Local News

Megan Fundraisers; Fighting the Good Fight

Friday, July 30 by Ray Mitchell

Megan Fundraisers In April of this year, local resident and mother of two young girls, Megan Austin was rushed by ambulance to Mt. Vernon with severe stomach pains.At the hospital, doctors removed a giant mass that had caused severe internal bleeding….but that’s just the beginning... Read More.

New Haven Archer Joins SIC Falcons

Friday, July 30 by Ray Mitchell

New Haven Archer Joins SIC Falcons HARRISBURG, Ill. (July 29, 2021) – New Haven native Matthew Emmerson signed his intent to compete with the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers for the 2021-22 season.Emmerson was an active FFA member at Gallatin County High School and is currently... Read More.

Howe Special Guest of Carmi Kiwanis

Friday, July 30 by Ray Mitchell

Andrea Howe was the speaker at Thursday’s weekly Carmi Kiwanis Club meeting as she talked about 618 Magazine. Howe is the editor of the monthly paper and also writes several of the articles found in it. Her goal with 618 Magazine is to spread... Read More.

Niemerg Wants Better Service on FOID Backlog

Friday, July 30 by Ray Mitchell

Rep. Niemerg Fights for Better Service for FOID CardTEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) continues to fight for better service for the thousands of applicants for new and renewal licenses for Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) cards for Illinois citizens. Illinois State Police (ISP) administers the... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Meeting Monday

Friday, July 30 by Ray Mitchell

The Norris City Village Board will hold their next monthly meeting on Monday, August 2nd at 7 PM at the Village Hall.Visitors are Heath Short and Mimmo’s concerning TIF requests and Lawrence Taylor of Fifth Third Bank.Items for discussion are dates for oil and... Read More.

Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Friday, July 30 by Ray Mitchell

A light agenda is on tap for the Carmi City Council meeting to be held Tuesday night, August 3rd at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at 225 East Main Street.Under consideration will be an agreement with IDOT for railway-highway grade crossing improvements and a... Read More.

Two Dead in Fairfield

Friday, July 30 by Ray Mitchell

Two Dead in Fairfield Two people were found dead in a Fairfield, Illinois home on Tuesday, according to local police.The Fairfield Police Department says Wayne County 911 received a call around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon about two people in a home who weren't responsive.Officers... Read More.

EHD Covid Update

Friday, July 30 by Ray Mitchell

Covid Update Fourteen was the number for Saline and White County Thursday and seven for Gallatin County. Those are the latest Covid 19 numbers released by the Egyptian Health Department as they are once again releasing daily numbers on the virus.The 14 Saline County infected include... Read More.

Harrisburg Legion Baseball at State

Thursday, July 29 by Ray Mitchell

Harrisburg Legion Playing in State Tournament Harrisburg American Legion Post 167 baseball team are set to play in the first round of the state championship tonight. The Harrisburg team combined dominating hitting and pitching to make it to the state championship after winning the Fifth Division... Read More.

SICA All South Picks

Thursday, July 29 by Ray Mitchell

SICA All South Picks Recent picks to the Southern Illinois Coaches Association All South Spring/Summer list included a number of Carmi-White County students.Blake Pollard and Titus Wood were named All South wrestlers. The Girls track selections included Kalie Burchfield and Jessica Smith.Ty Barbre was the track... Read More.