St. Judes Fund Raiser Wednesday

Tuesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

St. Judes Fund Raiser Looking for something to do the night before Thanksgiving besides watching turkeys cook. How about a chance to help the fight against childhood cancer.Local coordinators Chad Baxley and Josh Cronin have once again combined their talents and efforts to host a... Read More.

Pecans are Here at Carmi Library

Tuesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

Pecans Are HereHoliday cooks and bakers will be glad to know the Carmi Public Library Pecan sales are underway.It was announced late last week, the pecans have arrived and are now available. This is new pecans, just picked, as Mascot Pecan says; “picked, packed... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Meets Tonight

Tuesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

Enfield Village Board Meets Tonight The Enfield Village Board will meet at 7 this evening (tue) for what appears to be a fairly routine agenda.The trustees will be asked to clear old business covering the Consolidated Grain and Barge expansion, and the police computer and... Read More.

Bus Leases Top NCOE School Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

Bus Leases Top NCOE School BoardThe NCOE School Board met November 14 for their regular meeting. The minutes and bills were approved as presented.The Board discussed in detail the option to re-lease or purchase busses for the district. The District currently has 5 busses... Read More.

Busy Night for Carmi White County School Board

Tuesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Night For Carmi White County School BoardThe board passed a resolution authorizing abatement of bond levy in the amount of $215,000. This is from one year of revenue of the three year total of $645,000 received by the district from the County Schools... Read More.

School Board Meets Monday

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

School Board Meeting Set for Monday The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening for a full agenda including a number of items relating to hiring.The board will meet at 7 at Jefferson Attendance Center. Business to be... Read More.

Olney White Squirrel Count Down

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Olney White Squirrel Count DownThe annual white squirrel count in Olney has produced some concerning numbers. Volunteers identified 58 albino squirrels during several days in mid-October, compared to last year’s count of 71. Experts predict the extinction of the albino squirrel by the year... Read More.

Hardin County To Purchase Work Camp

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has approved a plan to sell a shuttered prison work camp to local officials.The Hardin County Work Camp in Cave in Rock once held 200 minimum-security prisoners. It was closed in August 2015 for budgetary reasons.The Senate... Read More.

Shaffer Signs with SIC

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Makynna Shaffer SigningL to R: Maggie Calcaterra (Head Coach - Southeastern Illinois College, Beth Hart (Assistant Coach - Carmi White County HS), Nick Shaffer (Father), Makynna Shaffer (OF,SS), Michelle Knight (Mother), and Chris Shelton (Head Coach - Carmi White County HS)

White County Christmas Events Continue

Monday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

White County Christmas Events ContinueIts A White County Christmas is a long-standing tradition here in Carmi that features a number of special events including the White County Christmas Parade and the official arrival of Santa Claus.The event has often been held the weekend after... Read More.