Category Archives: Local News

A fire Saturday morning has destroyed a Mt. Vernon, IL business, and the State Fire Marshall's Office was called in to investigate the cause. Reports indicated Jefferson County fire officials were cal...

Media reports say a Mt. Vernon, IL man fled police in a stolen vehicle through Williamson County on Saturday. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office indicated the chase began when officers in Herrin a...

A batch of showers and thunderstorms rolled through southern Illinois early this morning, the first thunderstorms of the new year, dropping rainfall in the area around 2 a.m. today. No storm warnings ...

Reports out of Mt. Vernon say an 18 year old man has been formally charged pending a detention hearing on weapons charges. Dreydyn Hart faces formal charges of possession of a stolen firearm, possessi...

After the success of their first fundraiser in 4 years, the Edwards County Senior Center in Albion is working on a fundraising during the eclipse weekend. The breakfast will take place on Monday, Apri...

The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation is offering the Careers in Healthcare Scholarship once again this year to senior students pursuing a career in healthcare either Carmi-White County, Hamilton ...

The North Wayne School District has launched their new communication app through TeacherEase. Parents and students should have received an “opt in” text message on Friday. Parents and stud...

Wayne City High School has announced their seniors of the month for December and January. The senior for December is Joey Greenwalt while the senior for January is Klaira Vaughan. Joey is the son of J...

Clay County Illinois turns 200 later this year. County officials are wanting to put an event together to celebrate the occasion. Officials will be holding a meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024, at th...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District in McLeansboro invites the public to join them at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 20th at Hamilton Memorial Hospital Cafeteria for a Heart Health Lunch & Learn. ...