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Tax Bills in the Mail

Tuesday, September 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Tax Bills Have ArrivedLocal residents should have received their 2022 payable 20223 Tax bills by now.If you haven’t received those bills, you should contact White County Treasurer Michael Baxley as soon as possible as the first installment date is the middle of October.The tax...

McLeansboro City Council Meeting Tonight

Tuesday, September 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The McLeansboro City Council is set to meet in regular session this (Tuesday) evening at 5:30 for what appears to be a very full agenda.Public comments include the Women’s Leadership Council of Hamilton County and Kim Murk on the Beautification Task Force.The consent agenda...

Local Sports Recap – September 19, 2023

Tuesday, September 19 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys and girls golf teams traveled to Harrisburg yesterday afternoon. The boys finished in 1st place with a team score of 164, the girls finished in 3rd place with a team score of 193.For the boys,

Open Line ON DEMAND – Meet Sam (Gowdy) Wilson of Pro Rehab Carmi

Monday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

It's National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. Join Jc for a sit down with Pelvic Health Certified Physical Therapist and Clinic Director Dr. Jessica Cook and Physical Therapist Assistant Samantha Wilson. Learn more about Sam and Pro Rehab's Carmi location.

Petitions Circulating Locally Ahead of March 2024 Primary

Monday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois primary isn’t for another 6 months, but petitions are circulating locally and voters will be choosing State’s Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Coroner, County Board Districts 3 & 4 representatives (currently occupied by Kenny Usery and Board Chair Cassie Pigg), as well as precinct...

SAFE-T Act Results in Large Number of Prisoner Releases Some Places; Not White County

Monday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

While about 60 inmates were released over the weekend in Williamson County, White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss says only one individual behind bars at the jail here wasn’t eligible for detainment under the SAFE-T Act which takes effect today throughout Illinois. The jail...

Local Sports Recap – September 18, 2023

Monday, September 18 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog football team fell to Sesser-Valier on Friday night by a final score of 32-30. The Bulldogs scored on a 7 yard touchdown run by Caleb Seibers to give Carmi a 30-24 lead with 2:33 to go in the...

State Fire Marshal Announces $4 Million in Funding for Small Equipment Grant Program

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced the application period is open for the Small Equipment Grant Program. The OSFM will award $4 million to eligible fire departments and ambulance services for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All...

Vibracoustic Getting Set for First Auto Show September 23rd

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

Car enthusiasts will want to put September 23rd on their calendars as Vibracoustic in Carmi prepares for their 1st Vibracoustic Auto Show. Registration will open at 8am at their 1500 East Main property and will remain open until 10am. Judging starts at 10:30am and...

Carmi Council Set to Tackle Several Topics Tuesday, September 19th

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

Hopeful future residents of Carmi are expected to be in attendance at Carmi’s September 15th Council Meeting. Joe and Mary Chapman are asking for a mobile home permit at 205-207 Fifth Street. At the September 5th meeting, nearby residents spoke out in opposition over...