Busy Meeting for Carmi Council Tuesday

Monday, July 19 by Ray Mitchell

Busy Meeting for Carmi Council It looks like a busy meeting for the Carmi City Council which is set to meet Tuesday at 5:30 at the Council Chambers. Matt Long, the newest edition to the Carmi Police Department will be officially introduced along with the official... Read More.

Covid 19 Update; The Latest Numbers

Monday, July 19 by Ray Mitchell

For the week of July10-16, 2021, Egyptian Health Department is reporting a total of 39 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals:Saline CountyFemale: 6 in their teens, 2 in their 20’s, 1 in their 30’s, 3 in... Read More.

9 1 1 Board Meeting Tonight

Monday, July 19 by Ray Mitchell

9 1 1 Board Meeting The White County 911 (nine one one) Board will meet in regular session this (Mon) evening at 6 at the White County Courthouse for what is expected to be a brief but productive gathering. The board will cover the PSAP modifications,... Read More.

Criminal Trespass Charges Filed

Monday, July 19 by Ray Mitchell

White County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an incident that occurred at 7:43 PM Thursday at Black Diamond Estates at 1226 County Road 700 East in Carmi.52 year old Linda Krysinski said a white female, later identified as Christina McCool, 52, of 211 North Locust... Read More.

Norris City Farm Market

Friday, July 16 by Ray Mitchell

Norris City Farmers Market Farm markets seem to be enjoying a local resurgence with the Thursday Enfield Farm Market and New Harmony’s Saturday market have been quite busy. With that in mind, Norris City organizers have decided to host a farm market on Fridays. The market will... Read More.

Covid 19 Update

Friday, July 16 by Ray Mitchell

Wayne County Fair Wraps Up This Weekend

Friday, July 16 by Ray Mitchell

Wayne County Agricultural Fair Underway The Wayne County Fair in Fairfield wraps up this weekend after a full week of activities including harness racing, mini sprints and motocross action. Citizen’s National Bank will host Pig Penning Monday night at 7. There is a $10 admission for... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board and Textbooks

Friday, July 16 by Ray Mitchell

Rend Lake Board Meeting Rend Lake College took its first step toward an all-inclusive textbook program this week at its monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. Members unanimously passed the first reading of a change to RLC's textbook policy that will take effect next... Read More.

Chamber Citizen of the Year Nominations Welcome

Friday, July 16 by Ray Mitchell

Chamber Citizen of the Year Nominations Preparations for the 77th annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce dinner to be held Monday, Oct. 4, are underway.With that in mind, the Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again asking for nominations for Citizen of the Year and Business... Read More.

CWC Looking to Normal School Year

Friday, July 16 by Ray Mitchell

CWC Schools Look to Normal School Year Carmi-White County CUSD #5 is looking forward to returning to a more normal 2021-2022 school year.Carmi White County School Board President and Brad Lee, Unit Five Superintendent, explained they realize parents, students and even staff have many questions... Read More.