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Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11 Percent, Payrolls Increase in August

Friday, September 18 by Mike Erwin

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.5 percentage points to 11.0 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +66,000 jobs in August, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces August Activity and Enforcement

Wednesday, September 9 by Mike Erwin

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of August. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,684 incidents during the month. Enforcement... Read More.

Patriot Riders of American to Hold Cook-Out and Bake Sale Saturday, August 29th

Monday, August 24 by Mike Erwin

The Patriot Riders of America Illinois Chapter 1 will be having a cookout and bake sale this Saturday, August 29th, from 10 AM – 2PM, at the ELASTEC parking lot in Carmi. Hamburgers and hot... Read More.

Seven New White County CoViD Positives Reported as part of Ten New Cases Reported by Egyptian Health Department Tuesday, August 18th

Tuesday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 18, 2020, of ten Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:  Saline County o a male, in his 50’s, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 60’s, at home and... Read More.

Open Line On Demand – August 18, 2020

Tuesday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line On Demand from August 18th, 2020, Mike visits with Kelsey Bentlage of the St. Louis Dairy Council. Listen for more...

FMH Taking Mobile Digital Mammography Truck to Horizon Healthcare Grayville Clinic Saturday, August 29th

Saturday, August 15 by Mike Erwin

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be taking their Digital Mammography Truck to Horizon Healthcare Grayville Clinic for a Mobile Mammography Event on Saturday, August 29th, with appointments starting at 8:00 a.m. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Digital Mammography Truck... Read More.

New Hope Christian Academy to Open August 31st in the RIG Ministries Building

Wednesday, August 12 by Mike Erwin

The new private Christian School in Carmi, New Hope Christian Academy, has announced their new location for the school, the RIG Ministries building at 215 Industrial Avenue in Carmi. The school will open August 31.... Read More.

The Print Shop in Carmi to Host Bulldog Bash Friday, August 28th

Wednesday, August 12 by Mike Erwin

No football season will not stop The Print Shop in Carmi from celebrating the upcoming Bulldog school year with their annual Bulldog Bash, Friday, August 28th. They will have food from Local Yokel’s BBQ, Rosie Jean’s Sweet Tea & Jesus, and entertainment from Luke... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces Several Patrols in August and September

Friday, August 7 by Mike Erwin

Illinois State Police to Conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols in Wayne and Saline Counties during late August and early September. This program allows ISP... Read More.

RWB Music Fest Postponed; Rescheduled for August 2021

Tuesday, August 4 by Mike Erwin

[Jasper, Indiana] - The RWB Music Fest (Red, White, & Brauen Music Festival) originally scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2020, has been postponed until Saturday, August 28, 2021. Craig Morgan and Terri Clark will co-headline the... Read More.