Police Arrest 19 year old; Carmi Woman reports Theft

Friday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

19 year old Chase Edmonds of Carmi is behind bars following his arrest by Carmi Police Thursday late afternoon. Edmonds was taken into custody at his home on Rice Street and is charged with Domestic Battery and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Carmi Police... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Tackle Livestock Ordinance Tuesday

Friday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council is set to approve Ordinance 1572 on Tuesday. The ordinance will amend section 8 or Ordinances #20 and #918 which deal with livestock within the City of Carmi. Discussion about changes to the ordinance began last summer. We’ve got a... Read More.

Kiwanis Club of Carmi Awards Potter as Educator of the Year

Friday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

It’s hard to know how or why the award began, but it makes sense that Kiwanis honors an Educator of the Year annually because they share a motto. Both aim to “serve the children of the world”. On Thursday afternoon, Kiwanis Club President Justin... Read More.

Hamilton County Deputy Raising Funds to Purchase K9 Officer

Thursday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

A Hamilton County law enforcement officer is working hard to bring a K-9 to the force. Mathew Bryson, a Deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department says bringing a K-9 onto the team will benefit the community greatlyAdditionally, Bryson says a K9 unit would... Read More.

Social Media Causes Tri State Fuel Freak Out

Thursday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Once again proving that social media, while it can be incredibly useful and helpful, has it’s obvious and embarrassing drawbacks, locals and some around the tri state bought into gas hoarding yesterday. Fears about fuel shortages fueled some panic buying in the aftermath of... Read More.

Pork Loin Benefit for Norris City Man this Saturday

Thursday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Don Phipps Poker Run and Fundraiser Coming June 12th

Thursday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

A fundraiser cancer benefit for local Don Phipps is coming up June 12th and will feature a Poker Run, CornHole, auction and music. Don is battling esophagus and prostate cancer. He and his son Kevin run Don Phipps and Sons HVAC in Carmi. The... Read More.

Brownsville School Foundation Invites You to the Country Club Saturday

Thursday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Dust off your golf clubs. It looks like beautiful weather for a golf scramble this Saturday. The Brownsville School Foundation is hosting an entire day of activities to help raise money for new all inclusive playground equipment. All of the day’s events will take... Read More.

Representative Niemerg Introduces Legislation to Unmask Legislators and Kids

Thursday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Adam Niemerg says you should be able to ditch your mask. On the Illinois House floor yesterday, Niemerg introduced legislation ending the mask mandate. The specific legislation would roll back the requirement of all Illinois House members to wear masks at all times. ... Read More.