Local News

City of McLeansboro Special Meeting Tonight (6-24-19) Expected to Finalize Central Dispatch Agreement

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

The City of McLeansboro is expected to finalize their intergovernmental agreement for central dispatch at a special meeting that’s been called for tonight at 6pm. Aldermen will gather at city hall and ahead of tackling negotiations, is also expected to discuss or accept bids...

Grayville Council Meeting Tonight (6-24-19)

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

In what appears to be a growing trend, the Grayville City Commissioners meeting set for Monday evening has a lengthy agenda; 18 items in all to be covered at the 7 p.m. meetingItems to be covered include some items that had been tabled at...

Weekend Accidents Send Two to Hospitals

Monday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

28 year old Lindsey N. Heffington of New Haven is recovering after an early morning Sunday crash just south of County Road 900 North in White County. Illinois State Police say they’re still investigating what caused the accident. According to their preliminary report, Heffington...

youth Fishing Derby at Beal Woods

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Youth Fishing Derby Do you have a Jimmy Houston or Bill Dance, professional fisherman in your family.Well, if they are between the ages of 6 to 16 they should participate in the Beal (Bell) Woods Youth Fishing Derby set for Saturday (jun22).The annual youth fishing...

Whippoorwill Rodeo Saturday Night

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Whippoorwill Rodeo Grab your cowboy hats and boots and plan on being in McLeansboro Saturday night (june22) for the Whippoorwill Rodeo.The rodeo will get at 7 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. There will be bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, cowgirls breakaway, roping, team roping, steer...

Carmi Man Arrested for Senior Abuse

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Man Arrested for Senior Abuse Carmi Police arrested 39 year old Jason Philip Schneider of 103 Maple Street, Carmi around 9:15 Wednesday night after authorities were called to the residence in relation to a domestic battery complaint.According to the incident report released by Carmi...

NCOE School Board Approves Budget

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE Board of Education recently held a public hearing June 19th at 7:00 p.m. and passed the 2018-2019 amended budget.During the regularly scheduled board meeting that followed, the minutes and the bills for the month were approved as presented.The administrators stated summer maintenance...

Rotary Club Takes a Field Trip

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Rotary Club meetingThursday, June 20, 2019The Carmi Rotary club met at a different location on Thursday, as they made the trip to the Carmi Manor for a tour with Dixie McGill. Dixie told the Rotarians that she had been the regional sales person...

Rice Receives Advocacy Award

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

RICE RECEIVES ADVOCACY AWARD FOR ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGESHARRISBURG, Ill. (June 20, 2019) – The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) has chosen Dr. Jonah Rice, Southeastern Illinois College President, to receive ICCTA’s 2019 Advocacy Award. Rice was recognized at the ICCTA Awards Banquet on...

FMH Location Changes

Friday, June 21 by Jc Tinsley

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PAIN CLINIC AND URGENT CARE LOCATION CHANGESFairfield Memorial Hospital is continuously growing and expanding to meet the needs of our patients. To accommodate for our expanded growth we have some changes we want our patients to be aware of while visiting...