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White County Senior Citizens Center to Host Catfish or Fried Shrimp Fundraiser and Produce Giveaway

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Senior Citizens Center will host a catfish or fried shrimp dinner fundraiser coming up a week from this Wednesday, May 12th from 4pm – 7pm. Officials say the dinner will include your choice of 2 pieces of catfish or a 12... Read More.

Eldorado Teen Inaugural Member of New SIC E-Sports Team

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

An Eldorado teen is the first official member of Southeastern Illinois College’s new college E-sports team. The group will be called the Falcons Faction of Gamers (FoG) and Jaxson Berry is the inaugural member. Head Coach Jason Fitzgerald says he’s excited to begin signing... Read More.

Learn More about Carmi Chamber Member of the Month Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The calendar has turned and so the Carmi Chamber of Commerce has announced it’s new Member of the Month. We caught up with Denny Hydrick, Executive Director of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, the chamber’s first non profit to be awarded the honor. ... Read More.

State Representative Adam Niemerg to Host Visiting Hours Locally

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

This Wednesday, State Representative Adam Niemerg will be in the area. From 8 – 9:30, you can visit with Niemerg at the White County Farm Bureau. From there, he’ll head north to Albion where he’ll be stationed at the Hope Center from 10:30am until... Read More.

Kiwanis Hears from Cherry Street Baptist Food Pantry Leader Keith Johnson

Monday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man who spent 43 year underground working mines in the area is now top dog above ground at a local food pantry. Keith Johnson moved to Carmi in 1994 after growing up in DuQuoin and living in Marissa to work mines. He... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department Receives Arson Report; Man Turns Himself in for FTA Friday

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

A 19 year old Carmi man is behind bars after turning himself in to the White County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning. Zane Highwood of Summit Street showed up at around 8:45am. He was wanted on a White County warrant for Failure to Appear on... Read More.

Senator Bailey Opposes Teacher Mentor Bill

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Story/audio courtesy of IRN...The Illinois Senate has passed a bill which establishes a teacher and principal mentoring program. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Kimberly Lightford says the goal of the legislation is to make an investment in high-quality mentoring and induction for new teachers and... Read More.

Georgia Man Cited Following Thursday ATV Accident in Burnt Prairie

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

A 40 year old Georgia man may have the worst hangover of his life today after after an ATV crash in rural Burnt Prairie yesterday afternoon. Illinois State Police say 40 year old Joel Resenbeck of Waverly Hall, Georgia was injured with non life... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Visited by District Foundation Director Thursday

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club featured a presentation by the Rotary District Foundation Director, Janice Alka from the Mt. Carmel club. Janice is a seasoned veteran of Rotary, having served as a district governor in the past as well as being a... Read More.

Wabash General Hospital Receives the 2021 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash General Hospital has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that Wabash General Hospital has been ranked within the top 100... Read More.