Category Archives: Local News

Carmi-White County Community Unit School District #5 has announced that classes are cancelled today (Tuesday) following a potential threat reported overnight.   According to Superintendent report...

Wayne County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electronic devices at a free Electronic Waste Recycling event on Saturday, May 17th. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m...

Frontier Community College's Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society recently presented a check for $4,800 to Jaimie Ford during their end-of-the-year luncheon held at Jovalou. The funds were raised throu...

Bling Things & More Ltd is inviting the community to celebrate the season at a Spring Festival on Saturday, May 24th. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1411 West Main Stree...

Work continues on the Interstate 64 bridges over the Wabash River near Grayville. The westbound bridge has been closed for several weeks, and crews have already removed the entire bridge deck.   ...

McDonald's is gearing up to hire up to 375-thousand workers this summer around the country. The Chicago fast-food chain says the hirings is part of a U.S. expansion. The company is planning to open 90...

During National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4th-10th), Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois state parks and historic sites welcomed over 41 million visitors in 2024-the highest number in near...

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is inviting young photographers across the state to participate in the 2025 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. This contest offers students ages 8 to 18 a uniqu...

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies over the weekend arrest two females on outstanding warrants. Mt. Vernon resident, 38-year-old Amanda L. French was arrested Sunday night for Theft, Unlawful Possession ...

Photo Caption: The Carmi Rifle Club will be sponsoring a NRA Day for men, women, and youths Sat. June 7th. NRA Instructor and Range Safety Officer, Mike Rowe, instructs a young shooter in the fun spor...