Football Season Opens

Friday, August 20 by Jeremy Smith

Carmi White County Football The Carmi White County Bulldogs are looking forward to a more normal sports season this year. With that in mind, the Bulldogs kick off their regular football season against cross county rival, Hamilton County, on Friday the 27th. That game, as all... Read More.

Covid Booster Shot Available

Friday, August 20 by Jeremy Smith

Covid Booster Shots Available The Egyptian Health Department has the booster shot available for certain Immunocompromised individuals. Certain requirements must be met to receive the booster at this time, such as an organ transplant or been receiving treatments for cancer. A complete list of the requirements... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Meeting

Friday, August 20 by Jeremy Smith

The Carmi Rotary ClubBy Randy AdamsThursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club was a rambling affair with several diverse topics covered during the short business portion of the get-together.Cindy Conley, the club’s expert on all things Evansville Otters explained the playoff system in place... Read More.

One Two Punch

Friday, August 20 by Jeremy Smith

One two punch leads Carmi Lady Bullpup Softball to victory. Story By Curt Hale Caroline Simmons and Mia Evans each had big days at the plate to lead the Carmi Lady Bullpup softball team to a 9-4 victory at Hamilton County on Thursday. Simmons had a single... Read More.

Jr. High Baseball Win

Friday, August 20 by Jeremy Smith

Jr. High Baseball Win Carmi White County Junior High Baseball team picked up another win last night as they beat McLeansboro; 6 to 5. .Merick Millhorn was the winning pitcher. He was also 2 for 3 at the plate & hit a triple that drove... Read More.

Hamilton County Covid Numbers Down

Friday, August 20 by Jeremy Smith

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:To date: August 19, 20211 Female in their teens1 Male in their 30’s1 Male in their 40’s There have been 985 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton... Read More.

EHD Covid Numbers

Friday, August 20 by Jeremy Smith

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 19, 2021 of 44 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals:Saline CountyFemale: 2 in their teens, 2 in their 20’s, 2 in their 80’s Male: 1 under the age of... Read More.

Popcorn Days Just Around The Corner

Thursday, August 19 by Jeremy Smith

Popcorn Days Just Around The Corner Popcorn Days and the Gallatin County Fair will kickoff Labor Day weekend. Activities get under way Friday, the third with ATV/UTV/Motorcycle Barrel racing at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Saturday the fourth the demo derby... Read More.

IECC Board Meets

Thursday, August 19 by Jeremy Smith

Board of Trustees MeetingThe Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges approved updated IECC COVID-19 guidelines Tuesday, August 17, at the regular meeting, held at Wabash Valley College.A new policy on... Read More.

Southern Illinois Schools on Probation

Thursday, August 19 by Jeremy Smith

Several Schools On Probation While the contentious discussions continue on social media concerning Illinois Governor Pritzker’s mask mandate, several Southern Illinois schools are now on probation for not following the rules; meaning those schools could lose their ability to participate in sports.29 schools, as of... Read More.