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Late Property Taxes And Questions From Media Highlight White County Board Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Treasurer Pam Armstrong says it appears the time table will hold with regards to the late property taxes. She’s hoping the documents will make their way to her office around the end of this week or next week and that tax payers will...

Baptist Children’s Home To Host Fall Festival September 21st

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, celebrating 20 years, will host their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21st, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Admission and parking are free! They will also provide a free lunch and lots of activities, including campus and...

2019 Corn Day Pet Parade October 12th At 10:00 AM

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

2019 Corn Day Pet ParadeThe Corn Day Pet Parade will begin at 10 am on Saturday, October 12. Participants should meet on Main Street in front of First Mid Bank at 9:30 am. Judging will begin at 9:45 am.The Parade will go down Main Street...

Belligerent Woman Arrested By McLeansboro Police Saturday Morning

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 45 year old former Florida resident spent part of her weekend in the White County Jail after causing a ruckus following the McLeansboro Fall Festival in the early Saturday morning hours. McLeansboro Police Chief Nathan Taylor says one of his officers was struck...

Carmi Kiwanis Club Seeking Chili Cook Off Entries Ahead of Corn Day

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Do you make a good or mean pot of chili? The Carmi Kiwanis Club wants you to prove it. The annual Kiwanis Club Chili Cook-Off contest is looking for contestants and will...

Corn Day Pageant Coming Up Friday, October 11th

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Women's Charity Club is once again sponsoring a Corn Day Pageant, open to children living in the Carmi White County Unit #5 School District. The pageant will be held Friday, October 11 at 5:30 pm. at the Carmi White County High School Auditorium....

Wabash Christian Village Golf Scramble

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Christian Village Golf Scramble Carmi, IL -- On September 6th, Wabash Christian Village (WBCV) hosted their 6th annual Golf Scramble at Carmi Country Club to benefit WBCV residents. Twenty-one teams participated in the event. Norris...

Finances Discussed Heavily At Grayville City Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville will move forward with preparing an ordinance to allow Adult Use Cannabis Sales within the city limits. No comments or objections from any visitors during last night’s public hearing and rather just an explanation...

White County Board Will Meet Tuesday At 9:00 AM

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM for their monthly board meeting. The board will consider the approval of the 2020 Holiday Calendar, hear an update on the Southern 14 Workforce from Executive Director Pamela Barbee, and review a request...

Adult Use Cannabis Amendment Main Item On Grayville City Council Agenda Tonight

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet at 7:00 PM tonight (Monday) with the main item on the agenda being an amendment to the Zoning Chapter regarding adult use cannabis. They will also discuss the demolition of abandoned properties, changes to the liquor ordinance, employee evaluations,...