Corn Days Winners Announced

Monday, October 15 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day Winners Corn day 2018 is in the books and it appears to have been another success, thanks to the hard work of the Carmi Kiwanis, the sponsoring club of the annual October festival. Saturday was a full day, concluding with the music of Parmalee.That... Read More.

Corn Day King and Queen Crowned

Monday, October 15 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day King and Queen Saturday afternoon, the 2018 Corn Day king and Queen were crowned and this year’s royalty are Queen Caitin South and King Gia Berekashvilli.Caitlin is a ten year member of the Enfield Blue Ribbon 4-H Club and the daughter of Gene... Read More.

Hydrant Flushing to Begin Monday

Friday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Hydrant Flushing to BeginStarting Monday October 15th, the City of Carmi will begin flushing fire hydrants nightly from 1am-5am.The process should last approximately two to three weeks.During this time, customers may experience low water pressure or discoloration in their water. The City of Carmi apologizes for... Read More.

Football Schedule 10/12

Friday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Football Schedule; Week of Oct. 12 Black Diamond ConferenceCarmi White County at McLeansboro (Hamilton County)CZR at Chester (Sunday)Eldorado at FairfieldSesser-Valier at Vienna Little Illini ConferenceCasey Westfield at MarshallLawrenceville at Bridgeport (Red Hill)Newton at Olney (Richland County)Robinson at Paris River to River (Mississippi)DuQuoin at NashvillePinckneyville at CartervilleSparta at... Read More.

Democratic Ladies Salad Luncheon Monday

Friday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Democratic Ladies Salad LuncheonLooking for somewhere to have lunch Monday, besides your usual dining establishment; well the White County Democratic ladies have an alternative for you.It’s time once again for the annual Salad luncheon, hosted by the local Democratic ladies, a tradition that dates... Read More.

Grayville Council Schedules Two Meetings

Friday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Council Meetings The Grayville City Council will meet Monday night, a week earlier than normal, but a change approved at the last Grayville Council meeting.The meeting will begin at 7 with an executive session to further discuss an issue within the Utilities Department.Following the... Read More.

Golf Team Off to State Tournament

Friday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Golf Team Off to State The Carmi White County Boys Golf Team is waking up in Bloomington, Illinois this morning, ready for the first round of the IHSA State Golf Tournament.Coach Trey Mason and the team traveled to Bloomington early yesterday and were able to... Read More.

Rotarians Learn About Carmi Library

Friday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Rotarians Learn About Carmi LibraryThe Carmi Rotary club met on Thursday, and had a very informative discussion about the Carmi Library.Stephanie Dennis, the director of the library, was on hand to explain about this valuable resource we have in our town. Stephanie told the... Read More.

More Than 100 Sponsors Make Corn Days Possible

Friday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

More than 100 sponsors help make Corn Days possibleCarmi’s annual Corn Days celebration doesn’t just happen.Lots of people—members of the sponsoring Kiwanis Club of Carmi, its affiliated Carmi-White County High School Key Club and others—contribute hundreds of hours every year so that community members... Read More.

Christmas Parade Theme Announced for Mt. Vernon

Thursday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Downtown Christmas Parade Theme AnnouncedVERNON ILL, October 9- The Downtown Christmas committee hosted a contest among all 5-8thgrade students in Jefferson County to create a theme for this year’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st. Eighth grader, Ethan Verdeyen, from Casey Middle... Read More.