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CWC School Board Fills Vacant Seat in Closed Session

Tuesday, May 13 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County School Board elected Brandon Barbre to fill Brent Hammell's vacant seat after he submitted his resignation at the beginning of the month.You can read more on that story at: https://www.wrul.com/local-news/cwc-unit-5-looking-to-fill-hammells-seat-following-resignationAdditionally, the board approved resignations, employment, and volunteer appointments during the closed... Read More.

Man Arrested and Released on Monday

Tuesday, May 13 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police stopped 32-year-old Codey Morgan on Monday for having an expired and suspended registration. Additionally, the registration for the vehicle he was driving did not match the vehicle description. Morgan was arrested for Driving While his License was Suspended and for Unlawfully Displaying his Registration.... Read More.

New Board Members Sworn in for CWC School Board

Tuesday, May 13 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County School Board met for just under half an hour Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board met at first just to approve the Consent Agenda, which solely consisted of the minutes of the April 21st regular... Read More.

A Busy Weekend for Carmi Police

Monday, May 12 by Nicole Behnke

On Friday, 38-year-old Misty Brown was arrested for a DUI of Alcohol and DUI BAC over .08. Brown was also cited for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol by a Driver and Operation of a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration. Brown was taken to the White... Read More.

Two Men Arrested Due to Active Warrants

Monday, May 12 by Nicole Behnke

A White County Sheriff's Deputy was dispatched to a residence on Stewart Street due to a call from a woman who wanted a man, Matthew Gaudern, removed from her property.Dispatch advised the Deputy that Gaudern had two active warrants against him, one in White... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation Offering Scholarship Scramble Golf

Wednesday, May 7 by Nicole Behnke

The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation is excited to announce the 20th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Outing, set to take place on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the McLeansboro Golf Course. This community event is dedicated to raising scholarship funds for local students pursuing careers... Read More.

Prather Named Chief Executive Officer of Ferrell Hospital

Tuesday, May 6 by Nicole Behnke

Ferrell Hospital is proud to announce that Rachael Prather, MBA, BSN, RN, has been named Chief Executive Officer. Prather has served in several key leadership roles at Ferrell since 2015, most recently as Chief Operating Officer, and brings to her new role more than 15... Read More.

Norris City Board Met with a Short Agenda

Tuesday, May 6 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met for just under an hour Monday night for its regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The first order of business was the swearing in of the village clerk and the village board members, which... Read More.

Two Men Given Warrants While in Jail

Monday, May 5 by Nicole Behnke

While waiting at the White County Jail on a separate charge, the White County Sheriff's Department served Carmi resident Melvin Lewis with two additional warrants on Friday. One warrant was issued for the Aggravated Battery charge, which happened in January. The other was Criminal Damage... Read More.

Carmi-White County Kindergarten Round Up

Monday, May 5 by Nicole Behnke

Kindergarten Round-Up Lincoln Attendance Center will conduct Kindergarten Round-up for students who will be attending Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year. Children who are five years of age on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to start school in August. Incoming Kindergarten families are invited to... Read More.