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White County CEO Accepts Donation from White County Off Road

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

White County Off-Road recently held a Jeep Cruise In event in the parking lot of James Cook’s State Farm Office. Proceeds from the event were donated to the White County CEO Program. Pictured making the presentation is (L-R) Mike Eyman, Cody Gottman, Dr. Clint... Read More.

Hamilton County Enhanced 911 is Live

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Representative John Bradley explaining part of the process of that took place with the Legislature, so Hamilton County could access the necessary funds to implement Enhanced 9-1-1. Left of Bradley is Hamilton County State's Attorney Justin Hood and Interim 911 Director Tracy Felty on... Read More.

White County 4H Show Opens Saturday

Tuesday, July 5 by Jc Tinsley

The 2016 4-H Show begins this Saturday, July 9 and runs through Wednesday, July 13, 2016. This year 120 4-H members are enrolled in over 704 exhibits at the White County 4-H Shows. White County 4-H members have worked throughout the year on projects... Read More.

Hamilton County Chamber Announces “Music in the Park” Summer Music Series Friday, July 8th

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the "Music in the Park" summer music series. Our next featured artists are the very talented, Taylor and Caleb Kearney. They are set to perform on Friday, July 8th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Kearney... Read More.

Traffic pattern announced for July 4 fireworks at White County Fairgrounds

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter announced the traffic pattern for this year’s fireworks display, which is set for Monday night, July 4 around 9pm. The pattern will essentially be the same as years past. Carter said at 8:45pm, the set traffic patterns will... Read More.

Illinois State Police conduct ACE patrol in Hamilton County

Wednesday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 has released the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrol conducted on Friday in Hamilton County.Two DUI arrests were made and seven citations were issued, including one for the driver not having a valid license and one seatbelt violation. ... Read More.

Carmi man killed in Wayne County accident

Tuesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was killed in a single vehicle accident in Wayne County Monday evening. Illinois State Police District 19 troopers responded to the scene on the Burnt Prairie blacktop at 5:45pm, where according to the preliminary crash investigation, 60 year old Gene Desper... Read More.

White County Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Meth Offenses

Friday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Bobby D. Morrill, Jr., 38, of Carmi, Illinois, has been sentenced to a term of 156 months (13 years) in prison for distributing highly pure methamphetamine on four occasions in 2015. Morrill had previously pled guilty on March 3, 2016, to distributing methamphetamine in... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested on Hamilton County animal cruelty charges

Wednesday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

33 year old Elizabeth Hailey of Carmi was arrested by Carmi officers Tuesday afternoon on a Hamilton County warrant for cruel treatment to animals. Hailey was taken into custody just after 1pm at Yesterdays Drive-In and transported to the White County Jail. She was... Read More.

Carmi-White County School Board prepares for lack of state budget

Tuesday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The amended FY 2016 budget was approved. Total expenditures were $17.4 million, exceeding total receipts of $17.3 million, resulting in a deficit of $98,504. This budget has allowed the district to maintain the programs that are expected from our community, while providing dollars for... Read More.