Local Sports Recap – August 28, 2023

Sunday, August 27 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog football team defeated the Flora Wolves on Friday night 52-16 to begin the 2023 season. Caleb Seibers led the way on the ground for the Bulldogs with 212 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16 carries.

Illinois Man Arrested in Posey County Going Over 80 through School Zone

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois man is behind bars in Indiana after State Police caught him allegedly driving 81 through a school zone. An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling the school zone at Marrs Elementary on SR 62 when he pulled over 34 year old Jerome Abernathy...

White County Sheriffs Office Serves Warrants Thursday

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s personnel served warrants Thursday. The first two warrants were served to 43 year old John Heil who had turned himself in earlier this week. Heil was also wanted out of Saline County...

City of Carmi to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Mobile Home Permit

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi City Council will hold a public hearing on September 5, 2023, at 5:20 p.m. regarding a mobile home permit for 205-207 Fifth Street.

Unit 5 School Board to Hold Budget Hearing

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County School Board will meet in special session next month in relation to the annual District Budget. The meeting will be held at the Jefferson Attendance Center, annex building at 713 Fourth Street, here in Carmi,...

McLeansboro Police Make Arrests

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

McLeansboro Police placed 36 year old Bradley Smith under arrest on Saturday. They’ve charged him with a Class 4 felony of Domestic Battery based on a prior conviction. Bond is set at $15,000 in the case according to States...

White County Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley Issues Statement Ahead of Tax Bill Issuance

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

The 2022 payable 2023 tax bills will be mailed out to the taxpayers of White County very soon. You will notice that your assessed value has been increased by a 5.14 % equalizer. This does not necessarily mean your tax bill will increase by...

Egbert Gives Kiwanis a Harmony Way Bridge Update

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

Following legislation in the late 1920’s that allowed private entities to build spans, the Harmony Way Bridge connecting White County to New Harmony was built in the 1930’s. Spud Egbert says then in 1941, the federal government realized building private bridges wasn’t “useful”. In...

Local Sports Recap – August 25, 2023

Friday, August 25 by Cole Carter

Gridiron Preview – Are You Ready For Some Football?

Thursday, August 24 by Cole Carter

In the blink of an eye, the 2023 High School Football season is here. The temperature outside doesn’t quite feel like football weather, but it’s time to lace up the cleats and buckle those chin straps. In Week 9 of last...