Category Archives: Local News

Local first responders across Southern Illinois are alerting residents to expect longer emergency response times as a major winter storm sweeps through the region. Officials report that heavy snowfall...

Governor JB Pritzker has authorized the deployment of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to provide additional support as a winter storm approaches Southern Illinois. In a statement relea...

Full Armor Christian Academy in conjunction with Elm Street Christian Church, located at 727 E Elm St in Olney, will host a special community event titled "Empowering the Next Generation: A Night With...

A major winter storm is expected to impact portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri, with a Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight tonight throu...

Mount Carmel Police Department Chief Mike McWilliams has announced his retirement, effective today (Friday). McWilliams shared his decision with the mayor and city council during their meeting earlier...

Bryan L. Hart, the retired Director of the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) Police, is running unopposed for Edwards County Sheriff in the upcoming Republican primary election this March. Current She...

With the Edwards County School Board meeting recap from last (Thursday) night, here's our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis  

The Blue Point Church is reaching out to local seniors with a special event this month. A Senior Grocery Giveaway will be held Thursday morning, January 29, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the church, lo...

The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Illinois. During the meeting, Program Director of Institutional Asses...

The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board met Wednesday night at Cisne Middle School. Superintendent Adam Ellis reported that the board approved several items on the consent agenda, in...