Local News

Halloween Hours Changed Due to Rain

Tuesday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

Halloween Hours Changed Due to the possibility of heavy rains moving into the area Tuesday night and expectations that the rain will continue into Wednesday evening has caused the City of Carmi to change some Halloween plans.The Trunk or Treat program that had been scheduled... Read More.

Grayville Woman Sentenced to Prison

Tuesday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Woman Sentenced to Prison A Grayville woman was sentenced late last week in Edwards County Circuit Court on a charge of forgery.24 year old Skylar N. Johnston was sentenced to three years in an Illinois Department of Corrections facility, followed by a one year... Read More.

Corn Day Royalty Speaks to Kiwanis

Monday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met for its weekly luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Farm Bureau Building. A delicious meal was provided by Yesterday’s catering.Following the meal, newly installed president, Katelyne Wolff, recognized several guests including parents of the day’s honorees and an... Read More.

President Visits Southern Illinois

Monday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

President Visits Southern IllinoisPresident Donald Trump was in Murphysboro, IL Saturday hosting a campaign rally along with Representative Mike Bost.A crowd estimated at over 4000 showed up for the rally. While there the President made remarks about Saturday’s mass shooting at a Pittsburgh, PA... Read More.

Do You Know Where Your Children Are Online

Monday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

Do You Know Where Your Children Are Online Today’s younger generation of students are highly proficient using digital devices such as smart-phones, computers and tablets, so much so, that their daily communication relies a lot on the digital world.Brad Lee, Carmi White County Unit 5... Read More.

Josh Gray Cornhole Tournament This Weekend

Monday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

Josh Gray Memorial Cornhole Tournament The Fifth Annual Josh Gray Memorial Cornhole Tournament will be held this weekend at the Grayville American Legion.The tournament will begin at 9 Saturday, Nov. 3,with registration. Actual play will begin around 10 that morning.The first place team will pick... Read More.

Chili Luncheon Planned at Wabash Christian Village

Monday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

Chili Luncheon Planned at Wabash Christian Village Wabash Christian Village activity department has a benefit chili luncheon planned for Saturday (Nov.3).The chili will be served at First Christian Church from 11 Saturday morning until about 2p.m. The church is located at 504 Bohleber Drive, here... Read More.

Wayne County Crash Sends Two to Hospital

Monday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

Wayne County Crash Sends Two to Hospital A single vehicle crash on Interstate 64, Sunday night, sent two people to Fairfield Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.According to the Illinois State Police accident report, 61 year old Debora A. Krieg of Henderson, Ky., and her 10... Read More.

Saline County Crash Results in One Fatality

Monday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

Saline County Crash Results in One Fatality. A crash in Saline County Sunday afternoon resulted in the death of a Harrisburg man.According to the Illinois State Police Crash report, William W. Wasson, 31, died at a regional hospital after he was transported to an area... Read More.

Trick or Treat Hours Set for Halloween

Friday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Trick or treat This will be a big weekend at Burrell Woods as the annual Halloween Camp out will be held.Camping sites for the observance will offered through a lottery earlier this month, but the public is invited to the movie; Spooky Buddies, to be... Read More.