Local News

Jerry Cox Foundation Awards Healthcare Scholarships

Monday, August 28 by WROY-WRUL News

The Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund through the Jerry L. Cox Foundation has paved the way for many students seeking a career in the medical field. The scholarships provide financial assistance to students entering the medical field, as well as, those pursuing advanced degrees...

Carmi Police Make Weekend Arrests

Monday, August 28 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter reported two warrant arrests and an arrest for domestic battery over the weekend.Kaneon D. Highwood, 23, of 710 N. Summit Street, Carmi, was arrested shortly after noon Sunday following an altercation.Local police made a warrant arrest Sunday morning...

Open Line ON DEMAND – McLeansboro Kiwanis Club’s Mark Auten

Monday, August 28 by Jc Tinsley

The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club's annual Fall Festival comes your way September 7th - 9th! Tune in as Mark Auten sits down with Jc Tinsley to discuss the festival and free concerts coming your way.

Local Sports Recap – August 28, 2023

Sunday, August 27 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog football team defeated the Flora Wolves on Friday night 52-16 to begin the 2023 season. Caleb Seibers led the way on the ground for the Bulldogs with 212 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16 carries.

Illinois Man Arrested in Posey County Going Over 80 through School Zone

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois man is behind bars in Indiana after State Police caught him allegedly driving 81 through a school zone. An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling the school zone at Marrs Elementary on SR 62 when he pulled over 34 year old Jerome Abernathy...

White County Sheriffs Office Serves Warrants Thursday

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s personnel served warrants Thursday. The first two warrants were served to 43 year old John Heil who had turned himself in earlier this week. Heil was also wanted out of Saline County...

City of Carmi to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Mobile Home Permit

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi City Council will hold a public hearing on September 5, 2023, at 5:20 p.m. regarding a mobile home permit for 205-207 Fifth Street.

Unit 5 School Board to Hold Budget Hearing

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County School Board will meet in special session next month in relation to the annual District Budget. The meeting will be held at the Jefferson Attendance Center, annex building at 713 Fourth Street, here in Carmi,...

McLeansboro Police Make Arrests

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

McLeansboro Police placed 36 year old Bradley Smith under arrest on Saturday. They’ve charged him with a Class 4 felony of Domestic Battery based on a prior conviction. Bond is set at $15,000 in the case according to States...

White County Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley Issues Statement Ahead of Tax Bill Issuance

Friday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

The 2022 payable 2023 tax bills will be mailed out to the taxpayers of White County very soon. You will notice that your assessed value has been increased by a 5.14 % equalizer. This does not necessarily mean your tax bill will increase by...