Local News

Carmi Woman Arrested in Washington, Indiana Tuesday

Wednesday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi, Illinois woman is back in custody following her arrest this week in Washington, Indiana. Police there say they went to Wal Mart Tuesday afternoon in reference to two shoplifters. During the investigation, officers determined 39-year old Kendra O’Brien of Carmi was providing... Read More.

CoVid Cases Hit All Time High

Wednesday, August 25 by WROY-WRUL News

A new record high in CoViD-19 cases is the latest news out of the Egyptian Health Department. A Saline County resident has passed away and a total of 94 new diagnoses were announced Tuesday afternoon including 46 from Saline County, 12 in Gallatin, and... Read More.

Wabash Christian Village Golf Fundraiser

Wednesday, August 25 by WROY-WRUL News

The weather looks decent for the Wabash Christian Village golf fundraiser scheduled for this Friday at the Carmi Country Club. At this point, it’s a day after our heat advisory warning ends and only a 20 percent chance of a passing shower in the... Read More.

Area Pre-K Screenings Scheduled

Wednesday, August 25 by WROY-WRUL News

If you’ve got a youngster at home that’s not kindergarten eligible this fall, you’ve got an opportunity to have them screened at no charge tomorrow and Friday here in Carmi. Carmi-White County schools are currently preparing for the screenings for kids Birth to 5... Read More.

Dr. Amy Dixon Elected to National Elementary Principal Association

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County Unit 5’s Director of Curriculum along with Jefferson and Lincoln Attendance Center Principal, Dr. Amy Dixon is joining the National Association of Elementary Principals after her election to serve on the Board of Directors. Dixon will oversee Zone 5. The NAESP’s... Read More.

Weekend CoViD Cases Revealed and Only One ICU Bed Available in Southern Illinois

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

90 new cases of coronavirus cases have been discovered over the weekend in our 4 county area according to public health departments. White County added 32 new cases Friday through Sunday including 10 aged in their teens or younger. Gallatin County added 15 new... Read More.

Grayville Getting a New Business this Fall; Addresses City Council Monday

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC NewsThe Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night. After approval of the consent agenda, the Treasurer reported $1,502,426.89 in the Restricted Account, $928,066.40 in the Investments Account, and $163,950.85 in cash available for operations, for... Read More.

Bullpups and Lady Bullpups Take Wins from Fairfield Monday

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

Coach Cindy Colman’s Lady Bullpups have run their record to 7-1 after short-gaming Fairfield Monday afternoon. The contest was tied up at Bradshaw Park after 3 innings, knotted at 4 runs apiece before Carmi unloaded for 7 runs in the home half of the... Read More.

White County Sheriff Received Reports

Tuesday, August 24 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department received three reports over the weekend.Just after noon on Sunday, Deputy Spencer responded to a report of a vehicle that appeared to have crashed on the northeast corner of the intersection of County Road 700 North and County Road... Read More.

Dartt Family Recognized for 150 Years of Land Ownership

Monday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has designated a White County farm in Carmi owned by Dartt, LLC as a Sesquicentennial Farm. To qualify as a Sesquicentennial Farm, a straight or collateral line of descendants must own the agricultural property for at least 150 years. ... Read More.