Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in … [Read More...]
Feature Story
Local Christian School Established in 2017 Accepting New Students for the 2021-2022 School Year
Submitted by The Eagle's Nest Staff The Eagle's Nest began in 2017 when it was prayed in to existence by local faith-filled believers who wanted a different type of education for their children. They were looking for the … [Read More...]
Neal Signs With Archery Team at Kentucky College on Friday
NCOE Senior Sean Neal signed with Lindsey Wilson College of Columbia, Kentucky on Friday. Sean is the son of Byron and Tabitha Neal of Omaha. Sean has been shooting in Archery competition since 8th grade. He placed 12th in the … [Read More...]
Hearing for Second Solar Farm Held, Board Gives Invenergy the Nod
The public hearing on a new proposed solar farm in White County went on for almost an hour Tuesday night before the regularly scheduled April county board meeting. The hearing was intended to give the public a chance to speak … [Read More...]
Omaha Board Approves Suez Contract With Minor Changes
The Omaha Village Board reviewed the water tower contract from Suez on Monday night, along with remarks on that contract from the Village attorney. Minor changes were recommended to be made, inserting the word “President” in three … [Read More...]
White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show April 26
The White County 2021 CEO class will hold their Trade Show on April 26, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Rice Motor Company, located at 1306 W Main Street in Carmi. … [Read More...]
Breaking: Illinois Department of Public Health Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Illinois Follows CDC and FDA Guidance, Advises Providers to Use Moderna and Pfizer Doses for Existing Appointments In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. … [Read More...]
Obituaries
Larry Anderson, Norris City
Larry Anderson, 78, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. … [Read More...]
Kenneth P. Burch, formerly of Norris City
Kenneth P. Burch, age 89, of Herscher, Ill., passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. … [Read More...]
Derek Henson, Norris City
Derek Henson, 56, of Norris City passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 8, 1964 in … [Read More...]
In Other News
Marriage Licenses
April 2021 Nicholas Scot Voelker, Omaha and Samantha Leigh Kunz, Norris City Joseph Adrian Williams, Olney and Malinda Faun Williamson, Olney Charlene R. Akin, Carmi and Efriem Orona Hernandez, Carmi Corey Michael Mills, Evansville, Ind. and … [Read More...]
Local Christian School Established in 2017 Accepting New Students for the 2021-2022 School Year
Submitted by The Eagle's Nest Staff The Eagle's Nest began in 2017 when it was prayed in to existence by local faith-filled believers who wanted a different type of education for their children. They were looking for the Christian homeschool feel, … [Read More...]
DISPOSITION LIST APRIL 9-15
Amy Renee Albright, Carmi, Ill. – Seat belt required/driver – Guilty/fine - $164 costs … [Read More...]
Enfield Village Board Meets Tuesday Night
VILLAGE OF ENFIELD SUBJECT: AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING APRIL 20, 2021 @ 7:00 PM 1 Call to order 2 Approve minutes of last meeting 3 Treasurer’s Report 4 Approve payment of bills and water adjustments 5 Clear any old business.----1. Junk … [Read More...]
Neal Signs With Archery Team at Kentucky College on Friday
NCOE Senior Sean Neal signed with Lindsey Wilson College of Columbia, Kentucky on Friday. Sean is the son of Byron and Tabitha Neal of Omaha. Sean has been shooting in Archery competition since 8th grade. He placed 12th in the Indoor National in … [Read More...]
Local Girl Scout Troop 8258 Holds Award Ceremony Sunday
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois local Troop 8258 held a bridging and rededication ceremony at the Norris City reservoir on Sunday afternoon, April 18. Troop leader Jennie Smith and assistant Leslie Hendrix gave the girls the badges they had earned … [Read More...]
CWC School Board District #5 Meets Tonight (Monday)
Regular Meeting of Board of Education Carmi-White County Community Unit District No.5 Carmi-White County Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria Monday, April 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Call to Order and Roll Call. 3. … [Read More...]
Rep. Niemerg “No Mask” Request to Governor Results In Mandate Reversal for Some Outdoor Student Sports
Over 700 Illinoisans Sign Petition to Support This Request for Students State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is pleased to announce that the Governor has reversed his “mask mandate” for outdoor student athletic competitions like track … [Read More...]