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Avery Sweeney Wins Edwards County Spelling Bee Wednesday Night

Thursday, February 4 by Mike Erwin

The Edwards County Spelling Bee was held Wednesday evening at the Edwards County courthouse. The participants in this year’s competition were: J.D. Harrison; Avery Sweeney; Bree Peach; Alice Robb; Danika Phillips; Kami Keener; Meado Miller; and... Read More.

Kati Sturgal, Shelter Insurance Wins It’s A White County Christmas Storefront Window Decorating Contest

Wednesday, November 25 by Mike Erwin

The winner of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce It’s a White County Christmas Storefront Window Decorating Contest is Kati Sturgal, Shelter Insurance. Her display was chosen because it represents the true meaning of the Christmas... Read More.

After 949 Wins, RLC’s Ellingsworth Retires From Softball Program

Wednesday, July 15 by Mike Erwin

INA, Ill. (July 14, 2020) — Many things have changed since Dave Ellingsworth took over the Rend Lake College softball program nearly three decades ago. Google didn’t exist yet, Timothy Dalton was James Bond, and Illinois’ minimum wage was $4.25. Even RLC had only just... Read More.

Dale, IL Man Wins $350,000 on Scratch-Off Ticket Monday

Tuesday, April 21 by Mike Erwin

A Dale, Illinois resident is $350,000 richer after winning on a $5 25x Monopoly Scratch-off ticket Monday. The winning ticket was purchased at Hunt's Hardware and Grocery in Dale.

SIC’s Model Illinois Government Wins Top Honors at State Competition

Tuesday, March 10 by Mike Erwin

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 6, 2020) -- Southeastern Illinois College’s Model Illinois Government (MIG) team was named a finalist for the “Outstanding Small Delegation” award at the recent legislative competition in Springfield —the highest honor bestowed on a delegation of 13 or fewer. MIG is a legislative simulation... Read More.

Carmi White County 6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Team Wins Harrisburg Tournament

Monday, March 2 by Mike Erwin

The Carmi-White County 6th Grade Girls' Basketball team won the Harrisburg Tournament over the weekend. Finishing with a 3-0 record in the round robin tournament. They beat Elite Six Eighteen by a score of 15-12, 17-15 over Harrisburg, and had a 30-18 win over Gallatin... Read More.

Addison Elliott Wins State’s Elks Hoop Shoot; Moves on to Compete in Regionals

Wednesday, February 26 by Mike Erwin

Addison Elliott, of Carmi, won the State's Elks Hoop Shoot last Saturday. She will now move on to compete in the regionals in Iowa City.

White County Ford & Chrysler Wins Chamber’s Storefront Decorating Contest

Thursday, November 21 by Mike Erwin

The winner of this years “It’s a White County Christmas - Decorated Storefront Window Contest is…..White County Ford & Chrysler!!! Willie Glad, Candi Stocke, Courtney Newberry, David Owen and Aaron Abbey are shown proudly... Read More.

Legion Baseball Team Wins

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Legion Baseball Wins The Carmi American Legion baseball team defeated Mt. Vernon, INd., 12 to 7 Tuesday evening in Posey County. Sauls picked up the win on the mound for the Carmi team. Scoring for Carmi were Richardson with one run, Simmons with three, Skaggs with two,... Read More.

Basketball; NCOE Wins

Tuesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Basketball; NCOE Wins The Norris City Omaha Enfield Fighting Cardinals defeated Waltonville 63 to 57 Monday night for Coach Jim Tucker’s first regional win. The Cardinals will now advance in regional play and face Woodlawn Wednesday night. Jeff Skaggs and Joey Lane had the action covered for... Read More.