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Gallatin County Courthouse Holidays Won’t Include Juneteenth in 2025

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County government offices won’t be observing Juneteenth. Warren Rollman, an outspoken board member made the motion at Thursday night’s monthly board meeting approving the 2025 Courthouse Holiday Schedule minus the Thursday, June 19th observance. When questioned, Rollman didn’t hold back. Well for one, we’ve...

Bradshaw Challenges Baxley on Property Tax Assessments at County Board Meeting

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board met with a concise agenda, but the highlight of that night was, according to the Bradshaws, they had a 200% tax increase on their properties.Jack Bradshaw came prepared to show board members the intense price difference in just a year,...

Lady Dogs Sweep Fairfield, Win BDC Title

Friday, October 18 by Cole Carter

It was a historic night in McDougal-Evers Gymnasium on Thursday as the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team hosted Fairfield for the Black Diamond Conference finale.There was a lot on the line for both teams. A Carmi win would give the Lady Dogs the...

Nominations For 2024 Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year Now Being Accepted

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual (living or deceased) or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, Honored

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, was honored as one of the 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know by Becker’s Hospital Review.Fairfield Memorial Hospital CEO Mike Cooper was named to the 2024 edition of 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know...

Local Sports Recap – October 18, 2024

Friday, October 18 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Fairfield last night in two sets 25-10, 25-18 to clinch an undefeated Black Diamond Conference Championship. It is the first time since 2015 that the Lady Bulldogs are BDC champs, and...

Kiwanis Welcomes Nelson as President for Upcoming Year

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With Corn Day 2024 in the rearview, the Carmi Kiwanis Club turned attention to installing a new leader Thursday. Outgoing President Kelly Northcott, uncomfortable with accepting compliments or appreciation for her efforts, instead attempted to deflect any praise by naming others who helped her...

One Man Sentenced to IDOC

Thursday, October 17 by Nicole Behnke

A Grayville man was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections back on October 1st in Edwards County.39-year-old Zachary Powell, found guilty of Unlawful Failure to Register as a Violent Offender Against a Youth, a Class 3 Felony, will be serving a five-year sentence...

Gridiron Preview – Senior Night

Thursday, October 17 by Cole Carter

With a 48-6 win over Edwards County in Week 7, the Carmi-White County Bulldogs have clinched a spot in the 2024 IHSA Playoffs. Making the playoffs is one thing, but it's another to put yourself in the best possible position to make a playoff...

Local County Clerk Offices Busy with Early Voting

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With about 2 ½ weeks left before election day, county clerk’s offices are seeing early voters getting their choices in. In White County, Clerk Kayci Heil’s office was brisk with traffic Thursday morning. Her staff says about 406 early voters have dropped by their...