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Hamilton Memorial Hospital Welcomes New Physician

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) is pleased to welcome Brian Sloan, M.D. to the care team at McLeansboro Family Clinic where he will provide acute/urgent care visits. After completing his undergraduate degree at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, Dr. Sloan went on to complete his...

Surprise, Unanswered Questions after State Announces Changes at Choate

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois& MOLLY PARKERLee Enterprises Midwest [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Families of patients at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, along with workers and community leaders,...

Rains Lands Back in Jail on Repeat Charges

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

35 year old Yolanda Rains of Enfield is out on bond following her arrest by Carmi Police Wednesday evening. It was just after 10pm when an officer pulled Rains over at the intersection of Main and Industrial. She was discovered to be driving on...

Carmi City Council Names Ballard New Fire Chief

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi’s Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief. He’s not new to the department though. Daniel Ballard was chosen to lead the municipality’s fire response at Tuesday’s Carmi City Council meeting. He’s been with the department for some time and comes from a firefighting...

Official Court Reporter Honored for Distinguished Career Spanning 36 Years

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Official Court Reporter for the Second Judicial Circuit, Traci Ackman, announced her retirement after 36 years of service and was recently recognized at the courthouse for her distinguished career. A native of Robinson and graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Ackman began her...

Carmi PD Identify, Speak with Owner of Burned Jeep

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police say they now know the owner of the Jeep Compass that was discovered abandoned and burned beyond recognition on Saturday, February 25th. According to a new report, police say they reviewed video footage they obtained and spoke with the owner...

Incident at Skeeter Mountain

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

A wanted Tennessee man is behind bars following a multiple state, county, and agency chase and subsequent manhunt. White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss says his office was alerted by Nashville, Tennessee police this morning advising there was a wanted subject at the Skeeter Mountain...

Woman Dies in Broughton House Fire

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

A Broughton woman has died and her two young children are being treated for injuries sustained in a house fire early Friday morning. Hamilton County Coroner Steve Bowling says his office performed an autopsy on 40 year old Samantha Blake yesterday. The 2 and...

Norris City Village Board to Pursue Legal Action to Reclaim TIF Money

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Rebecca Phillips of AirEvac addressed the board about its service. They transport people in emergency situations to far-away hospitals for a yearly membership fee of $75, with no additional costs, to families and individuals. They’ve been serving Norris City residents for several...

Rivers on the Rise Throughout Region

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Rivers are swelling beyond their banks throughout the region. This morning, the Little Wabash at Main Street in Carmi registered just under 28 feet. Flood stage is 27 feet. The river is currently forecasted to reach 30.3 feet around midnight heading into Friday (March...