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21/06/2024

Aggravated Battery, Robbery Victim Found Lying on Illinois 149 in Franklin County, Sheriff Investigating

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21/06/2024

Williamson County Circuit Clerk Steps Down Amid Federal Bank Fraud Case

BENTON (WMIX) – Less than 24 hours after he claimed to be stepping down from his office because of an upcoming one-year overseas military deployment, Department of Justice information shows Williamson County Circuit Clerk Justin Maze entered

21/06/2024

Here's today's lunch menu at the Hamilton County Senior Citizen Center in McLeansboro and the White County Senior Citizen Center in Carmi.

Fried Chicken, Whipped Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit, and Bread

20/06/2024

Two Unrelated Crashes Reported in Franklin County, Several Injured

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Several people were injured in two unrelated crashes that happened in Franklin County Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon says the first one happened at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday near

20/06/2024

Today is the first day of summer! The Summer Solstice begins at 3:50 p.m. It's also the longest day of the year. After today the days will start getting shorter as we head toward fall.

20/06/2024

JCSO Seeking Alleged Theft Suspect's Identity

JEFFERSON COUNTY (WMIX) – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in identifying a person and vehicle believed involved in a theft in the Dix/Walnut Hill area. A Facebook post from the sheriff’s office

20/06/2024

Here's today's lunch menu at the Hamilton County Senior Citizen Center in McLeansboro and the White County Senior Citizen Center in Carmi.

Salmon Patties, Buttered Cabbage, Black-Eyed Peas, Fruit, and Cornbread

19/06/2024

Man Arrested in Tuesday Afternoon Shooting in Mt. Vernon

MT. VERNON (WMIX) — Mt. Vernon Police are confirming an 18-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been arrested in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting that sent one man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police reports say

19/06/2024

4-H, Extension and Other Community News for June 19

MCLEANSBORO – Click here to listen to the June 19 edition of 4-H, Extension and Other Community News with Paula Hatfield from the U of I Extension Office in McLeansboro. You can hear Paula around 7:30 every

19/06/2024

Man Arrested in Monday Night Stabbing in West Frankfort

WEST FRANKFORT – A West Frankfort man has been arrested and charged for allegedly stabbing a Sesser man in the 1000 block of North Road in West Frankfort Monday night. According to West Frankfort Police Chief John

19/06/2024

The Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center in McLeansboro and the White County Senior Citizens Center in Carmi are closed today for the federal Juneteenth holiday. They will reopen tomorrow.

18/06/2024

Illinois Awarded Federal Grant to Improve Access to Transit in Southern Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation Tuesday announced it has been awarded $1.8 million from the Federal Transit Administration to launch a pilot program in Southern Illinois with the goal of improving access to public transportation

18/06/2024

Today's lunch menu at the Hamilton County Senior Citizen Center in McLeansboro and the White County Senior Citizen Center in Carmi.

Ham & Beans, Spinach, Macaroni & Tomatoes, Fruit, and Cornbread

17/06/2024

Today's lunch menu at the Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center in McLeansboro and the White County Senior Citizens Center in Carmi.

Taco Rice Casserole, Refried Beans, Corn, and Fruit

10/06/2024

Hamilton County officials say County Road 1250 East at Swan Pond, two miles northeast of Dale, will be closed for bridge construction until further notice. That's according to a Nixle alert we received this morning.

10/06/2024

Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center - McLeansboro 618-643-9148
White County Senior Citizens Center - Carmi 618-382-3111/8794

6/10/2024 Lunch Menu
Meatloaf, Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy, Broccoli, Fruit, and Bread

07/06/2024

Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center - McLeansboro 618-643-9148
White County Senior Citizens Center - Carmi 618-382-3111/8794

6/7/2024 Lunch Menu
Fried Chicken, Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Cake, and Bread

07/06/2024

Mt. Vernon Man Jailed on Armed Violence Charge

MT. VERNON (WMIX) – A 40-year-old Mt. Vernon man is in the Jefferson County Jail facing weapons charges stemming from a traffic stop Wednesday in Mt. Vernon. According to Illinois State Police, around 12:45 Wednesday afternoon, an

06/06/2024

Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center - McLeansboro 618-643-9148
White County Senior Citizens Center - Carmi 618-382-3111/8794

6/6/2024 Lunch Menu
Sausage, Green Bean, & Potato Casserole, Stuffing, and Hot Fruit

06/06/2024

Amtrak Train Hits Semi in Jackson County, One Injured

DESOTO – A crash involving a semi and a Amtrak train happened Wednesday afternoon in Jackson County. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies along with the DeSoto Police Department, Carbondale Township Fire Department, Carbondale Fire

05/06/2024

4-H, Extension and Other Community News for June 4

MCLEANSBORO – Click here to listen to the June 5 edition of 4-H, Extension and Other Community News with Paula Hatfield from the U of I Extension Office in McLeansboro. You can hear Paula around 7:30 every

05/06/2024

Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center - McLeansboro 618-643-9148
White County Senior Citizens Center - Carmi 618-382-3111/8794

6/5/2024 Lunch Menu
Beef Cabbage Bake, Pinto Beans, Hot Fruit, and Cornbread

05/06/2024

Search Continues for Missing Benton Man, May Be in Carbondale

BENTON – A missing Benton man may be in Carbondale. That’s according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office who has notified Carbondale Police and provided them with the man’s information. Forty-two-year-old Michael D. Motsinger of Benton, who

04/06/2024

Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center - McLeansboro
618-643-9148
White County Senior Citizens Center - Carmi
618-382-3111/8794

Tuesday 6/4 Menu
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Side Salad, Hot Fruit, and Garlic Toast

04/06/2024

Four Arrested after Deputies Shut Down Herrin 'Drug House'

MARION – The Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office Monday charged four people on drug charges following their arrest by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Saturday at a home in the 1000 block of North 12th Street in

03/06/2024

Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center - McLeansboro 618-643-9148
White County Senior Citizens Center - Carmi 618-382-3111/8794

6/3/2024 Lunch Menu
Pork Manhattan, Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy, Broccoli, and Fruit

03/06/2024

Carbondale Police Seeking Suspect in Fatal Traffic Crash Involving Pedestrian

CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police are looking for a man involved in a traffic crash that killed a pedestrian just before 11 Friday night at intersection of East Walnut Street and Wall Street. According to Carbondale Police, the

31/05/2024

Due to the inclement weather prediction for Saturday, the Hamilton/Wayne/White County Relay For Life has been moved to the First Baptist Church Carlton Center, located at 302 E. Market in McLeansboro.

All events and activities, including entertainment, food, raffles and activities for kids, will remain as scheduled to take place from 5-10 p.m.

31/05/2024

Hamilton County Senior Citizens Center - McLeansboro 618-643-9148
White County Senior Citizens Center - Carmi 618-382-3111/8794

5/31/2024 Lunch Menu
Fried Chicken, Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit, and Bread

31/05/2024

Franklin County Sheriff Looking for Missing Benton Man

BENTON – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing Benton man. According to the sheriff’s office, 42-year-old Michael D. Motsinger, who is mentally disabled, last spoke with family Sunday and has not had