Local News

White County Fair Continues

Friday, August 13 by Ray Mitchell

White County Fair 2021 The 143rd annual fair opened Monday evening with the White County Fair Queen contest.The fair will wrap up Saturday night with a demolition derby. Professional truck and tractor pulls are on tap for tonight (friday) night. The pulls will begin at 7.... Read More.

Lion’s Breakfast Coming Up

Friday, August 13 by Ray Mitchell

Lion’s Breakfast Coming Up The Carmi Lions Club will be hosting a special breakfast fund-raiser next weekend at the Lion’s Den, at 305 First Street. Breakfast, a choice of pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy, will be served from 7 until 10 Saturday morning, August... Read More.

City Council Meeting Tuesday

Friday, August 13 by Ray Mitchell

Council Agenda The Carmi City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 5:30 for what appears to be a fairly routine meeting. The main item of business is consideration of two resolutions, both dealing with Hillsdale Water.Council will be asked to authorize the mayor... Read More.

Daily Covid Numbers

Friday, August 13 by Ray Mitchell

Daily Covid Numbers The Egyptian Health Department released the daily covid count reporting 21 new cases of the virus in the three counties covered by the Egyptian Health Department. There were 11 new cases in Saline County including two females under the age of five; one... Read More.

Crop Coverage Numbers Released

Friday, August 13 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Coverage Numbers Released According to the Department of Agriculture there are 11.2 million acres of corn planted this season, which is down one percent from last year.Based on August 1st conditions; the Illinois corn yield is forecast at a record 214 bushels per acre,... Read More.

One Injured in Two Vehicle Crash

Thursday, August 12 by Ray Mitchell

One Injured in Two Vehicle Crash A Raleigh, Illinois man was seriously injured in a two vehicle crash at a construction site on Illinois Route One, shortly after 10:30 Wednesday night.According to Illinois State Police, Jonathan C. Gilbert, 26, of Raleigh, had apparently stopped at... Read More.

Blood Drive Today

Thursday, August 12 by Ray Mitchell

Blood Drive TodayThe American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet the current hospital demand and end the severe blood... Read More.

Dog Days of August

Thursday, August 12 by Ray Mitchell

The Dog Days of August are upon us, but there is relief in sight, but not today…as the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory again today. A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures isexpected. The combination of hot temperatures and high... Read More.

Covid Numbers Continue to Climb

Thursday, August 12 by Ray Mitchell

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 11, 2021 of 43 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals:Saline CountyFemale: 1 in their teens, 3 in their 20’s, 2 in their 30’s, 2 in their 40’s, 2... Read More.

Hamilton County Covid Numbers

Thursday, August 12 by Ray Mitchell

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 4 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents: To date: August 11, 2021 1 Male child 1 Female in their 50’s 1 Female in their... Read More.