Local News
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Information
Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 4-8pm.
Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights turned on.
Drivers should use extra caution during these hours.
White county residents worried about their children... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend
Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of twenty (9 on Saturday, 11 on Sunday) Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:
Saline County (10)
a male, in his teens
2 males, in their... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 37 New COVID-19 Cases Friday
Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 23, 2020, of 37 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:
Saline County
a male, in his teens, at home and in isolation
a female, in her 20’s, at home and... Read More.
51 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease
Number of counties increases from 34 last week
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 51 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or... Read More.
White County Supervisor of Assessments Responds to Criticisms
Much has been made of the delay in White County taxes. Aside from a prepared statement from White County Supervisor of Assessments Terry Abell, the only words shared about the situation have been by others and have mostly been accusatory or at the very... Read More.
White County Ambulance Service Gets to Meet the Man They Saved
On Christmas Eve 2019, White County Ambulance personnel had to dig deep and work for more than an hour to save the life of Larry Frashier. Ten months later, he (and his loved ones) are going to bat for the Public Safety Referendum, convinced... Read More.
Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Following Public Hearing at Seven
Grayville City Council will meet Monday night, following a Public Hearing concerning the sale of property at 7:00 PM.
Following reports from the Treasurer, Police Chief/Utility Manager, City Attorney, Commissioners, and the Mayor, and a review of the temporary Executive Powers and Disaster Declaration, an... Read More.
Darnell Sentenced to 30 Months in IDOC in White County Court Thursday
Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced 42 year old Robbie W. Darnell, of Equality, to 30 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release, on a class 3 felony, Reckless Homicide, after a contested sentencing hearing that began Monday afternoon... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports Two Deaths and 27 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday
Egyptian Health Department was notified of two White County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Both were residents at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the... Read More.