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Open Line ON DEMAND – Dairy Days with David Spence

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Jc sits down with David Spence representing the Dairy Days Committee on today's Open Line to discuss the upcoming fall festival in Norris City. Listen in to learn more and visit www.facebook.com/norriscitydairydays for more information.

Spooky Season Coming to Hamilton County

Wednesday, September 20 by WROY-WRUL News

The spooky season starts early as The Hamilton County Historical Society hosts a conversation about ghosts, witches and other forms of horror in southern IllinoisThe September meeting of the Hamilton County Historical Society will be Tuesday, September 26 at 7...

Constitution Week Proclaimed

Wednesday, September 20 by WROY-WRUL News

Constitution Week 2023This past Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 marked the anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution by the Constitutional Convention. It is fitting and proper to officially recognize this document and the anniversary of its creation and whereas Public Law 915 guarantees...

Recovery Picnic and Walk

Wednesday, September 20 by WROY-WRUL News

Recovery Picnic and Walk It’s no secret, one of the biggest problems Southern Illinois and the nation, for that matter, is drug and alcohol addiction.It’s a problem that has confronted families and people from all walks of life, from the rich to the poor. But fortunately...

Busy Meeting for McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, September 20 by WROY-WRUL News

The McLeansboro City Council met for about an hour Tuesday night for their regular monthly meeting.In public comments, Letitia Wiggins of the Women’s Leadership Council of Hamilton County addressed the board about holding a 5K run on the streets of McLeansboro on October 28th...

Local Sports Recap – September 20, 2023

Wednesday, September 20 by Cole Carter

It was a dominant 2-set victory for the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team last night, defeating Eldorado 25-6, 25-5. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 16-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Black Diamond Conference. They will have the next 6...

Chapmans Get Permit; Totten Honored at Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

It took some time Tuesday, but it appears northern vigor finally met some southern hospitality by the end of the Carmi Council meeting. Things got underway with a tender moment as Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and representatives from the Carmi Fire Department honored Jim...

WADI Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Starts Soon

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Area Development Inc., as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, White and counties], is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance...

Two Arrested Following Altercation

Tuesday, September 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Two Arrested After Altercation Two Carmi men were arrested by local authorities Monday afternoon following an altercation at Pundrake’s Convenience Store.Jeremy Scott Allen, 45 of 109 Iris Lane, Carmi, was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after he allegedly attacked John W....

Hunting Seasons Opening Soon

Tuesday, September 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Hunting Seasons OpeningWith the first day of October just a couple weeks away, local “big-game” hunters are sighting in their bows and shotguns.Archery deer season officially opens the first day of October and will run through the 14th of January. That is the same...