White County Fair seeking Little Miss, Jr Miss and Queen Contestants

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair comes to Carmi August 5th through 10th and the first order of business is to crown a new Queen. Hannah Sailer, former White County Fair Queen is now the coordinator and is now welcoming contestants. The pageant will be held... Read More.

Local Pharmacist and Business Owner Andy Gee Weighs in on New State Program Aiming to Help

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

A new state program will provide up to $10 million to help independent pharmacies that serve Medicaid customers in small communities. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is launching the Critical Access Care Pharmacy Program. State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker... Read More.

Chamber of Carmi gets a New Executive Director

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce officially has a new Executive Director. Chamber president Justin Dartt announced Monday afternoon that Shana Northcott, a born and raised native of Carmi has accepted the role. Northcott has spent the last 3 decades serving as a District Probation... Read More.

City of Grayville Meeting Recap 7-8-19

Tuesday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Grayville is getting its own mini excavator, is exploring putting fencing around it’s City Dumpster, and will have it’s three water wells sanitized. That and other news came out of Monday night’s regular City Council meeting. To kick things off, Jim... Read More.

Big Ticket Thefts Reported over the Weekend to Sheriff’s Authorities

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s authorities have received two fresh accounts of theft from over the weekend. Late Saturday afternoon, rural Grayville resident Teresa Garman notified Sheriff’s authorities that sometime between June 30th and July 6th, she believes someone forced entry to a shed at her... Read More.

Bailey to Launch Campaign for State Senate Seat Today

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Darren Bailey will be in Fairfield today to formally announce his intention to seek the 55th State Senate District seat. Bailey’s announcement will be held at the Wayne County Courthouse, 301 East Main in Fairfield, at noon. The seat is currently held... Read More.

White County 4H Show in Progress – Weekend Results

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

The White County 4H Show is officially in progress. The horse show kicked things off on Friday night. Nate Garner, Katelyn Garner and Gabby Ray are all blue ribbon winners. Judge Leigh Clark praised all 3. Nate Garner took senior high points with his... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Goes 3-1 over Weekend

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi American Legion posted statement wins to close out 24th District play Saturday taking out Grayville by a 7-1 score in Game 1 and following that up with an 8-1 win. Jason Mendenhall pitched a complete game for Post 224 in Game 1 giving... Read More.

Indiana Woman Drives Wrong Way on I 64, Hits Patrol Car

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

A Dale, Indiana woman was so blazed, she was driving the wrong way on I-64 and eventually hit an Indiana State Trooper’s patrol car. 52 year old Angela Ayer had a blood alcohol content of nearly 3 times the legal limit. The accident happened... Read More.

An Evening with Abby Johnson Coming to Carmi July 27th

Monday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Pro Life Enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy "An evening with Abby Johnson" as the activist comes to Carmi on Saturday, July 27th. Johnson previously worked at Planned Parenthood as a clinic director, but resigned in 2009. Johnson’s memoir Unplanned was made into... Read More.