Niemerg Says Democrats Gerrymandered Maps for their Benefit
Democrats at the Illinois statehouse have pushed through revised legislative maps after the final drafts of the maps were released. The Republican minority continues to call foul.
Local News
Carmi Announces Trick or Treat Hours
Halloween is still nearly 2 full months away, but it’s certainly not too early to start planning. That’s why City of Carmi Mayor is announcing Trick or Treat hours now. Youngins will have from 4p – 8p to visit homes with porch lights on. ... Read More.
Local Couple Reports Criminal Damage to Property after Possible Breaking and Entering
A local couple is hoping security camera placement will help solve a break in that happened sometime Friday. The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call from Rosey York of rural Carmi who says her husband, Steve and she were at the residence in... Read More.
Rise in CoViD Cases Forcing Hamilton County Schools to Cancel Sports and Adopt “Adaptive Pause” Schooling
Another big number from the Egyptian Health Department, but lower for White County. 17 residents from White County have been diagnosed according to the most recent report, only 2 of them school age. Gallatin County added 3 new cases and Saline County has added... Read More.
White County Crops Look to Be in Great Shape Following Annual Crop Tour
White County crops are in great shape. That’s what we learned from yesterday’s White County Crop Tour. The potential yield for the corn crop could make it a record year, according to Bryce Williams, the Bureau president. The average estimated corn yield for White... Read More.
Carmi Trash Pick Up Schedule Altered for Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day is Monday. Hopefully, you get a break from work. Your trashmen are certainly taking the day off. The City of Carmi has announced that Republic will not be picking up residential trash on Monday. That will push everyone’s regular date for pickup... Read More.
Carmi White County Sports Report – September 1st
The Carmi-White County Boys and Girls golf match that was cancelled Monday has been rescheduled. The Bulldogs will hit the links to host the Spartans on Friday, September 9th. Tee off is scheduled for 4pm. The Hamilton County Foxes JV Football team topped Carmi-White County... Read More.
Spence, Gray, Skaggs, and Austin Take First Place at Wabash Christian Village Golf Scramble
On August 27th, Wabash Christian Village (WBCV) hosted their 7th annual Golf Scramble at Carmi Country Club with 19 teams participating. 90֯ temperatures did not keep the golfers from getting out to enjoy the beautiful course. Norris City Methodist Church took first place with... Read More.
CoViD-19 Update from Egyptian Health Department
Twenty one new cases of CoViD-19…those, the latest numbers from the Egyptian Health Department for White County. The report came out Friday and included 3 children under the age of 10 plus 9 teenagers. Gallatin County added 8 new cases on Friday afternoon and... Read More.
Full Coverage from Carmi White County’s Week 1 Football Win over Hamilton County
The Carmi White County Bulldog football team is 1-0 after handing Coach Jason Craig and the Hamilton County Foxes a loss to kick off the 2021 football campaign. The Foxes scored first, a 10 yard run by Clinton Rhodes followed by a 2 point... Read More.
