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Bullpups Wrap Season Strong, Williams Heads to State

Tuesday, May 5 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Junior High Golf team traveled to West Frankfort yesterday for the SIJHSAA regional, and it was a historic day for Hadley Williams. Williams shot a 55 and became the first state qualifier the junior high program has ever had. She helped lead... Read More.

Despite Production Drop, White County Remains State Oil King in 2025

Friday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Despite production dropping by more than 100,000 barrels in 2025, White County continues to top the list of top oil producing counties in the state and by a large margin. Of the 43 counties that produced oil in 2025, White County lifted more than... Read More.

Hamilton County’s Color Guard Team Headed to State

Thursday, February 12 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Senior High’s Color Guard program is still in its infancy after a 15 year hiatus, but in just its third year, the seven member squad (with only two returning members) is headed to state this Saturday. Head Coach Lindsay Hansen describes just... Read More.

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Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.

Monday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting. by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project November 11, 2025 Khayla Evans had an intellectual disability and a history of psychiatric issues. She was charged... Read More.

NCOE Volleyball Heading Back to IHSA State Finals

Tuesday, November 11 by Cole Carter

For the fourth time in the last decade, the NCOE Fighting Cardinals are headed to the IHSA Volleyball State Finals after earning a two-set victory over Okawville in the Class 1A Super-Sectional at Wayne City on Monday. NCOE set the tone early in the match,... Read More.

Weiss Calls in Illinois State Police to Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Local Correctional Officer

Tuesday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has requested assistance from the Illinois State Police after suspected misconduct by a local correctional officer. In a release issued Tuesday afternoon, Weiss says it was this (Tuesday, November 11th) morning while jail administration was conducting a routine review... Read More.

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Hood Resigning as States Attorney; Headed to State Appellate Prosecutor Office

Monday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County States Attorney Justin Hood has signaled his intention to resign at the end of the year. In a letter to the Hamilton County Board, Hood says it’s been a great honor to serve the people and will be working as a prosecutor... Read More.

Illinois State Police Leads Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation in Marion

Friday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Group arrested eight individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Marion area of Williamson County on October 14 - 15, 2025. The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage... Read More.

Goemaat Named State School Board of Education School Nutrition Champion

Wednesday, October 15 by Jc Tinsley

It’s always a good day to be a Bulldog. Wednesday, it was an exceptional day to be a Bulldog nutrition champion. Laura Goemaat, the District’s food service manager was formally awarded the Illinois State Board of Education’s School Nutrition Champion. Back in July, she... Read More.

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Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback Gives Inaugural State of the City Address

Tuesday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

In Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback’s inaugural State of the City address at the Carmi Chamber, he says his family was initially wary of his decision to run for office. When I decided to do this, my family questioned me. Why on earth, after all those... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: state

Bullpups Wrap Season Strong, Williams Heads to State

Despite Production Drop, White County Remains State Oil King in 2025

Hamilton County’s Color Guard Team Headed to State

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.

NCOE Volleyball Heading Back to IHSA State Finals

Weiss Calls in Illinois State Police to Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Local Correctional Officer

Hood Resigning as States Attorney; Headed to State Appellate Prosecutor Office

Illinois State Police Leads Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation in Marion

Goemaat Named State School Board of Education School Nutrition Champion

Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback Gives Inaugural State of the City Address

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