Debate over land purchase dominates Carmi City Council meeting Monday night

Tuesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met for the second time in March on Monday night, and quickly moved through the first two items on the agenda, but a packed house in the Council Chambers had a spirited but respectful debate over item number three.After unanimously...

White County Sheriff’s Dept. investigates fraud.

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a report of fraud on Friday. Stewart Poore of Springerton reported that he had sent a Moneygram from the Carmi Walmart to a woman in Texas named Neva Maxwell for $1526.23 on Thursday. Later that same day, Poore...

Carmi Police make warrant arrest on Friday

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, Carmi Police arrested 43 year old Dawn L Brennan at her residence on 5th Street on a White County warrant for violating an order of protection and a Coles County warrant. ...

Auditions for Carmi League of Arts June production set for April 2.

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts will present "Sound of Music" June 24, 25 and 26 on the CWCHS stage. The production will be under the direction of Sherry Passmore and Lynn Cantrel. Zandrea Hafenrichter will direct the music and choreograph dance scenes. The show...

WVC FOUNDATION BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

Recipients of the WVC Foundation Book Scholarship proudly accept their awards from WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler. Pictured, L to R: Michelle Hicks, Lori Graham, Dr. Fowler, Chloe Benedict, and Josh...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction Set for March 19 on 97.3 WRUL

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Radio Auction is set for March 19 on WRUL 97.3 FM with the air time being donated by Withers Broadcasting. A number of items will be available for auction with all proceeds going to the Chamber of Commerce for...

SIC’s Forensic Falcons Are 2016 State Champs

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

State champion SIC Forensic Falcons show off trophies they won at the state competition. (Back row standing, l-r): Adam Wasson, Kelsey Bartok, Cassidy Maynard, Cassandra Watkins, Alli Haley, Rachael Hooven. (Middle...

White County Farm Bureau: Join “Rethinking Phosphorus Management” Webinars This Month

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program along with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) and Illinois Certified Crop Advisers (ILCCA) are hosting free webinars this month focused on the latest research and management of phosphorus.“Rethinking Phosphorus Management” consists of three soybean...

SIC Students Win Scholarships at SIUC Accounting Challenge

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College accounting students had an opportunity to win scholarship money from Southern Illinois University Carbondale during their 18th annual Accounting Challenge for high school students as well as community college transfers.Out of the four scholarships given by SIUC to...

White County Relay for Life upcoming event schedule

Friday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

The FAMILY OF FIGHTERS still have the COOKIN’ FOR A CURE COOKBOOKS available for purchase for $15. Contact Angie Lueke (618-383-2325) or Diana Gilpin (618-384-7131) to get yours today! Cookbooks will be available for purchase at the Dodgeball Tournament, Diggin for a Cure and...