McLeansboro Council Answers FOIA Request

Thursday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

McLeansboro Council Answers FOIA; No News on Joiner from Council A two hour meeting Tuesday evening produced no fresh news on the public’s most followed story out of McLeansboro. We did receive a response on our Freedom of Information request earlier in the day however. WROY/WRUL... Read More.

Crop Report

Wednesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Crop ReportPrecipitation averaged 0.77 inches, 0.13 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 4 percent short, 54 percent adequate, and 42 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 2 percent short, 50 percent adequate, and 48 percent surplus.Corn planted was at... Read More.

Sheriff Reports Arrests

Wednesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

More sheriff stuff White County Sheriff Doug Maier reported Adam A. Hoover, 32 of rural Carmi was picked up in Oklahoma over the weekend.Hoover was arrested on a White County warrant in Bixby, Okla., and housed there at the county jail. The warrant was for... Read More.

Relay for Life Set for Friday

Wednesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Relay for LifeWell, the weather is cooperating with mild temperatures expected to be in the sixties, just right for Friday's Relay for Life event to be held at the track and football field at Carmi White County High School.The evening will actually get underway... Read More.

WVC Car Show July 6th

Wednesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

WVC’S DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMTO HOST 11TH ANNUAL WICKED WHEELSCAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE, & ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOWMt. Carmel, IL – Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 6, 2019! WVC’s Diesel Equipment Technology Program will host the 11th Annual Wicked Wheels Car, Truck, Motorcycle, & Antique... Read More.

Eight Teams Compete in Mine Competition; Foresight First

Wednesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Eight Teams Compete in Mine Competition at SICHARRISBURG, Ill. (June 11, 2019) – Miners of the region enjoyed a beautiful day as they converged on Southeastern Illinois College for the eighth annual Mine Rescue... Read More.

Judge Stanley Retiring

Wednesday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Judge Stanley Retiring Associate Judge Mark Stanley of Carmi has announced that he will retire early next month.According to a press release sent out by the Second Judicial Circuit in Mt. Vernon Tuesday, Stanley will retire effective July 2.The judge has served as an Associate... Read More.

SIC Softball Camp Coming Up

Tuesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Softball Camp Southeastern Illinois College will be hosting an All Skills Softball camp for two age groups June 26 and 27.The first camp for ages five to 12 will run from 9 until 11:30 both mornings. The price of the camp is $40 and a... Read More.

Southern Illinois Inflatables Bringing Fun

Tuesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois Inflatables Brings Family Fun to RegionHARRISBURG, Ill. (June 10, 2019) – It could be said that Lara and Aaron Shaw jumped into the inflatable business for the fun of it.It has been one year since the Shaw family purchased Southern Illinois Inflatables,... Read More.

County Breaks Even According to 2018 Audit

Tuesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

County Breaks Even According to 18 Audit The White County Board held its first of two required day meeting Monday morning at the White County Courtouse upstairs courtroom and covered a considerable amount of business including a look at the 2018 Audit.Don Hoffman with Emling... Read More.