It's early for Carmi voters to be paying attention to an election five months off, and with the midterms one week away, but many of the challenger candidates running for Carmi city council and the mayor's race met up at the Farm Bureau building on … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Absher Foundation Awards NCOE $179,000 Donation
The NCOE district school board reviewed financial and school updates, approved special education procedures, and selected the next project for the high school maintenance grant. The consent agenda was approved by all present. The … [Read More...]
White County Budget Lower Than Last Year; Matt Wicker is New County Board 4 Representative
The White County board on Tuesday reviewed county operations and finances, as well as approving agenda resolutions and appointments, and displayed the proposed FY 2027 budget. The proposed balanced general fund operating budget … [Read More...]
Mayoral Candidate Addresses Carmi Council with Plan for City Sewer Plant
The 2027 Carmi Mayoral race is heating up after former Mayor Bill Stendeback's sudden resignation on October 5. As of this report, four candidates have picked up petitions for candidacy for Mayor. (see report here.) At Tuesday … [Read More...]
Carmi City Council Tables Payment on Lashly & Baer Redacted Bill
The Carmi City Council last night tabled a vote to pay the first bill from Lashly & Baer for special legal services in the amount of $21,531,50, citing the fact that the copies they had received were so heavily redacted they … [Read More...]
CWC Receives $421,745 Donation from Absher Foundation
The Carmi-White County CUSD #5 school board on Monday night gave its approval to receive a $421,745.00 donation from the Absher Foundation. Superintendent Jarrod Newell said the donation would be used to fund curriculum, … [Read More...]
City Worker Keith Stokes Recognized for 30 Years Service to Norris City
Long time Village Employee Keith Stokes was given recognition last night at the Norris City Village board meeting. Stokes has retired from the Village and was given a plaque last night from the board. "...a plaque for 30 yearsof … [Read More...]
Alderman Doug Hays Sworn in as Acting Carmi Mayor This Morning
Acting Mayor Hays announced he would be on the ballot for that election and stated he would not be resigning his seat as Alderman at this time, which means he can retain his vote as an alderman, but will not be able to break any … [Read More...]
Rudolph’s Claim Against City Survives, Contract’s Validity Still to be Heard
Today's court hearing where motions were heard by Landon "Rudy" Rudolph and the City of Carmi ended with a continuance. Rudolph succeeded in his motion to dismiss former Mayor Bill Stendeback and Clerk Cynthia Attebury from the … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Robert Brown, South Carolina (formerly of Norris City)
Robert “Bobby” Brown, Greenwood, SC September 18,1936—May 13, 2026 Robert Lee Brown, 89, passed away May 13, 2026 at his … [Read More...]
Lillian Kirk, Pennsylvania (formerly of Carmi)
Lillian (Lynn) Kirk Lynn Kirk, age 80, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, … [Read More...]
Dorothy Wheeler, Enfield
Dorothy Mae Wheeler Jan 5, 1938 — Aug 16, 2026 Enfield Dorothy Mae Wheeler, 88, of Norris City, passed away on August … [Read More...]
Timothy Ramsey, Harrisburg
Timothy Bryan Ramsey, age 68 of Harrisburg went to be with Jesus at 8:25 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026 at his residence … [Read More...]
Corbet Stover, Jr., Norris City
Corbet C. Stover, Jr Norris City Corbet Stover Jr., 69, passed away on August 2, 2026, … [Read More...]
Jackie Lee Thurman, of Norris City, Returns Home
Jackie Lee Thurman Sep 25, 1931 — Sep 3, 1950 Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman is returning home. On … [Read More...]
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Lydicks Celebrate Fifteeen Years of Marriage
Happy 15th Anniversary! Caleb Anthony Lydick and Gretchen Ingrid-Joy Lydick are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary, marking their Crystal Anniversary. The couple were married on September 30, 2011, at New Life Church in Carmi, … [Read More...]
Marriage Licenses/Civil Unions
October 2026 Austin Michael Brown, Carmi and Keely Brooke Koontz, Carmi Ricky Lee Kuykendall, Crossville and Sharon Lynn Hobart, Benton, Ark. Holden Shane Stewart, Berea, Ky and Magan Elizabeth Ruch, Berea Ky Alicia Diane Sturgal, Norris … [Read More...]
Mayoral Candidate Addresses Carmi Council with Plan for City Sewer Plant
The 2027 Carmi Mayoral race is heating up after former Mayor Bill Stendeback's sudden resignation on October 5. As of this report, four candidates have picked up petitions for candidacy for Mayor. (see report here.) At Tuesday night's Carmi City … [Read More...]
Alert from Village of Norris City: Online Payments
Alert from Village of Norris City: Online Payments Date: Oct 22, 2026 It has come to our attention that the Bill Pay Portal to make payments online is currently down. To make payments please call the office and we can process payments over the … [Read More...]
Carmi City Council Tables Payment on Lashly & Baer Redacted Bill
The Carmi City Council last night tabled a vote to pay the first bill from Lashly & Baer for special legal services in the amount of $21,531,50, citing the fact that the copies they had received were so heavily redacted they could not clearly … [Read More...]
CITY OF CARMI ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT November 7, 2026
The City of Carmi, along with White County, will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents only on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi. This event is provided as a service for … [Read More...]
SIC’s 48th Annual Heritage Festival Offers Holiday Shopping, Food and New Vendor Passport Nov. 7-8
Holiday shopping comes with an extra reason to explore at Southeastern Illinois College’s 48th annual Heritage Festival Nov. 7-8. Along with more than 80 vendors, festival favorites and food, this year’s event will introduce a Heritage Festival … [Read More...]
