CWC School Board meets to swear in newly elected members

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

A special meeting of the Carmi-White County School Board was held Monday night to seat the new Board members.Superintendent Brad Lee reviewed the April election results. Kelli Chapman and Kent "Pete" Fulkerson were re-elected and Marcie Hoskins was elected, all to four year terms.The... Read More.

Norris City Village Board agrees to new commercial energy contract

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night for their May meeting. After accepting the April minutes and treasurer’s report, the Board approved the April bills and then adjourned to swear in those elected to positions on April 4th. Village Clerk Jim Crouch was... Read More.

Carmi Police make two arrests Sunday

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

36 year old Keri Case of Carmi was arrested Sunday afternoon by Carmi Police after she was observed in the passenger seat of a car in the Huck’s parking lot.Case was wanted on a Franklin County warrant and was taken into custody at... Read More.

Governor Rauner Activates State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner this morning activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Springfield to ensure state personnel and equipment are ready to be quickly deployed if needed to help local emergency responders with flooding-related public safety issues in several areas of the state. “Several inches... Read More.

Spots still available for Carmi Chamber of Commerce golf scramble June 24th

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

The 25th Annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Carmi Country Club.The tournament will be a four-person, best-ball scramble. There will be a “shotgun” start, with the morning session starting at 8 a.m. and the... Read More.

Second graders enjoy tea at Robinson-Stewart House

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Barbara Marks and Kristen Land-Blaylock welcome 2nd grade students to the oldest house in Carmi and White County. John Craw built the original 2 room log house in 1814. White County Historical Society hosted tours of the Robinson Stewart House and yard last week... Read More.

White County Historical Society plant sale this Saturday

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society will hold its 5th annual plant sale this Saturday, May 6, from 9:00 am to noon at the historic Robinson-Stewart House in Carmi.An extensive variety of plants has been donated and will be available at rummage sale prices.... Read More.

An outstanding turnout for Hamilton Memorial’s Photo Contest

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District would like to thank all of the kind photographers who sent in their photos for the photo contest.75 photos were voted on by hospital employees and the top 6 were chosen to be displayed in the newly remolded quiet room.... Read More.

Second Children’s Health Fair brings 640 children to RLC

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Over 600 local grade school children flocked to the Rend Lake College Children's Health Fair last Friday to learn about their bodies and staying healthy. A total of 640 students participated in activities in RLC's James "Hummer" Waugh Gymnasium throughout the day, including the... Read More.

WVC Expands Online Math Courses for Summer 2017

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College recently added two new courses to its Summer 2017 schedule. WVC continues to draw online students from across the nation and the world. “We recently added Quantitative Reasoning, MTH 1104, and Calculus and Analytical Geometry III, MTH 2173, to our summer schedule,”... Read More.