Local News
Grayville Council Split; Mayor Thompson Breaks Tie to Sell Timber near Lagoon
It’s likely none of the Grayville commissioners or the mayor himself would disagree the municipality needs income. Just how they’ll generate that money is less easy to agree upon however. Commissioners Baldwin and Jordan were against it. Commissioners Howell and James logged yes votes... Read More.
HMHD Getting Proactive with COVID-19 Closing In on the Region
Leaders with Hamilton Memorial Hospital District are taking a proactive approach in attempting to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As part of that effort, the medical facility says beginning last Friday, March 6th, all outside visitors of the in-patient unit, including transitional care rehabilitation... Read More.
Enfield Man Reports Spare Tire Theft
An Enfield man believes he saw the vehicle driven by a suspect he says stole the spare tire off his truck in the wee hours of Saturday morning. 57 year old Greg Beavers reported to a White County Sheriff’s Deputy that he saw a... Read More.
4-H Serves Over 800 Pork Chops at Annual Fundraiser
The White County 4-H had an excellent turnout for their annual pork chop dinner fundraiser Saturday evening. More than 800 dinners were served during the three-hour fundraiser. 4-H continues to be a vital part of this community with the support from the people of... Read More.
Wayne County Farm Bureau Members Gathered for the Organization’s 98th Annual Meeting
David White, President of the Wayne County Farm Bureau, welcomed 200 members and guests to the 98th Annual Meeting. Tim Chambliss gave the Invocation before members ate dinner, catered by Matt Kinney’s Bare Bones BBQ.Following dinner, the business meeting was called to order. Secretary-Treasurer... Read More.
Wayne County Farm Bureau Announces Gift for Hospital Expansion
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce their support for the Building For Our Future fundraising initiative of the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation. They are supporting the campaign through a gift of $15,000.“The Wayne County Farm Bureau is continuing our commitment to... Read More.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF AN ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROL
Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces
the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol held in Saline and Gallatin
Counties in February. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and
taking enforcement action in response... Read More.
Carmi Rotary Club Met Thursday; Nashville Tornado Video and Slide Show the Program for the Day
Thursday, March 5, 2020The Thursday meeting of the Carmi Rotary Club featured a quick video and slide show of the recent, devastating tornadoes that ripped through the Nashville, Tennessee area. Pastor Randy Douglass has two daughters living in the area with their families, and... Read More.
Messiah in the Passover Demonstration March 18th at Cherry Street General Baptist Church
MESSIAH IN THE PASSOVER, a vivid and exciting demonstration showing how Jesus fulfilled the ancient feast of Passover, will be on Wednesday, March 18th, at 6:00pm at Cherry Street General Baptist Church in Carmi. It will be conducted by Efaim Goldstein.MESSIAH IN THE PASSOVER begins... Read More.
