

Those looking for fireworks at the Carmi City Council meeting July 2nd were left stymied. Instead of addressing an anonymous letter sent prior to the June 18th meeting, Mayor Pollard instead said he was waiting until the meeting was adjourned and then would pass...

Peddler Permits for the Farmers Market a Main Topic for Norris City Village Meeting

Tuesday, July 2 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met in its regular monthly session for about an hour Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Ashley Garlick, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and two other members spoke to the board concerning peddler permits...

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Fair Pageant With Hannah Sailer And Brenna Russell

Tuesday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair returns to Carmi, Illinois August 3rd - 10th. The Queen Pageant is Monday, August 5th. Today, Nicole Behnke sits down with pageant coordinator Hannah Sailer and reigning White County Fair Queen Brenna Russell. Learn more about Brenna's experience and how...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber – July 2024

Monday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

It's a new month and that means it's time for a new Member of the Month from the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. Jc catches up with Carmi Chamber Executive Director Megan Newman, Chamber President Abby Weiss, and Mark Epperson on behalf of the Member...

Carmi Man Released on Pre-Trial after Turning Self in on FTA Warrant

Monday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man who allegedly failed to appear on a Hamilton County warrant is back out on pre-trial release after turning himself into authorities Friday evening. Carmi Police say 18-year-old Talan Weber of Illinois Street turned himself in about 7:45pm. Weber was originally arrested...