Author: Jc Tinsley
Illinois State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting
On Oct. 20, 2021 the Illinois State Police was requested by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and the McLeansboro Police Department to conduct an investigation regarding an officer involved shooting.At approximately 12:20 A.M., a Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy and a McLeansboro police officer were... Read More.
Shots Fired into Apartment in Carmi Friday Night
Carmi Police are looking for at least one individual involved in a suspected drive by shooting attempt last Friday night. Officers say they responded to a shots fired call just before 11pm at the Rice Street apartments. Law enforcement say they found 5 bullet... Read More.
Corn Day Pet Parade Winners Announced
Corn Day Pet Parade:
Best Float:Princess Peach – Hadley Williams
Camp Corn-tine – Grace & Paige Shoultz, Holly & Lauren Hays, Ellie Reese, Ryan Wood, and Jordan Jolley
Crazy Cat Lady – Katie, Blake, Emmie, and GabbieBest Decorated Bicycle:Drew AckermanBest TV/Movie Character Costume:... Read More.
Carmi White County Football Picks Up 5th Win of the Year by Rolling Eldorado Friday
Stats Courtesy of Toby BrownCarmi-White Co. 44, Eldorado 30Date: Friday, Oct. 8, 2021; Location: Boz Adams Field, EldoradoRUSHINGCarmi-White Co. EldoradoIsaac King 20-168 Dylan Henshaw 15-117Draxtyn Aud 8-68 Brock Cantrell 10-51Kit Harris 4-24 Isaac Barnett 2-24Cody Mercer 2-7Kade Stockton 3-6Kale Wiggins 3-2Cade Allen 1-(-3)Mitchel Edwards... Read More.
Tie Atop Chili Cook Off at Kiwanis Corn Day
Taster’s couldn’t decide a definitive top chili at this year’s Corn Day Chili Cook Off. Well over a hundred folks turned in their choice as judges of this year’s contest. Once in peril of potentially being cancelled due to low turnout, the contest this... Read More.
Stallings and Gates Crowned as 2021 Corn Day Royalty
Retiring 2019 Corn Day King and Queen Nate Garner and Payton Dixon have turned over their crowns to new royalty. The 2021 Corn Day Queen is Samantha Stallings. The fresh faced queen is a nine-year member of the Mad Hatters 4-H Club and the... Read More.
Corn Day Friday Event Results
Individuals are enjoying the first Corn Day since 2019 this weekend. Festivities got underway with the 2nd White County Farm to Table event Thursday night. Friday saw the Corn Day pageant. The new Corn Day Junior Miss is Emma Legg. Little Miss was won... Read More.
Open Line ON DEMAND – Meet the Corn Day King and Queen Candidates
Meet the 2021 4H Corn Day King and Queen candidates and reigning royalty: Nate Garner and Payton Dixon are the reigning King and Queen. Queen candidates for this year are Katelyn Allen, Aaliya Robinson, Kaitlyn Aldrich, and Samantha Stallings. King candidates are Joseph Gates... Read More.
Kiwanis Thanks Sponsors at Thursday’s Corn Day Preview Lunch
Another Corn Day is here in Carmi and as is custom, the Kiwanis Club took it’s Thursday luncheon prior to the event as an opportunity to say thanks to the nearly 100 sponsors who financially support the festival. Nancy J Winter, a past president... Read More.