Alley Closed Today Due to Sewer Work
The alley between 7th Street and Bradshaw Street will be closed today from 8am – 1pm due to sewer work. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.
Local News
Albion Senior Citizen Center Food Service Closed Through February 12th
Due to some logistical issues with staffing, a decision was made to close the Albion Senior Citizen Center food service from Friday, February 5th- Friday, February 12th. Plans are to reopen for meal deliveries and pick-ups on Monday February 15. The other sites affiliated... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Thursday, of 16 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (10)1 male under the age of 10
1 female in her teens
1 female in her 20’s
2 males... Read More.
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Thursday
Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday.1 female in her 80’s To date:There have been 730 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County.
17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away.
707 people have... Read More.
White County Soil and Water Conservation District Landowner Appreciation Lunch February 18
On Thursday, February 18, the White County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a Landowner Appreciation lunch and Director Election at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds. Landowners or occupiers of White County of legal voting age may vote for two Directors between... Read More.
Sanjay Lewis Sentenced Thursday to 30 Years for Vicious Attack
Seven witnesses including the two victims, a family member, an ophthalmologist, two ambulance personnel, and a police officer all testified over the course of a sentencing hearing that has now concluded in the Sanjay Lewis case. Lewis pled guilty back in October of 2020... Read More.
Two Individuals Received Sentences to the Illinois Department of Corrections Wednesday Morning
Two individuals received sentences to the Illinois Department of Corrections Wednesday morning.
36 year old Christopher D. Blazier of Carmi was sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with one year of Mandatory Supervised Release plus costs for... Read More.
Rep. Adam Niemerg – Glad to See School Sports Again but Frustrated at Empty Gymnasiums
While school sports have started again in the state of Illinois, student athletes are under different very different rules, while gymnasiums that are usually jammed with people rooting on their favorite team, games are being played to empty bleachers with no cheerleaders and parents... Read More.
Bebout Signs to Play Softball with SIC
HARRISBURG, Ill. (February 1, 2021) – Kyleigh Bebout, a catcher from Hardin County, is bringing her talents to SIC."Kyleigh is the epitome of SIC Softball. She is a quality student, who demonstrates remarkable character, while exceling on the softball field as well.... Read More.
State Directs Excess Vaccine from Pharmacy Partnership Program to Those Eligible in Phase 1B
Illinois Department of Human Services deploying teams to help vaccinate long-term care residents and staff as quickly as possible
SPRINGFIELD – In order to increase the limited supply of vaccine to eligible recipients, the State of Illinois is working with Walgreens and CVS pharmacies... Read More.
