Local News

Rider’s Ride Ends at IHSA State Finals

Monday, February 19 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior Nelson Rider traveled to Champaign for the IHSA 1A State Finals last Thursday, looking for a trophy to cap off his historic senior season on the mat.Rider qualified for state after finishing 4th in the 215 weight class at the IHSA... Read More.

Four Arrested for Methamphetamine

Monday, February 19 by Nicole Behnke

A McLeansboro couple were arrested, Rachal and Everett Martin both received Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine charges, with Rachal receiving an additional charge of Use of Property, a Class 2 felony. Their first appearances are set for March 6 at 9:00 am. The Hamilton County... Read More.

Mill Shoals Board Pays Local Family’s Water Bill

Monday, February 19 by Nicole Behnke

The board members agreed to pay the balance of a local family’s water bill, who had lost their home recently to a fire.The residents of Mill Shoals will see an increase in their trash rate by one dollar starting April 1st.There was a discussion... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carrie Jones from Wabash Christian Supportive Living

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

On this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc catches up with Carrie Jones from WCSL in Carmi. Learn more about the community and how to schedule a tour by tuning in.

Local Sports Recap – February 16, 2024

Friday, February 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Carmi Team.The Carmi-White County girls basketball fell to Robinson last night in the IHSA Fairfield 2A Regional Championship by a final score of 39-31. It was... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 15, 2024

Thursday, February 15 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Carmi Team.The Carmi-White County girls basketball team will battle Robinson tonight for the regional championship game at the IHSA Fairfield 2A regional. The Lady Bulldogs enter... Read More.

White County Still Reigns Supreme for Oil Production in Illinois

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Despite producing more than 98,000 fewer barrels of oil in 2023 than 2022, White County oil producers still pumped more crude than the next three counties combined. That’s according to details released through the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Annual Report. White County came in... Read More.

618 Crew for St. Jude Nearing $400,000 Raised in Four Years; Preparing for 5th Annual Putt Pub Crawl

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

What started as a handful of locals looking for a race to run has turned into a 24 member organization bent on raising impactful funds for St. Jude. Marcie Hoskins, one of the founding members of the 618 Crew for St. Jude spoke at... Read More.

NCOE Pre-K Screenings

Wednesday, February 14 by Nicole Behnke

The NCOE Pre-k School will be conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for 3 to 5 year old children not yet enrolled in public schools and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks each child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language,... Read More.

Poore Resigns as Police Patrolman in Enfield

Wednesday, February 14 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night in a somewhat spirited meeting for about two hours and 15 minutes. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The main order of business was near the end of the meeting when the board approved the resignation... Read More.