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Busy Meeting for McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The opening of sealed bids for excess property and equipment took place. The board accepted the highest bids of $4,775.98 and $5,175.98, both from Deon Lindsey, for the two 2001 Dodge Ram 2500s, and $1,000 from Kyle Poore for the 2006 Ford F150. The...

Building Permits Required

Wednesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The City of Carmi would like to take the opportunity to remind the community that building permits are required by ordinance for new construction, remodeling when rooms or porches/decks or garages are being added, yard barns and carports and any time the ground is...

Local Sports Recap – November 22, 2023

Wednesday, November 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Team. Keeping you at your best on and off the court. The Carmi-White County boys basketball team defeated Gallatin County last night to tip off the 2023 season by a final...

Bulldogs Begin Season with Wild Win

Tuesday, November 21 by Cole Carter

Tuesday night was a night that had been circled on the calendars of many people for the last few months.For the Carmi-White County Bulldogs, it was the beginning of another season on the hardwood. Coming off a 26-6 season a year ago which included a...

Finding Jared McColloch – An Interview with Tammie Reppond 11-21-23

Tuesday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

It's been two weeks now since Jared McColloch was last seen. It's been a week since we last spoke with Jared's mother Tammie Reppond. Listen in for the latest as she implores the region to help find her son.Find the first interview at...

Resignations and New Hires Approved by CWC School Board

Tuesday, November 21 by WROY-WRUL News

A number of resignations and new hires were approved following the closed session of the Carmi White County School Board Monday night.Resignations approved included; Chris Courty as high school girls’ tennis coach, effective October 30.Logan Weller as junior senior high school custodian, effective Nov....

Carmi Christmas Parade Set for Saturday

Tuesday, November 21 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Christmas Nightime Lighted Parade will be held this Saturday, November 25, beginning around 5:30 p.m.The parade line-up and start area will be a little different this year than past years. The parade will form up in the assigned order, with the...

Illinois Number One in Soybean Production

Tuesday, November 21 by WROY-WRUL News

The 2023 harvest has confirmed it: Illinois is still No. 1 in states that produce soybeans.Early summer drought conditions did not portend well for the 2023 harvest. But the rains finally fell on Illinois, particularly in August when the soybeans need it the most.“The...

Weekend Warrant Arrests

Tuesday, November 21 by WROY-WRUL News

County Warrant ArrestsA McLeansboro woman and a Crossville man were arrested over the weekend by White County Sheriff’s Deputies on separate multiple warrants.Sarah M. Wilcox of McLeansboro was arrested after authorities were made aware of the fact she was at a Crossville residence.Authorities arrived...

November County Board Meeting Tonight

Tuesday, November 21 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Board will meet at 7 this (Tuesday) evening at the White County Courthouse for its November meeting, which looks to be a busy one.The tax levy for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the county, Coleman Rehab and Egyptian Health Department will be...