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Legislators Push for Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit And Honor Dust Storm Responders

Springfield — Fire officials and legislators banded together at the Capitol today to commend the heroic efforts of volunteer firefighters in response to the Dust Storm and called for the inclusion of an income tax credit into the state budget, to help alleviate the critical...

Village of Mill Shoals Covers A Large Agenda At Mays Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

The Village of Mill Shoals met for their monthly meeting on Friday. Following the treasure’s report Village Clerk Heath Tullis reported that the two old water supply wells the used in the 80’s were properly plugged under the oversight of the Egyptian Health Department....

Committee Assignments Approved During Grayville City Council Meeting Monday

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

The Grayville City Council met in their first session for the month of May Monday.The council approved the minutes and consent agenda as well as the treasurer’s report. In that report, it was reported the city had $2,271,017.09 in restricted funds, $942,191.33 in investments,...

Local Sports Recap – May 9, 2023

Tuesday, May 9 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys track team was scheduled to run at the Rick Book Invitational in Fairfield, but it was canceled due to the threat of severe weather. The boys track team will travel to Flora on Thursday for the Black Diamond...

Photos Show Greater Detail of Courthouse Structural Issues

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Now that the White County Board has plighted over half a million dollars from the Energy Transition Grant, the board will have roughly $680,000 to work with. Photos from the White County Courthouse inspection shed a light on a multitude of structural deficiencies within...

Absher Foundation Funds New Dual Credit Credentials Program

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Companion audio with Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice below --SIC to Work with Local White County High Schools to Serve Local Industry--Southeastern Illinois College has secured a five-year agreement with the Absher Charitable Foundation, Inc. of White...

Carmi Woman Signs Complaint After Discovering Damage to Vehicle

Monday, May 8 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi PD received a complaint over the weekend in regards to Criminal Damage to Property. 22 year old Courtney Farley of Fackney Street told officers that sometime between April 25th and May 5th someone broke into her vehicle. She stated nothing had been...

Carmi Man Arrested For Cannabis During Traffic Stop

Monday, May 8 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man bonded out of the White County Jail after he was arrested during a traffic stop on Saturday. At around 12:30 AM an officer with Carmi PD stopped a vehicle driven by 29 year old Kasey Cooper of Park Lane and took...

Grayville City Council Meeting Tonight At 7 PM

Monday, May 8 by WROY-WRUL News

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday, May 8th at 7 PM at City Hall with a full slate of issues to tackle.After the Consent Agenda and the Treasurer’s Report, they’ll run down the Municipal Election results and have the swearing-in of the Mayor...

Village Of Enfield Board To Meet Tuesday May 9th

Monday, May 8 by WROY-WRUL News

The next meeting for the Village of Enfield will be on Tuesday, May 9th at 7 PM.In old business is amending the water rates ordinance, the water project, water tower inspection, the Hickory Street Bridge, street lighting, animal control and license, and a property...