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With CEO Program, Students Begin the Journey of a Lifetime

Friday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

While most high school students are thinking about school supplies, classes and extracurriculars, White County CEO students are thinking about what it looks like to start and run their own business.

Back to School Costs On Rise

Thursday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

The price tag for parents to send their kids back to school this year is estimated at more than $500. Accounting and consulting firm Deloitte has a new survey that puts the price tag per family at $510. That’s for things like shoes, pens,...

Fatal Head-On Collision Near Fairfield

Thursday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

One is dead and three are injured after a head-on collision by the Merriam Crossroads east of Fairfield yesterday morning. Wayne County Coroner Jimmy Taylor says 66-year-old Fairfield resident Beverly Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. She was taking her grandson to register...

Owen Cases Finalized in White County Court

Thursday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court Wednesday, Wendi Owen’s cases were finalized. The 46 year old Grayville woman will serve additional time that’s been added on to her previously imposed sentence. Owen pled guilty to Class 4 felonies of Aggravated Assault, Aiding a Fugitive and Aggravated...

First Demolition Derby Held; Pedal Tractor Pull Cancelled

Thursday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

It’s quality…not quantity. At least it was at the White County Fair last night. Less than a dozen cars turned out for the first Demolition Derby, but those that participated put on a good show. A trio of Belfords took home prizes, but Jeremy...

Carmi Police Take Stolen Bike Report

Thursday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police have taken another report of a stolen bike. Jason Schneider of 8th Street in Carmi reports to police the bike was taken Tuesday afternoon sometime between the hours of 3:40 and 4:40 from the Carmi Church of God on Sycamore Street. The...

White County Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Delta Dental Grants

Thursday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

White County organizations are encouraged to apply for the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation annual grants program. Ryan Curell reports Delta Dental provides funding for programs that work to improve the oral health of Illinois children. The Foundation will begin accepting applications tomorrow, Friday,...

Blood Drive Coming to Carmi; Participation Gets You Amazon Gift Card

Thursday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive this coming Wednesday. The drive is being held from 2 to 7pm at the Fellowship Hall within First Christian Church located on Bohleber Drive in Carmi. If saving lives isn’t reason enough to donate, Red...

Carmi Police Searching for Man who Eluded Capture; Theft Report; Fairfield Man Arrested in Carmi on Jasper County Warrant

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Police are searching for a Marion man who eluded them Friday afternoon in Carmi. According to a report filed by Carmi PD, 56 year old Harold Littlefield was pulled over around 12:30pm in the alley at 413 7th Street. Officer Jonathan Lucas approached Littlefield’s...

Tuesday Crash South of Norris City Sends Two to Hospital by Helicopter

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Sketchy details have emerged following an afternoon crash from Tuesday that occurred about a half mile north of Gossett Road on Highway 45 south of Norris City. State Police say the accident happened at around a quarter after 3 involving a 1988 Peterbilt semi...