Local News
Traffic Crash on I-64 Tuesday Injures One and Leaves Troopers Scrambling to Avoid Being Struck
A traffic crash on I-64 in Wayne County, Tuesday, sent one individual to the hospital, and a couple of Illinois State Police troopers scrambling to avoid being struck....
McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday; Electricity the Highlight of the Evening
Representatives of BHMG Engineers spoke to the council for about an hour on options for backup electricity. Currently the city has old and degraded equipment to supply power in case of an outage and it can only be used in emergency situations. There's not...
Six Additional Charges Filed Against Swanner
Additional charges have been filed against Clayton Andrew Swanner, 35, of Crossville. White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud reviewed the report in reference to the fire in Crossville on Thursday, involving Swanner and Cathy Brandestein and has filed additional charges of Attempted First Degree...
Closings and Cancellations 11-12-19
The Norris City Library is closed today, but will be open tomorrow.
The Carmi Compassion Center is closed.
SIC is closed. No classes or activities.
Hamilton County Unit 10 Schools are closed today, however the DayCare will remain open and operational.
Both the...
Allen Arrested by Carmi Police for Stealing Medication From A Co-Worker’s Purse
36 year old, Sasha E. Allen, of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police early Saturday morning for stealing medication, while at work, from a purse belonging to Danielle L. Bowles of Enfield. Allen was taken to the White County jail for Theft Under $500....
White County Board, Grayville City Council, and McLeansboro City Council Will Meet Tonight; Special Norris City Village Board Meeting Wednesday
The White County Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda will be the adoption of the 2020 White County Budget, adoption of the 2019 payable 2020 Tax Levy for White County, Egyptian Health Department, Coleman Tri-County Services, and Extension Council Service,...
Carmi Rotary Club Fall Trivia Night Results
The Carmi Rotary club held their Fall trivia contest on Saturday, November 2nd, and another fun night was on hand for everyone.This is one of the Rotary club’s biggest fundraising events, and this year’s entry saw another big night for the local club. Fourteen...