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Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board Recap 5-3-21

Tuesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County School Board met in special session Monday night at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. Scott Mareing provides the recap: The board was called to order at 7 PM. Barb Mitchell was named acting secretary. There was a review of the election results from last month... Read More.

Carmi White County Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Baseball/Softball Sweep Doubleheaders at Eldorado Monday

Tuesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Baseball and Softball teams both travelled to Eldorado Monday afternoon for doubleheaders. It was a long afternoon for the Eagels as Carmi White County crushed Eldorado in all four contests. The games were moved up in... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department Deals with Trio of Theft/Burglary Reports

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department dealt with a trio of theft/burglary reports this weekend, one per day beginning Friday.Late Friday night, the department heard from Christine Pardue of Crossville who says she was watching the residence of 37 year old Kimberly Jones. You may... Read More.

White County Senior Citizens Center to Host Catfish or Fried Shrimp Fundraiser and Produce Giveaway

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Senior Citizens Center will host a catfish or fried shrimp dinner fundraiser coming up a week from this Wednesday, May 12th from 4pm – 7pm. Officials say the dinner will include your choice of 2 pieces of catfish or a 12... Read More.

Eldorado Teen Inaugural Member of New SIC E-Sports Team

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

An Eldorado teen is the first official member of Southeastern Illinois College’s new college E-sports team. The group will be called the Falcons Faction of Gamers (FoG) and Jaxson Berry is the inaugural member. Head Coach Jason Fitzgerald says he’s excited to begin signing... Read More.

Learn More about Carmi Chamber Member of the Month Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The calendar has turned and so the Carmi Chamber of Commerce has announced it’s new Member of the Month. We caught up with Denny Hydrick, Executive Director of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, the chamber’s first non profit to be awarded the honor. ... Read More.

State Representative Adam Niemerg to Host Visiting Hours Locally

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

This Wednesday, State Representative Adam Niemerg will be in the area. From 8 – 9:30, you can visit with Niemerg at the White County Farm Bureau. From there, he’ll head north to Albion where he’ll be stationed at the Hope Center from 10:30am until... Read More.

Kiwanis Hears from Cherry Street Baptist Food Pantry Leader Keith Johnson

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man who spent 43 year underground working mines in the area is now top dog above ground at a local food pantry. Keith Johnson moved to Carmi in 1994 after growing up in DuQuoin and living in Marissa to work mines. He... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department Receives Arson Report; Man Turns Himself in for FTA Friday

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

A 19 year old Carmi man is behind bars after turning himself in to the White County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning. Zane Highwood of Summit Street showed up at around 8:45am. He was wanted on a White County warrant for Failure to Appear on... Read More.

Senator Bailey Opposes Teacher Mentor Bill

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Story/audio courtesy of IRN...The Illinois Senate has passed a bill which establishes a teacher and principal mentoring program. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Kimberly Lightford says the goal of the legislation is to make an investment in high-quality mentoring and induction for new teachers and... Read More.