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White County To Hold Special Meeting Tonight At 7 PM

The White County Board will hold a special meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at the White County Courthouse. On the agenda for consideration and approval is a resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code for Section 22-00134, the estimate for repairs of the... Read More.

Rend Lake Dam West Boat Ramp Closed for Special Event

Tuesday, May 2 by WROY-WRUL News

BENTON, IL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project will temporarily close public access to Dam West Boat Ramp and Recreation Area from sunrise to 3:00pm on Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5. This closure is to accommodate the Rend... Read More.

Probable Cause Complaints Signed Following Domestic Dispute

Tuesday, May 2 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department reports another domestic dispute was investigated over the weekend.Saturday evening, Sheriff’s Deputy Trey Simmons, assisted by Carmi Police, was dispatched to Fairview Drive in Carmi. Upon arrival, 53 year old Samantha Scheer told the Deputy she asked Janelle Payne,... Read More.

Norris Board Votes To Keep Nepotism Ordinance In Place

Tuesday, May 2 by WROY-WRUL News

The Norris City Village Board met last night for their regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…First, board members Wayne McKenzie, Kevin Pettijohn and Larry Garlick were sworn in as they were re-elected to the board.The Nepotism Ordinance was discussed,... Read More.

Wilcox Picks up Second Obstruction of Justice Charge in a Year

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro woman is free on bond following her arrest by White County Sheriff’s deputies Sunday afternoon. It was just after 4pm when officers were called to an apartment on Rudolph Street in Crossville. 19 year old Christopher Sheckles said a female had spent... Read More.

Carmi PD Receives Theft Complaints; Grayville Man Arrested on Warrant

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

30 year old Lee Douglas Linder of Grayville is behind bars following a warrant arrest Sunday afternoon in Carmi. Linder turned himself into the Carmi PD just before 5pm. The Grayville man was... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 2, 2023

Tuesday, May 2 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys track team finished in 1st Place in yesterday’s 3-team track meet in Mt. Carmel, defeating Fairfield and Mt. Carmel 71-64-43.The Bulldogs had numerous 1st Place finishers including..Kale Wiggins in the 110 Meter Hurdles

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Member of the Month One Step Up Dance Studio

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

It's May and that means it's time for a new Member of the Month. Join Jc as he sits down with Carmi Chamber Executive Director Kelly Northcott and Somer Helwig, owner of the May Member of the Month One Step Up Dance Studio. The... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 1, 2023

Monday, May 1 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys tennis team picked up three wins in the Greenville Doubles Tournament over the weekend. The Bulldogs defeated Teutopolis 4-1, Hillsboro 5-0 and Greenville 3-2.The 1-point win over Greenville marks the 2nd time in 3 years... Read More.

White County Board To Hold Special Meeting

Friday, April 28 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday May 2nd at 7:00 PM at the White County Courthouse. On the agenda for consideration and approval is a resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code for Section 22-00134, the estimate for... Read More.