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Hamilton County Announces 2025 Fair Schedule

Wednesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

MCLEANSBORO, ILLINOIS (May 9, 2025) The Hamilton County Fair, hosted in McLeansboro each June, has released the official line-up of evening entertainment for the 2025 event. Come out and behold as the fairgrounds spring to life in a whirlwind of lights, music, and endless... Read More.

SIC Job Fair April 16

Monday, April 7 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College will host its annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Joseph Deaton Gymnasium on SIC’s Harrisburg campus. This free event is open to job seekers and employers, providing a valuable opportunity for networking, career exploration, and on-the-spot interviews. Attendees are... Read More.

Stronger Together: White County Fair and 4H Fair Joining Forces

Tuesday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

For the first time in decades, the White County Fair and the 4-H Fair will coincide. Leaders with both organizations say they’re thrilled to come together for the betterment of all involved. The melding of the two events means a date change for the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – NSDAR Craft and Vendor Fair with Festival of Trees

Thursday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

The annual NSDAR Festival of Trees, Craft and Vendor Fairs comes your way on Saturday, November 16th from 10am - 5pm. Nancy Mitchell drops by WROY/WRUL to visit with Jc and talk about the history of the event as well as what you can... Read More.

White County Fair Arrest Report Released

Thursday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s Authorities are releasing details of recent arrests. Included is an incident at the White County Fair’s demolition derby Saturday, August 10th. It was around a quarter after 7pm, while youngsters had just finished in the power wheels derby when Jeff Nelson... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – 2024 White County Fair Queens

Tuesday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Meet your 2024 White County Fair Queens! Joining us for Open Line today are White County Fair Queen Andi Garner, Junior Miss Brinkley Moore, and Little Miss Baylor Bell. They sit down with Jc just 12 hours after winning their titles. Get to know... Read More.

White County Fair Queen, Junior, and Little Miss Candidates

Friday, August 2 by Nicole Behnke

Monday, August 5th kicks off the White County Queen pageant at 7 PM. Fill the stands and cheer on all the contestants! Little Miss contestants, with the retiring Queen, include (left to right): Blakely Nelson, Aurora Veatch, Oaklynn Emery, Baylor Bell, 2023 Little Miss White... Read More.

Russell Expresses Thanks as she Prepares to Crown New White County Fair Queen

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The 145th Annual White County Fair will open in just about a week and reigning royalty will look to crown fresh new faces Monday, August 5th. Brenna Russell, the retiring 2023/2024 White County Fair Queen visited with Carmi Kiwanis Thursday ahead of the pageant... Read More.

White County Fair just over Two Weeks Away

Tuesday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

The 145th annual White County Fair is just over two weeks away. Officials are preparing for two demolition derbies this year; one to open the fair on Saturday, August 3rd and another to close out festivities on August 10th. In between, the White County... Read More.

White County 4-H Fair Livestock Show, Tractor Driving, and Shooting Sports Results

Friday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Submitted by Amy McCartyThe White County 4-H Livestock Show was held Wednesday, July 10 at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. 4-H members exhibited their animals in classes for Beef Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. In the Goat Show, Promiss Roser showed the Grand... Read More.