Local News

White County Historical Society Wants Your Pictures!

Tuesday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County Historical Society is reminding everyone that your old photographs are needed to help preserve our history. Due to the late decision to close the Carmi Public Library this Friday, July 5, that date is being removed from the schedule to scan your...

Runaway Reported

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Runaway Reported The White County Sheriff’s Department is once again investigating a reported runaway from the Baptist Children’s Home in rural Carmi. According to the report, released by White County Sheriff Doug Maier, the runaway was described as a black male, 16 years old, about 5’...

Methamphetamine Bust

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Meth Bust Carmi Police arrested 32 year old Belinda A. Vogt of 607 Sycamore Street, Carmi, on meth related charges after she gave authorities permission to search her residence.According to the incident report released by Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter Vogt is facing charges...

Elastec Receives Illinois Export Award

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

ELASTEC RECEIVES ILLINOIS EXPORT AWARDElastec is proud to announce the receipt of the 2019 Governor’s Export Award for “Exporter Continuing Excellence.” Elastec is the largest manufacturer of environmental response equipment in North America with products in over 155 countries.Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Erin...

Hamilton Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation(McLeansboro, Illinois) — Hamilton Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of

2019 4-H Show Coming Up

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

2019 4-H Show Press ReleaseThe 2019 4-H Show begins this Friday, July 5 and runs through Wednesday, July 10, 2019. This year 147 4-H members are enrolled in over 1000 exhibits at the White County 4-H Shows. White County 4-H members have worked throughout...

FMH June Employee of the Month

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

FMH PRESENTSJUNE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Lucy Ruhl, who works as Billing Specialist in the FMH Business Office, has been selected as the June Employee...

Lions Fourth of July Car Show

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Lions Car Show Thursday, the Fourth of July will once again find the Carmi Lions Club hosting their annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle And Tractor Show.This is the 12th year for the annual show which will be held at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. Registration will...

Fourth of July Fireworks

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Fourth of July Thursday marks Independence Day, July 4th, the day set aside each year to celebrate our independence from Great Britain. The day has been celebrated with family outings, picnics and of course fireworks.There will be no shortage of fireworks around Southern Illinois this...

Matilda; The Musical

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Matilda; The Musical Southeastern Illinois College will be the site for the Junior Falcons production of Matilda, the Musical this weekend.The show will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday night, with a Sunday matinee set for 2 p.m. The show will be held...