Local News

Hamilton Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation(McLeansboro, Illinois) — Hamilton Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography... Read More.

2019 4-H Show Coming Up

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

2019 4-H Show Press ReleaseThe 2019 4-H Show begins this Friday, July 5 and runs through Wednesday, July 10, 2019. This year 147 4-H members are enrolled in over 1000 exhibits at the White County 4-H Shows. White County 4-H members have worked throughout... Read More.

FMH June Employee of the Month

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

FMH PRESENTSJUNE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Lucy Ruhl, who works as Billing Specialist in the FMH Business Office, has been selected as the June Employee... Read More.

Lions Fourth of July Car Show

Friday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Lions Car Show Thursday, the Fourth of July will once again find the Carmi Lions Club hosting their annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle And Tractor Show.This is the 12th year for the annual show which will be held at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. Registration will... Read More.

Fourth of July Fireworks

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Fourth of July Thursday marks Independence Day, July 4th, the day set aside each year to celebrate our independence from Great Britain. The day has been celebrated with family outings, picnics and of course fireworks.There will be no shortage of fireworks around Southern Illinois this... Read More.

Matilda; The Musical

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Matilda; The Musical Southeastern Illinois College will be the site for the Junior Falcons production of Matilda, the Musical this weekend.The show will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday night, with a Sunday matinee set for 2 p.m. The show will be held... Read More.

Bailey Traveling Office Hours Set for July

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Rep. Bailey ‘Traveling Office Hours’ Set for JulyLOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) announced the next dates, times and locations for his ‘Traveling Office Hours’ program to bring state government to his constituents who may not be able to travel to the district office in... Read More.

McLeansboro Looking to Hire Police Officer

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

McLeansboro Looking for Police Officer MCLEANSBORO – The City of McLeansboro is taking applications for the position of full-time patrolman for the police department.In order to apply, you must meet the following requirements:Must be 21 years of age. Must met residency requirements within 6... Read More.

ISP Trooper and Two Others Injured in Crash

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

ISP Trooper Injured in Two Vehicle CrashAn Illinois State Trooper and two others were injured in a two vehicle crash around 6 Wednesday night in Muddy.According to the preliminary report released by the Illinois State Police, a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by Tammy A.... Read More.

Legion Baseball; Another Rain Out

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Legion Baseball Just when the Carmi American Legion baseball team was well ahead of visiting Fairfield, the rains came in the fourth inning, forcing the game to be called with Carmi leading 3 to 0.Carmi had scored once in the third inning and twice in... Read More.