Local News

Grayville Council Special Meeting Friday

Wednesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Council Special Meeting It looks like the City of Grayville and the union covering public and maintenance employees have reached an agreement.At least that’s what a special meeting set for 9 Friday morning for the Grayville City Council is indicating.The meeting agenda basically states;...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Celebrates New Mammography Service

Wednesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CELBRATES NEW 3D MAMMOGRAPY SERVICE (McLeansboro, Illinois) - Hamilton Memorial Hospital hosted an open house on Thursday, April 25th to introduce the new state of the art Hologic 3D mammography service. For the one in eight women that will develop breast cancer within their lifetime...

Ferrell Named SIC Distinguished Alumna

Wednesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

LESLIE FERRELL NAMED 2019 SIC DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 30, 2019) – Leslie Ferrell has been selected to join Southeastern Illinois College’s Distinguished Alumni roster for 2019 and will give the keynote speech at SIC commencement exercises Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m.“Leslie Ferrell is...

Carmi Goes Nuts for Opening Day

Wednesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Goes Nuts for Opening DayFolks that took themselves out to the ballgame for Carmi’s Recreational Summer League Opening Day this past Saturday, were on their own for Cracker Jack.The Carmi Kiwanis Club made sure those attending were well stocked with peanuts however.Member Kati...

Busy Day for Local Police

Wednesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Day for Local Police Monday was a busy day for Carmi police as they made three arrests beginning at 8 in the morning and running through about 5:15 Monday afternoon. Amanda M. Mercer, 34, 709 Shipley Street, Carmi, was arrested after she was stopped by...

Carmi White County School Board Reorganizes

Wednesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County School Board Reorganizes The Carmi White County Unit Five School Board met Monday night to reorganize following school board elections held earlier this year.There were no races for the local school board during the March elections, but there were some changes in...

Scandal is Rocking McLeansboro City Council

Tuesday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Like lights being turned on in a messy kitchen, Councilmen scattered once the City of McLeansboro’s second special meeting in a week adjourned Tuesday afternoon.

Hundreds Turn Out in Support of White County CEO Trade Show Monday

Tuesday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Rice Motors has been a Carmi staple for 88 years…and serves as a fitting place for White County’s newest entrepreneurs to launch their businesses in trade show fashion. That’s just what the latest 11 White County CEO class did from 5 to 7pm Monday. ...

McLeansboro Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Tuesday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

McLeansboro Man Arrested on Drug Charges Carmi Police arrested a McLeansboro man after he was pulled over following a check of his vehicle registration.The check revealed Brian A. Zoph, 41 was driving on a suspended license. Zoph was stopped and taken into custody for the...

Softball on the Air Today

Tuesday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

Softball on the air The Carmi White County Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs will be playing ball this afternoon, as both teams are set to meet Edwards County.The Lady Dawgs will be carried live on our sister station, WRUL 97.3 FM. Jason Craig and Chris Lucas...