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Retired Teachers Group Sues Illinois over Looming Health Insurance Cost Changes

Tuesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

From IRN (Illinois Radio Network)... The latest lawsuit over post employment benefits for public sector retirees highlights for some the taxpayer burden that must be addressed with constitutional reforms. The Illinois Retired Teachers Association is suing the state, challenging the planned reduction of $100...

Area Man Files Formal Burglary Report; Gets Firearm and Chainsaw Back

Tuesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Follow up now on a story we brought you Friday. White County Sheriff’s authorities are still looking for 18 year old Kenseth Rountree of New Haven. The items found on the juvenile and Rountree Thursday afternoon are now back in the hands of their...

Lady Dogs Doubled Up by Fairfield Monday Night – Upcoming Sports Schedule

Tuesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County Lady Bulldogs will try to rebound from a tough loss at Fairfield Monday when they return to the friendly confines of McDougal-Evers Thursday for a matchup with Edwards County. Coach Clinton Wolff’s team shot 36.7% from the floor Monday...

Grayville Council Meeting Recap 1-24-22

Tuesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Story provided courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC NewsThe Grayville City Council met in regular session last night (Monday night).The Treasurer reports $1,807,401.51 in the restricted account, $934,262.30 in the investment account, and $265,197.09 in cash available for operation, for a total of $3,006,860.90....

Man Accused of Killing Deputy Sean Riley Gets Arraignment Pushed Back to February

Tuesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

The man who stands accused of shooting and killing Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley has now had his arraignment in Wayne County Circuit Court pushed back to February 3rd. 40 year old Ray Tate of Hopkinsville, Kentucky was scheduled to appear via...

Op-Ed from FBI Director Christopher Wray and Companion Statement from FBI Special Agent in Charge from Springfield, IL David Nanz

Monday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

While many Americans celebrated the holidays with their families in the final week of 2021, law enforcement kept working. And, tragically, four officers didn’t make it home to their loved ones that week....

Homeowner Catches Trespassers Thursday Afternoon

Friday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

White County law enforcement are looking for 18 year old Kenseth Rountree following a criminal trespass of property complaint signed Thursday afternoon. According to Sheriff’s reports, Rountree and a juvenile were found on the property of Justin Knight in rural Norris City just after...

Not So Fast Sonny; 84 Year Old Foils Scam Attempt

Friday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

A still spry 84-year-old man still has his money despite attempts to defraud he and his wife. White County Sheriff’s Deputies received the narrative report via telephone Thursday afternoon just after 1pm. The man, identified only as a Mr. Williams, says he was contacted...

Driver Ticketed For No Valid Drivers License After Causing A Crash

Thursday, January 20 by WROY-WRUL News

On January 14th, a Deputy with the White County Sheriff’s Department along with the White County Ambulance Service responded to a two vehicle accident on Epworth Road and County Road 1450 in Carmi. Upon arrival the Officer was notified that there were no serious...

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Wednesday, January 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their...