Category Archives: Local News

Clay County is inviting all community members to the 4th Annual Spring Resource Round-up, taking place at Charley Brown Park on Thursday, May 7th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. This year's event, themed "To I...

Planting season is officially underway across parts of Illinois, according to the first weekly crop progress and condition report issued Monday afternoon. The USDA reported that as of April 5th, an es...

The 2026 "Makers Madness" contest, hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and presented by Comcast Business, has entered its final round with only four products remaining in the race to be ...

The 5150 Blessed Manna House Food Pantry is now serving the Fairfield community. Located at 107 Southeast 2nd Street, the pantry is open for food pickup every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:...

Carmi-White County High School officials are prioritizing safety after graffiti referencing a possible future threat of violence was discovered in a school restroom on Tuesday, April 7th. The incident...

A McLeansboro man remains behind bars at the White County Jail in Carmi after being served a warrant from Franklin County while already incarcerated. On Monday morning, just after 10:30 a.m., a deputy...

Young ladies interested in taking part in this year's Cisne Reunion Pageant are invited to attend sign-ups on Wednesday, April 15th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Department in Cisne. The si...

The St. Edward Men's Club is inviting the community to enjoy a delicious meal at their annual Sausage Dinner on Sunday, April 19th. The event will be held at St. Edward Catholic Church, located at 300...

Summer is just around the corner, and Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are gearing up for another unforgettable season of camp adventures. With a variety of day and overnight camp options, girls acros...

The Jefferson County Historical Society will present a special musical concert featuring acclaimed violinist Polly Launay on Saturday at noon in the Schweinfurth Museum. Polly Launay, a well-known reg...