Local News

White County at 35% Enrollment after First Week in Imagination Library; Club Inducts Third New Member this Year

Thursday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Just a week into the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library around southern Illinois and White County is already at about 35% of it’s 687 age 0-5 population signed up. That’s a great start, but Beth Conner, owner at Little Sprouts and a steering... Read More.

Possible Mental Health Board to Reappear in Hamilton County

Thursday, July 18 by Nicole Behnke

In Hamilton County, A Mental Health Levy has been in effect for years, but the funds were depleted in 2020. Justin from Bellwether explained that since 2015, the levy had been around $5,000 a year, but in 2018, it went up to $10,000 and... Read More.

Simmons Resigns as Bulldog Baseball Coach

Thursday, July 18 by Cole Carter

After 8 seasons, Justin Simmons has stepped down as head coach of the Carmi-White County baseball team.Simmons took over as head coach after the resignation of Craig Winter before the 2017 season. In his first season at the helm, the Bulldogs won an IHSA... Read More.

Approvals and More for McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, July 17 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met for about 45 minutes Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Chris Howten of the Hamilton County Economic Development Commission spoke to the board concerning them and the city and county’s efforts to bring retail businesses to... Read More.

Carmi City Council Returns to Form, Goes Gentle into that Good Night

Wednesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

After a few meetings with quite the hullabaloo, the Carmi City Council breezed through a session with no feedback from the handful of guests looking on from the gallery Tuesday. In just 9 minutes, Carmi leaders authorized spending of more than $150,000 including $58,500... Read More.

CWC School Board Met in Record Time

Tuesday, July 16 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board met for its regular monthly session Monday night Scott Mareing was there and has this report…After last month’s controversial lengthy session, the board met for just seven minutes with a very light agenda.The Consent Agenda was... Read More.

White County Fair just over Two Weeks Away

Tuesday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

The 145th annual White County Fair is just over two weeks away. Officials are preparing for two demolition derbies this year; one to open the fair on Saturday, August 3rd and another to close out festivities on August 10th. In between, the White County... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two in Separate Incidents Monday

Tuesday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars Tuesday morning awaiting an appearance before a judge following his arrest by Carmi authorities Monday evening. It was just before 5:30 Monday when Carmi Police took 48-year-old Michael Spoonemore... Read More.

Pistol Shoot Raises Funds for Young Leader Scholarship

Monday, July 15 by Nicole Behnke

The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau held its 14th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot at the Carmi Rifle Club on Saturday, July 13. Nineteen shooters participated in this year’s event, which raised funds to support the Young Leader Collegiate Scholarship.This... Read More.

Autopsies Scheduled for Today Following Fatal Crash Friday

Monday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

White County Coroner Chris Marsh says autopsies are scheduled for today in Springfield following a fatal accident just outside Carmi Friday. Illinois State Police say a 2000 Maroon Ford Mustang was southbound on Route 1 approaching 1350 North while a 2023 white Kia Forte... Read More.