Local News

White County Fatality Reported Friday

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

White County Fatality Friday Illinois State Police recently released information pertaining to a fatal traffic crash that occurred shortly before 7:30 Friday morning, that claimed the life of an Albion man.According to the preliminary traffic incident report; 43 year old Ricky M. Michl of Albion...

Teen Arrested on Warrant

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Teen Arrested on Warrant Leif E. Harper, 19, 812 Sycamore Street, Carmi was arrested Friday afternoon after Carmi Police received a tip, he was at the Stewart Street Apartments.Harper was wanted for criminal damage to property, over $500 in damage.Authorities arrived at the apartments to...

AIDS Walk a Success

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

AIDS Walk a SuccessThe 20th Annual Southern IL AIDS Walk was held on Saturday, with over $6,000 raised.The Pat Paynter Memorial team was the top fundraiser again this year, raising $823.80. They are still accepting donations as they work to reach their goal of $1,000...

Healthy Living for Brain and Body

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Healthy Living for Brain and Body For many many years, we’ve known the health of the brain and body are connected. But now science is able to provide insights into how to optimize physical and cognitive health as we age.With that in mind, the Carmi Public...

Burrell Park Born Learning Trail

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Burrell Park Born Learning Trail The City of Carmi was fortunate to receive a generous donation of $34,500 from Vibracoustic and Freudenberg Group through a program referred to as e2 (which stands for education and enviroment) A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday, March 22, 2019.City...

Busy Meeting for Grayville Council

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Meeting for Grayville CouncilTwo of Grayville’s favorite festivals will continue thanks to help from the Grayville City Council. Dates for the 2019 Mud Bug Fish Fry and the Hog Roast have been announced.Council members unanimously approved the Grayville Days Committee and Moos Lodge’s...

Local Sports; Softball and Baseball

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

LocalSports The Carmi White County Lady Bulldogs are scheduled to play softball this afternoon.The local ladies will be traveling to Mt. Vernon, Illinois for a 4:30 game. The girls will be in action at home Wednesday as they host Woodlawn.The Woodlawn game will be broadcast...

Grayville Council Meeting Tonight

Monday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Council Meets Monday The Grayville City Council will hold its last meeting of March at 7 this Monday night with a fairly full agenda to cover.The commissioners will address a part-time dispatcher in training; hire a payroll clerk, discuss Grayville Days and the Moose...

NCOE School Board Meeting Highlights

Monday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE School Board Meeting HighlightsThe NCOE Board of Education held their monthly meeting March 20th in the Superintendent’s office. The minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.Personnel issues highlighted the agenda for the meeting. The resignations of Jimmy Foster, NCO...

Wyatt Signs to Archery Team

Monday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

Wyatt of Allendale Signs to Compete for SIC Archery HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 22, 2019) -- Mt. Carmel High School student Tristyn Wyatt of Allendale, Ill., has accepted an invitation and scholarship to compete for the 2019-2020 Southeastern Illinois College Archery Team. Wyatt, who shoots in the bow...