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Local Sports Recap – March 10, 2023

Friday, March 10 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior, Bryce Conner, has committed to play basketball at Oakland City University. Conner finished his CWC career with a memorable senior season, averaging nearly 16 points and 6 rebounds per game as the Bulldogs went 26-6, winning the Black... Read More.

Officer David Agee Gives Insight to School Resource Officer Role

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

The affable Officer David Agee has jokes. It’s nearly a job requirement considering, as the School Resource Officer for Carmi-White County Unit 5, he deals with a range of ages and temperaments from Pre-K to parents. He spoke Thursday at the weekly Carmi Kiwanis... Read More.

Ferrell Hospital Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Ferrell Hospital welcomes orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Dennis Beck, to the orthopedics department at Ferrell Hospital. Dr. Beck will be joining orthopedic surgeon, Dr. William Bose, and nurse practitioner, Caitlyn Genet.Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Beck specializes in general orthopedics and... Read More.

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... Read More.

Conner commits to Oakland City

Thursday, March 9 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior basketball standout, Bryce Conner, has officially committed to play college basketball at Oakland City University.Conner finished his CWC career with a memorable senior season, averaging nearly 16 points and 6 rebounds per game.Conner was well-recognized throughout the season, being selected to... Read More.

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,... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 9, 2023

Thursday, March 9 by Cole Carter

Today is the beginning of the IHSA Boys Basketball state finals at the State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign.This morning will be the 1A semifinals with Waterloo-Gibault Catholic battling Bloomington Cornerstone at 10... Read More.

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... Read More.