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Welch, Poised for Another Term as Speaker, Reflects on Growing House Majority

Monday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

Courtesy of PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] – Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who recently announced he has the support for another term as House speaker, says he looks forward to governing with an even larger supermajority than he had during his first two... Read More.

Bulldog to Join New Pack as Alpha

Monday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Amy Dixon, a long-standing and leading member of the Carmi-White County school district, is on the move. She’ll wrap her tenure with Unit 5 at the end of the year and will succeed interim Superintendent at Harrisburg Unit 3, Scott Dewar on January... Read More.

Opening Night for Seussical the Musical at CWCHS

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

It’s opening night for the Carmi-White County High School drama department. Students will embark on their fall production of Seussical the Musical with the first of 3 shows tonight. Department head Sherry Passmore says this is the first musical the students have been able to do... Read More.

Animal Neglect Alleged Over Past Several Weeks in Carmi

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

Three horses have been rescued, another had to be euthanized, and six others are unaccounted for after a disturbing situation of potential animal neglect unfolded right under our noses here in Carmi over the last several weeks. Those who have been involved in... Read More.

Report Finds ‘code of silence’ at mental health facility where staff abused and neglected patients

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

courtesy of Capitol News Illinois & MOLLY PARKER with Lee Enterprises MidwestThis article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Capitol News Illinois.Several employees at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center attempted to cover up a brutal... Read More.

Alpha Wolffs Preview Upcoming Bulldog Basketball Seasons at Kiwanis

Thursday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

The 2021/2022 Basketball Season for the Carmi White County Boys showed incredible promise. With one play and a season ending injury at the Eldorado Holiday Tournament, the Bulldogs season turned from one form of potential to another for the rest of the way. Now... Read More.

Saline County Man Arrested at Carmi TSC Attempting to Make Fraudulent Returns

Thursday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Saline County man is behind bars after Carmi Police say he attempted to fraudulently return items at Tractor Supply and subsequently fled. According to reports, 43 year old Joshua Gibbs of Harrisburg was arrested just before 9pm Wednesday night after authorities were called... Read More.

Election Results for White, Hamilton, Edwards Counties

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County will have a new Supervisor of Assessments. Gary Baxley soundly defeated incumbent Terry Abell by a count of 4,106 votes to 1,501. In unopposed races, Kayci Heil received 5,079 votes for her new role as County Clerk. She’ll take over for Beth Sell who wasn’t... Read More.

Heil Says Election Running Smooth

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The 11 year veteran of working in the office and now presumptive new White County Clerk Kayci Heil says turnout appears to be pretty good based on how things are going so far.The primary was the first time the county used it’s brand new... Read More.

Carmi Police Looking for Assistance in Sunday Car Theft

Tuesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

On 11/06/22 at approximately 6:05 pm Carmi Police were notified of a vehicle theft from Walmart Parking lot. The vehicle was a 2007 Chevrolet Surburban, blue in color, and has since been recovered. Carmi Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the... Read More.