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Local Sports Recap – April 12, 2023

Wednesday, April 12 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Flora yesterday afternoon by a final score of 6-2.Carmi has now won 5 straight games as they improve their record to 7-4 on the year and 3-0 in the BDC East.

CWC Boys Track Finish in 4th Place at DuQuoin

Tuesday, April 11 by Cole Carter

The CWC Boys Track team began their season on Tuesday at DuQuoin and the Bulldogs finished in 4th place.The Dogs finished in 1st Place in both the 4x1 Relay and the 4x2 Relay with Isaac King, Bryce Conner, Draxtyn Aud...

Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs Split with Flora on Tuesday

Tuesday, April 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Flora yesterday afternoon by a final score of 6-2.The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning after RBI singles by Addi Elliott and Alayna...

Gallatin County Board to Convene Thursday – Expect Update on Shawneetown Port Project

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County board members will gather Thursday evening for their monthly summit. County Clerk Deanna Bryant has released the agenda. On it, County Engineer Justin Hastie is expected to discuss County Highway issues. States Attorney Doug Dyhrkopp is also going to be providing an...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Acquires New Lower Dose CT Imaging System

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has added FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation’s SCENARIA View low dose computed tomography (CT) imaging system to its list of diagnostic offerings. The system includes the latest technology in radiation dose reduction features with an accommodating design that reassures patients, as well...

Harper Located And Arrested After Being On The Run For Over A Year

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

Law enforcement agencies from White and Edwards County were involved Thursday with the capture of a Carmi man known to be wanted on multiple warrants in three Illinois counties.According to White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss, on the evening of April 6th, Deputy Matt Wicker...

Trash Pick Up Day Changed In Grayville

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

The Grayville City Council Meeting was a short one Monday Evening. At the beginning of the meeting, the council approved the consent agenda.

Bell Arrested For Driving On Revoked License

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

A traffic stop on Monday evening resulted in the arrest of a McLeansboro man. Deputy Simmons with the White County Sheriff’s Department was on routine patrol heading eastbound on Oak Street when a vehicle pulled out of Conger Avenue in the westbound lane, causing...

Public Meeting To Be Held Tonight Regarding Energy Transition Program Grant

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

White County Government has been selected to receive an Energy Transition Community Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The program is funded by the Energy Transition fund, created by the 2021 Climate Equitable Jobs Act.Through a Phase I application...

SIC President Honored by Higher Learning Commission

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 11, 2023) – Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice was honored at the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Annual Convention in Chicago on March 25. The HLC holds an awards luncheon each year for peer reviewers recognizing milestone achievements. The commission...