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Norris Board Votes To Keep Nepotism Ordinance In Place

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cheek Arrested For Making False 911 Call

Friday, April 28 by WROY-WRUL News

A White County man is being held in the without bond after he made a call to 911 to report a shooting incident in Carmi which turned out to be a fake call. On Thursday evening an Officer with the Carmi Police Department arrested...

White County Supervisor Of Assessment Announces Winners Of Photo Contest

Friday, April 28 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Supervisor of Assessment photo contest was a great success! Twenty-one local students submitted multiple White County photos of farm, oil production and local landmarks. While choosing a winner was not easy, the top three outstanding photos were submitted by:: Grade...

Local Sports Recap – April 28, 2023

Friday, April 28 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team is scheduled to travel to Hardin County this afternoon, weather permitting. The Bulldogs have won 5 of their last 8 games as they currently stand in 2nd Place in the Black Diamond Conference with an 8-11...