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Russell Expresses Thanks as she Prepares to Crown New White County Fair Queen

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The 145th Annual White County Fair will open in just about a week and reigning royalty will look to crown fresh new faces Monday, August 5th. Brenna Russell, the retiring 2023/2024 White County Fair Queen visited with Carmi Kiwanis Thursday ahead of the pageant... Read More.

The White County Sheriff’s Department Arrested Two Individuals

Thursday, July 25 by Nicole Behnke

Officers were dispatched to a residence with Probation with an Arrest Warrant in hand for 34-year-old Sasha Richards. Richards was transported to the White County Jail on the warrant for a Failure to Appear.In Norris City,... Read More.

2024 White County 4-H Livestock Auction

Tuesday, July 23 by Nicole Behnke

Here are pictures and winning results of the 4H White County Livestock Auction.

Board of Review Makes Adjustments to White County Parcels

Monday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The nine total entities or individuals who appealed to the White County Board of Review have their results. All were lowered except for one, from what Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley assessed. All will see an increase though, ranging from an $8,000 jump in... Read More.

Liquor Approved and Solar Problems for White County Board

Friday, July 19 by Nicole Behnke

White County has approved its highly anticipated Liquor Ordinance. There will be different licenses businesses can get and for any future events, like weddings, being held in White County. Newly appointed Alcohol Commissioner David South is excited to add this title to his resume.... Read More.

White County at 35% Enrollment after First Week in Imagination Library; Club Inducts Third New Member this Year

Thursday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Just a week into the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library around southern Illinois and White County is already at about 35% of it’s 687 age 0-5 population signed up. That’s a great start, but Beth Conner, owner at Little Sprouts and a steering... Read More.

White County Fair just over Two Weeks Away

Tuesday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

The 145th annual White County Fair is just over two weeks away. Officials are preparing for two demolition derbies this year; one to open the fair on Saturday, August 3rd and another to close out festivities on August 10th. In between, the White County... Read More.

White County 4-H Fair Livestock Show, Tractor Driving, and Shooting Sports Results

Friday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted by Amy McCartyThe White County 4-H Livestock Show was held Wednesday, July 10 at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. 4-H members exhibited their animals in classes for Beef Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. In the Goat Show, Promiss Roser showed the Grand... Read More.

White County Senior Citizens Center to Host Medicare Help Event

Thursday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Are you or a loved one struggling to understand Medicare? The White County Senior Citizens Center in Carmi is hosting a question and answer class to help locals comprehend the ins and outs while avoiding pitfalls. The free class will be held at the... Read More.

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White County Launches Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Wednesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

White County joined the Imagination Library party officially Wednesday with Mayor Jeff Pollard proclaiming it “Dolly Day” in Carmi during a special launch event at the Carmi Public Library. A total of 4,140 children were enrolled in the program during it’s first day across... Read More.