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Census Hiring

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Census HiringOne year from today, the U.S. will conduct its nationwide count of every man, woman and child in the 10-year census. And for the first time, you can respond online and in one of a dozen languages other than English.This census also will... Read More.

Busy Week in Local Sports

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Local SportsIt will be a busy week for the Carmi White County High School baseball and softball teams.The Lady Bulldogs open the week against Fairfield, here in Carmi on Tuesday. That game at 4:30 will be broadcast on our sister station; WRUL 97.3 FM.... Read More.

WADI Presents Special Awards

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

WADI AwardsEvery year Community Action Agencies across Illinois select one family per county who exemplify whatCommunity Action is all about, setting goals, overcoming obstacles and achieving self-sufficiency. Wabash Area Development, Inc., your local Community Action Agency, is proud to announce the 2019 White County Family of Distinction is the Brandie Walters... Read More.

Special Four School District Meeting

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

SPECIAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR 4 SCHOOL DISTRICTSILLINOIS — The Gallatin County, Hamilton County, Carmi-White County and Norris City-Omaha-Enfield school district will hold a meeting Monday at 9 a.m. in the Hood Center conference room in Norris City to discuss special education services to students with disabilities... Read More.

County Board Agenda for Tuesday

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

County Board Agenda The White County Board will meet in regular session at 7 Tuesday night in the White County Courthouse, upstairs courtroom for what could be a busy meeting, as there are a number of items on the agenda.The board will consider a new... Read More.

SIC’s 2019 Outstanding Teacher Named

Monday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

SIC’S 2019 Outstanding Teacher is Susie Lampley HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 5, 2019) – In a vote of her peers, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Instructor, Susie Lampley has been named the Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year at Southeastern Illinois College for 2018-19. Criteria for... Read More.

Shane Farris Scholarship Jam Saturday Night

Friday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Shane Farris Memorial Jam Organizers of the annual Shane Farris Memorial Scholarship Jam invite everyone to come out Saturday night to help out a worthy cause.The annual jam will get underway around 5, Saturday, April 6 with the Appetizers and Mark Rogers. They will be... Read More.

Frost and Freeze Forecast

Friday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Frost and Freeze Forecast While local gardeners and farmers are awaiting drier weather and dry field conditions, the National Weather Service at Paducah issued the annual freeze report.According to the report, the average last freeze (32 degrees) is April 6, however, the latest last freeze... Read More.

Short Meeting for Carmi Rotary Thursday

Friday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club meetingThe Carmi Rotary club held a very short meeting on Thursday as they discussed two upcoming events.First up will be the fundraiser for the Murphy brothers of Carmi who recently lost their home in a fire. Several groups are working together... Read More.

Gunzel Tells Kiwanis to Put Best Foot Forward

Friday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Healy Named as Irvine Successor; Gunzel Tells Kiwanis How to Put Best Foot Forward Don’t waste your money on the Dr. Scholl’s custom fit Kiosk findings or toxin absorbing foot pads. Solid advice from Podiatrist Dr. Gunzel who was the featured speaker at Thursday’s Kiwanis... Read More.