Local News
Blood Donation Remains Essential Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
(March 8, 20201) — A year ago, many things in the world paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the need for blood never stopped. Today blood donations are just as essential, and the American Red Cross urges individuals who are healthy to make... Read More.
Carmi Woman Arrested Saturday for Battery
31 year old Nicole D. Pickney of 808 Sycamore Street in Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Saturday afternoon for Battery, after striking 21 year old, Aaliyah J. Dent in the mouth. She bonded out to $100 cash plus a $20 booking fee.
ISP District 19 Investigates Traffic Crash in Hamilton County Sunday Night
Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Single Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash Sunday night at approximately 10:34 p.m in Hamilton County. 32 year old, Sarah M. McFarland, of McLeansboro was traveling westbound on Norris City Road approaching IL. RT. 142 , when she failed... Read More.
Carmi American Legion Baseball Team Splits Double Header with Alton on Saturday
Game 1R H E
Alton 7 7 2
Carmi 2 5 3Lane Buchanan goes 2-2 with 1 RBI and 1 Run Scored
Luke Sweeny goes 1-3 with 1 Run ScoredLP: Will Ledford 4 2/3 IP 6 Runs 2 Earned
Jacob Lamont 2 1/3 IP 1 Run 1 EarnedGame... Read More.
Rep. Severin: Sign the Petition – Let the Fans In!
BENTON - State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) led a bipartisan coalition of legislators in requesting the loosening of restrictions on fan and audience attendance at extracurricular activities imposed by Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health as part of the administration's... Read More.
Cox Signs to Play Softball with SIC
HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 5, 2021) – Lory Cox, a Marion High School Wildcat, has signed a letter of intent to play softball for Southeastern Illinois College."Lory is a very versatile player, who can play infield, outfield, and even pitch. Most importantly, she fits... Read More.
Rep. Niemerg Sets Satellite Office Hours for March 18 for Wayne, Richland, and Lawrence Counties
TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced that the next Satellite Office Hours will be in Lawrence, Richland, and Wayne Counties for Thursday, March 18. Thursday, March 188:00 – 10:00 AM Fairfield City Hall (109 NE 2nd Street)11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Olney City Hall -... Read More.
Carmi-White County Junior High Sports Change
The 7/8 boys basketball game at Fairfield on Monday (8th) has been cancelled.7/8 boys will now host Ciscne on Monday (8th).....5:15 pm start time
Photos with the Easter Bunny, Saturday, April 3rd
The Easter Bunny is Hopping into Carmi on Saturday, April 3 from 9-4 for photos at The Social House. The cost is $10 per child with multi person pricing available, fur babies are welcome too!! Reservations are a must and can be... Read More.
