Group Looking to Secede from Chicago to Hold Meeting in Mt. Vernon this Saturday

Monday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

Coming up Saturday, July 20th, a group interested in splitting the Land of Lincoln into two states will hold an informational meeting in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. From 1 – 3pm, folks are invited to join New Illinois, Inc. at the Fairfield Inn at 217... Read More.

Local Car Dealer Reacts to Sales Tax Law

Monday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

Local Car Dealer owners are understandably just as concerned as citizens about a new law that will apply sales tax to traded in vehicles. The law equates to as an example, if you trade in a vehicle worth $30,000 for a car worth $60,000,... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Recap 7-11-19

Friday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary club met on Thursday and began the gathering with a discussion of the recent fundraiser at the Lion’s Club 4th of July car show. The Rotarians cooked and served catfish sandwich baskets on the hot and stormy 4th, and while they... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Recap 7-11-19

Friday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Courtesy of Toby Brown for the Carmi Kiwanis ClubThe Carmi Kiwanians got a lesson in cyber security at their weekly meeting on Thursday, July 17 at the Farm Bureau Building.Brent Suits, a solutions engineer with Automated... Read More.

Stay Positive Stay Aggressive Donates $22,000 to Locals

Thursday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Since it’s founding in June of 2014 and including money just gifted, Stay Positive Stay Aggressive, a Kentucky based non profit with roots in Carmi, has now given away more than $120,000 to provide direct financial assistance to families that need assistance due to... Read More.

Wardrip Arrested Tuesday Evening; In Court Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

38 year old Russell Wardrip of Third Street in Carmi was in court Wednesday morning following his arrest late Tuesday evening. Wardrip was picked up on Fairground Road at a quarter before midnight on a misdemeanor... Read More.

White County Board Meeting Goes to the Dogs Tuesday Night; Puckett on Vacation

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board Meeting went to the dogs Tuesday night and County Board Chairman Don Puckett may have been miles away on vacation, yet he remained very much a topic of conversation. The visitors portion of the meeting was as long as every... Read More.

Buckman Working His Last Day as City Supervisor Wednesday

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

After 36 years including the last decade as City Supervisor, Mike Buckman is working his last day today. Due to an early retirement, Buckman will remain an employee into February of 2020, but will serve in more of a consultant capacity after Wednesday. He... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Draws (3) seed for upcoming District 24 Tourney

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi American Legion Post 224 learned it’s District Tournament Draw Tuesday afternoon. Coach Pat Stewart’s team drew the 3 seed and will face off against 2 seed Fairfield this Saturday at 3pm. The winner will move on to a Monday afternoon matchup at 5pm. ... Read More.

White County 4H Show – General Projects Results

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The busiest day of the year in the world of White County 4-H began at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at the White County Fairgrounds. Members brought in their general projects for conference-style judging. Members have worked a full year on everything from... Read More.