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Local Sports Recap – March 3, 2023

Friday, March 3 by Cole Carter

Tonight is sectional championship night for IHSA high school boys basketball, and a few southern Illinois teams are in action. In the 1A Altamont Sectional, Tuscola will face Altamont.In the 1A Gallatin County Sectional, Meridian will battle Webber.In the 2A Newton Sectional, Teutopolis will face Lawrenceville.In the... Read More.

Newman Arrested On White County Warrant For Possession Of Meth

Thursday, March 2 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville woman is being held in the White County Jail following her arrest on a White County Warrant. 39 year old Amber Newman was taken into custody on 5th Street in Carmi at around 2:20 Wednesday afternoon. Newman was wanted on the warrant... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 2, 2023

Thursday, March 2 by Cole Carter

IHSA boys basketball sectional semifinals wrapped up last night with a few southern Illinois teams in action,In the 1A Altamont Sectional, Tuscola defeated Effingham-St. Anthony 48-45. Tuscola will face Altamont tomorrow night in the sectional championship.In the 1A Gallatin County Sectional, Meridian defeated Wayne City on... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month

Wednesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc visits with Amanda Courson of the Norris City Chamber of Commerce and a representative from the Chamber's Member of the Month, Bond's Grill n Chill. Tune in for more on the business and find out what the... Read More.

King to continue Football Career at Murray State

Wednesday, March 1 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior running back, Isaac King has chosen his destination to further his education and football career.Murray State University.King re-wrote the CWC Football record books by breaking or tying every nearly every rushing record including;Most points in a game (40) Most points in a... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 1, 2023

Wednesday, March 1 by Cole Carter

Last night was the first night of boys basketball sectional semifinal action in Illinois,In the 1A Gallatin County Sectional... Webber defeated Gallatin County 41-39 Wayne City will face Meridian tonight.In the 1A Altamont Sectional... Altamont defeated Casey-Westfield 61-59 Tuscola will face Effingham-St. Anthony tonight.In the 2A Newton Sectional... Lawrenceville... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – February 28, 2023

Tuesday, February 28 by Cole Carter

The IHSA Boys basketball sectional tournaments will begin tonight, with a couple area schools in action either tonight or tomorrow.In the 1A Gallatin County Sectional, it is the host Hawks taking on Webber tonight at 7 PM. Then tomorrow night it will be Wayne... Read More.

City of Carmi Preparing for Spring Electronics Recycling Event

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents only on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi.CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures:Materials to be recycled must be in... Read More.

Barbre Named Among 2023 Master Farmer Class by Prairie Farmer Magazine

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

A White County farmer is being recognized as a Master Farmer. Prairie Farmer editor Holly Spangler says, “The Master Farmer award is Illinois agriculture’s lifetime achievement award.” The award was first awarded 98 years ago, in 1925 and Martin Rae Barbre is among the... Read More.

Spaulding Arrested on Third Traffic Violation in Last Year

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities are doing their best to send a strong message dissuading major traffic violations. A young White County man, 20 year old Tyler Spaulding with addresses listed both in Enfield and Summit Street in north Carmi, was arrested early Monday morning at Huck’s on... Read More.