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National EAS Test

(CNN) — If you hear a screeching alert go off on your cell phone – and everyone else’s cell phone – this Wednesday at 1:20 pm Central time, don’t panic.The federal government said it will conduct on Wednesday afternoon a nationwide test of its Emergency...

There’s No Place Like Mule Days

While the number of folks that have been celebrating Mule Days since it began is probably low if any at all, as this year’s Enfield fall celebration is observing its 102nd year.This year’s theme “There’s No Place Like Mule Days,” is an invitation to...

Gallatin County Farm to Table; Success

After a $22,000+ inaugural event in 2022, Gallatin County doubled down betting it could get even better. Officials were rewarded Friday evening with great weather and an even bigger turnout. Patrick Scates says before paying bills, the 2023 event takes in nearly $40,000 in...
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Hydrant Flushing Continues

It happens every year and this year is no exception.The City of Carmi will continue its fire hydrant flushing this week. Flushing will occur nightly, from 12am-5am.  The process will last through October 31, 2023. During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored...

Deadly Crash in Effingham County

 (Effingham Co., IL)  --  Illinois State Police continue to investigate a deadly crash in Effingham County involving a semi truck carrying seven-thousand gallons of ammonia.  Authorities say the tanker was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 40 near the town...

Sasquatch Festival Coming to Harrisburg

Sasquatch….Bigfoot…whatever you prefer to call the “critter” that’s considered the king of “hide and seek,” will be the featured them of the first ever Sasquatch Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7 in downtown Harrisburg.The concept grew out of a fall 2020 meeting of Harrisburg...
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Good News for Senior Drivers

Illinois drivers ages 75 to 78 do not need to take an annual driving test to renew their license, a change made during the pandemic and now the Illinois Secretary of State wants to make that permanent.Citing statistics showing accidents for that age group...

Unit Five School Board New Hires

The Carmi White County Unit Five School Board met in regular session Monday night and following the regular meeting, the board went into executive session.Following that closed door session a number of resignations were accepted and the board hired several new personnel.The resignations included...

Rend Lake Art and Wine Festival This Weekend

Wine lovers are reminded it’s time for the annual Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake.The annual event will be held this Saturday and Sunday, (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1) and will feature 11 different Southern Illinois Wineries that will offer their “vino” for...
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Petition Picked Up for County District Three

It’s six months before the Illinois primary but interest in the local elections continues as a Burnt Prairie Township resident picked up a petition to represent County Board District Three, which covers all of Burnt Prairie Township and a portion of Carmi Township.John Stockton,...