Local News

New Aldermen Sworn in at McLeansboro; Firefighters Honored; Cancelled Executive Session Leaves No Update on Joiner Investigation; Dispatch Agreement Talks Coming Down to the Wire

Wednesday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

New Aldermen Dale Biggerstaff and Billy Glenn officially assumed their roles on the McLeansboro City Council Tuesday evening replacing

SIC Bowling Signs Harrisburg’s Sparks

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Bowling Falcons Sign Harrisburg’s Chaela Sparks HARRISBURG, Ill. (May 13, 2019) – Chaela Sparks of Harrisburg signs her intent to bowl with Southeastern Illinois College’s Bowling Falcons. Sparks has played for Cottom through high school, and is looking forward to continuing under his coaching in the...

FMH CEO Recognized

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

FMH CEO Katherine Bunting-Williams, RecognizedKatherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, was recently recognized by Becker’s as one of the 60 Rural Hospital CEO’s to Know in 2019 for the 8th year in a row. CEO’s featured on this list have overcome...

Illinois Crop Progress; Not Good

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Crop Progress and ConditionThere were 0.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 12, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 56.0 degrees, 4.9 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.08 inches, 0.05 inches above normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 23 percent...

New Administration for Grayville

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL5/13/19 SMAt the approximately half hour Grayville City Council meeting last night, the new Mayor and city commissioners were sworn in.New Mayor Travis Thompson was sworn in first, followed by new city commissioners Donovan Baldwin, Tyler Howell and Chris James. As he...

Bulldogs Finish Year, Lady Bulldogs Advance

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Baseball Team Finishes Year, Softball Gals AdvanceA trip to Albion ended the season for the Carmi White County Bulldog baseball team Monday as the locals lost to the Lions; 11 to 7.That game was broadcast on our sister station; WRUL 97.3 FM.Blazier took the...

farm Bureau Disapointed in Latest Tariffs

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau RegardingTariff Increase on Chinese Imports The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the recent tariff increase on Chinese imports.“The Illinois Farm Bureau is disappointed in the breakdown of the negotiations between...

Successful Awards Day at C-WC High

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Successful Awards Day at C-WC HighCarmi White County students had another successful Awards Day Friday at the High School auditorium. In total, seniors qualified to receive more than $426,000 in scholarships this year. There will be 83 graduating seniors this year. Of the senior...

SIC Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Nursing Pinning Ceremony 2019 HARRISBURG, Ill. (May 10, 2019) – Family and friends filled Joseph Deaton Gymnasium on Friday night atSoutheastern Illinois College as the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) classes of 2019 proudly accepted pins from their clinical instructors. Dr. Jonah Rice, SIC President,...

County Board Meets Tuesday

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

County Board Meets Tuesday The White County Board will meet in regular session at 7 Tuesday night for what should be a fairly routine meeting as there are no controversial items on the May agenda.The board will be asked to consider a resolution that will...