Local News

Our Great American Smokeout is this Thursday. While we have some good news about the adult smoking rate declining, it is overshadowed by a grim global outlook and the fact so many...

As part of this year’s It’s A White County Christmas Lighted Parade, set for Saturday, November 28 at 6:00 p.m., an Ugly Sweater Contest will be held. Families wearing Ugly...

Carmi Police arrested 28 year old Wuanita Culp of Carmi on Friday afternoon at her residence on Sixth Street on a warrant for violating an order of protection.  Culp was taken into custody...

Friday night just before 11pm, Indiana State Trooper Brent Gramig was patrolling State Route 62 when he observed a vehicle with an expired temporary tag.  Gramig stopped the driver of the vehicle on Lakeview Drive at State Route 62.The driver was identified as 40...

INA, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Everyone has heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but this year, add Giving Tuesday to your holiday list. The Rend Lake College Foundation is again hosting Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1 to help students, faculty, and staff...

The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently honored Luke McDaniel, Quality Analyst at Fairfield Memorial Hospital by presenting him with the ICAHN Young Leader Award during the ICAHN Conference in...

The Friends of the Carmi Public Library is pleased to announce that the pecans have arrived for the annual pecan sale. These new crop Mascot pecans are brighter in color and are the freshest product available (never frozen) direct from the pecan orchards in...

It’s a White County Christmas kicks off the second week on November 19 with Gingerbread House Workshop at the University of Illinois Extension Office.  Pre-registration for the workshop is required.The gingerbread contest is open to any resident of White County. Individuals or groups may...