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Open Line ON DEMAND – CRSL 2023

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Recreational Summer League Opening Day is returning to Mothers Day weekend on May 13th. In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Jeremy Courson, CRSL President and Jon Ballard, VP ahead of the organization's final sign up opportunity. Tune in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...