White County Multiplier Announced

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Officials have issued a final property assessment equalization factor for White County, according to David Harris, the Director for the Illinois Department of Revenue. The factor, typically called the “multiplier” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties. White County has...

O’Dell Sentenced on Cannabis and Obstructing Justice Convictions Thursday

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

A 26 year old Carmi man is due to spend the next several years behind bars after his sentencing hearing yesterday afternoon. Austin O’Dell was on probation for Obstucting Justice and a Class 4 Felony Possession of Cannabis conviction dating back to 2019 and...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital at Medical Surge Capacity; Latest CoViD-19 Numbers

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Officials at Hamilton Memorial Hospital say they are now at medical surge capacity with overflow into waiting rooms. You’re asked to not show up at the Emergency Room if you need to be tested for CoViD-19 for a return to school or travel needs. ...

No Parking on Main Street Today as Milling Work Continues in Carmi

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Expect trying to get through Carmi to be another pain today as contractors for IDOT continue their milling work. Yesterday, crews worked from the McDonalds area towards Campmbell Funeral Home. They expect to make further progress towards downtown today and as a result, no...

Area Unemployment Rates in Better Shape than Year Ago for July

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

The unemployment rate is way down compared to last year throughout the region. White County is at a flat 5% for July, almost half of what it was in July of 2020 (9.9%). The lowest unemployment rate in the area is Hamilton County who...

Lady Bullpups Set Season High for Runs Scored; Boys Short Game Eldorado Too

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Lady Bullpups set a season high in runs scored while pitcher Lindsay Simmons was brilliant from the pitcher’s circle yesterday afternoon. Simmons threw a no-hitter to lead CWC past Eldorado 26-0. Aly Albright drove in 6 runs going 3 for 3 from the...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Dr. Amy Dixon Talks Education after Election to NAESP

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Amy Dixon joins Jc for an illuminating conversation on education. Dixon, the Director of Curriculum for Carmi-White County Unit 5 and Principal for Lincoln and Jefferson Attendance Center, Dr. Amy Dixon. The pair talk about Dixon's recent election to serve on the National Assocation...

The Bulldogs Pre Game Show with Coach Kurt Simon

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

Jc Tinsley sits down with Carmi White County Bulldogs Football Coach Kurt Simon to recap last year's spring football season, the upcoming season and the Bulldogs Week 1 opponent, Hamilton County.

White County CEO Program Unveils 2021-2022 Class

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

The White County CEO has announced it’s 2021 class. Nine students make up the 2021/2022 group. For the first time in White County CEO’s short history, there are three young men including Jace Burzynski, Jason Lamp, and Jevin Johnson. The other two-thirds of the...

CoViD Numbers by County for Wednesday, Aug 25 (White, Hamilton, Gallatin, Saline)

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Health Department has announced 8 new CoViD-19 positive diagnoses. The latest numbers were released Wednesday afternoon. None of those reported are teenagers or children, though several parents of students at Hamilton County have been called recently to enact quarantine protocols due...