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Wiggins & Rager Win Athlete of the Year

Friday, May 23 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County seniors Kale Wiggins and Ashlyn Rager have been voted as the 2025 WRUL Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year!Wiggins and Rager are both four-sport athletes, leading the way for their teams during the 2024-2025 school year.Wiggins played a vital role... Read More.

Winter and Stone Win Annual Kiwanis Educator and Support Staff of the Year Awards

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

It’s an annual tradition. Since 1968, hand in hand with the Carmi Kiwanis Club’s creed of serving the children of the world, the organization honors those who directly serve the community’s children by handing out Educator and (since 2021) Support Staff of the Year... Read More.

SIC Names Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Friday, April 25 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College has announced that Jennifer Roehm-Scheffer has been bestowed with the prestigious Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. This honor, awarded by a vote of her peers, recognizes Roehm-Scheffer’s exceptional contributions to... Read More.

Carmi FFA Plowing Through another Successful School Year

Thursday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Just like the weather can affect planting and harvest, weather related school cancellations this week have put a damper on traditional FFA Week at Carmi-White County. The organization’s 170+ member contingent is pushing festivities to next week when a much more favorable forecast should... Read More.

FMH Names Burgess Employee of the Year

Friday, January 24 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital proudly announces that Nate Burgess R.T.(R)(ARRT) in the Diagnostic Imaging Department has been voted the 2024 Employee of the Year by his peers.The 2024 FMH Employee of Month recipients were:January – Heather Barbre, Horizon HealthcareFebruary – Yolanda Vallette, Business OfficeMarch –... Read More.

Moore, Rice Heading into 12th Year of Cheering for a Cure

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Now heading into it’s 12th competition in 14 years, White County Cheering for a Cure has raised more than $265,000 to assist those fighting cancer. Last year alone, the non-profit pulled in more than $50,000. Lacey Moore and Amy Rice will embark on another... Read More.

Bond Issue Will Force at least a Year Delay in Asbestos Abatement at NCOE

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE students and teachers are back in session after an extended Christmas break due to ice and snow packed secondary roads. The school board did gatherWednesday night and administrators said about 90% of the roads bus drivers negotiate were in ok shape. Only a... Read More.

Christmas Elves Embarking on Fifth Year of Kicks for Kids

Friday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been five years now and the Carmi Christmas Elves are gearing up for another trip through the Christmas Lights of Hope opening on Friday, November 29th throughout the White County Fairgrounds. It’s also the fifth year for the Kicks for Kids event happening... Read More.

Nominations For 2024 Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year Now Being Accepted

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual (living or deceased) or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider... Read More.

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Kiwanis Welcomes Nelson as President for Upcoming Year

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With Corn Day 2024 in the rearview, the Carmi Kiwanis Club turned attention to installing a new leader Thursday. Outgoing President Kelly Northcott, uncomfortable with accepting compliments or appreciation for her efforts, instead attempted to deflect any praise by naming others who helped her... Read More.