Local News
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 40 New COVID Cases Monday
The Hamilton County Health Department was notified Monday of 40 additional positive cases of COVID-19 from Friday through Monday (Nov. 13 – 16). They include… 1 male infant
4 female children
1 female in her teens
1 female in her 20’s
4 males in...
Egyptian Health Department Reports 49 New COVID-19 Cases Monday
Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Monday, of 49 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (30)1 female under the age of 5
1 male under the age of 5
1 female under the age...
Two Sentenced in White County Court Monday
33 year old Dustin P. Bell, of Carmi, was sentenced Monday, in White County Court, to 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus one year Mandatory Supervised Release, on a class 3 felony charge of Forgery. Bell was also sentenced to 6...
Mobile COVID Testing Continues in Mt. Vernon, Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mobile testing teams that are dispatched to various locations around the state each week to provide COVID-19 testing. Anyone can be tested, regardless of symptoms or immigration status. There is no cost to the individual...
Carmi-White County School Board Met Monday Night
The Carmi-White County School Board held its monthly meeting last night via “Google Meets” due to coronavirus restrictions.Krista McLaren of Kemper CPA Group presented the school district audit for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2020. The audit is not completely finished due to...
City of Carmi Planned 2 Hour Power Outage at 11:30 Today (Monday, Nov. 16th)
There will be a power outage at approximately 11:30am today, lasting for approximately 2 hours. This will include Foley Drive, West Drive and Stewart Street. The purposed of the outage is to replace a broken primary pole.
Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night
The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. THE BOARD WILL BE PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING, PLEASE MAINTAIN A 6-FOOT DISTANCE BETWEEN OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, MASKS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO WEAR THEM. Old business to be discussed...
Carmi Light and Water Office Closed to Public Entry
The City of Carmi Light and Water Office will be closed to public entry at this time due to COVID-19 concerns. Those wishing to pay their bill may do so by phone at 618-382-5555, online at cityofcarmi.com, by using drop boxes both in front of...
NCOE and Gallatin County Schools Go Full Remote Learning Starting Today
All NCOE and Gallatin County district students, Pre-K through grade 12 will go full remote learning starting today through November 24th. Thanksgiving break is November 25-27, with no work assigned during that time. They plan to return to in-person learning on Monday, November 30th....
