Local News

Latest Covid Count

Monday, August 9 by Ray Mitchell

Egyptian Health Department’s latest CoViD numbers are out and the uptick in cases continues. White County was without a single new case June 1st through 17th and only saw 5 new cases in total during the month of June. New cases, which are suspected... Read More.

Special School Board Meeting This Week

Monday, August 9 by Ray Mitchell

There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education of Carmi-White County Community Unit District #5 on Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 PM at the Junior/Senior High School Auditorium at 800 West Main Street.The only item on the agenda will be discussion,... Read More.

Craig to Coach Foxes

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

Craig to Coach Foxes Former Carmi White County Unit Five Coach Jason Craig will become the new football coach at Hamilton County High School.According to the Southern newspaper, Craig will be announced as the new coach at next week’s Hamilton County School Board meeting. Craig, who... Read More.

School Sports Set to Go Next Week

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

High School Sports Set to Go Area coaches and student athletes have been looking forward to a more normal sports season….more normal than last year’s Covid schedules; and while there may be some changes before the season ends, locally a number of sports will kick... Read More.

Domestic Violence Reported

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

An alleged domestic violence incident occurred just after 6 PM Wednesday, according to the White County Sheriff’s Department.Deputy Michael Brown of the Sheriff’s Department assisted the Carmi Police Department and responded to a 9-1-1 call at 203 6th Street, Apr. B. He spoke with... Read More.

Grayville Council Meeting Monday

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

The Grayville City Council will hold the first of their two monthly meetings next Monday, August 9th at 7 PM at City Hall.Not a lot on their plate, as old business is the campground, demolition quotes and the demolition program, sales of excess property... Read More.

Mammography Mobile Unit in Carmi Saturday

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

3D Mammography Mobile Event in Carmi on August 7th:Fairfield Memorial Hospital will bring their Mobile Mammography to the FMH Carmi Medical Clinic located at 1103 W. Main Street on Saturday, August 7th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m.No physician order needed for those who are... Read More.

2021 White County Fair Opens Monday

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

White County Fair 2021 Covid 19 forced the cancellation of the White County Fair last year, but this year,plans are in place for a full week of activities at the fairgrounds, here in Carmi. The 143rd annual fair will open Monday evening with the White County... Read More.

Vax to School

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

Vax to School With school starting just around the corner and area cases of Covid 19 on the uptick, the Egyptian Health Department and the Illinois National Guard are on the front lines of the fight against the virus and plan a Vax to School... Read More.

Covid Numbers Continue to Increase

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

Covid Numbers Continue to Increase While Illinois Governor Pritzker and Republican legislators continue to debate the state’s recent mask mandates, Covid 19 cases continue to climb in Southern Illinois. Thursday, the Egyptian Health Department reported a total of 34 new cases of the virus, with Saline... Read More.