State News

Bailey Team Makes Stop in Carmi Thursday

After trips to Carmi, Mt. Carmel, McLeansboro and more yesterday (Thursday), the Darren Bailey for Governor team remains in the region on the candidate’s 102 counties in 14 days tour. While Bailey himself remained in the Chicago area to prepare for a final debate,... Read More.

New Poll Shows Apparent Two Horse Race for Illinois GOP Nomination

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Courtesy of Illinois Radio Network: A new poll of voters in the Republican race for Illinois governor shows a new leader. A survey by Fabrizio, Lee and Associates, which was commissioned by the political action committee People Who Play by the Rules, shows Darren Bailey at... Read More.

White County Republicans to Host Political Forum Saturday

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County Republicans will welcome candidates to a social hour, dinner, and political forum featuring many of the candidates or representatives on their behalf this Saturday evening. The event will be held at the Carmi VFW and kicks off at 4pm with a social... Read More.

Interview with Patrick Scates of Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Details have emerged regarding the recent developments surrounding intentions to transform the Ohio River coal dock at Shawneetown. Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal has agreed to a long term lease of river frontage and plans to invest $3 million. Additionally, Elevar Agri-Solutions signed an... Read More.

National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Ripped Through South Carmi Tuesday Evening

Thursday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

National Weather Service damage survey crews wrapped up their investigation Wednesday afternoon in Carmi coming to the conclusion an EF-1 Tornado was on the ground for nearly 8 miles. Experts say estimated peak winds were up to 100 miles per hour during the 7... Read More.

White County Second Amendment Town Hall Draws a Crowd

Tuesday, March 15 by WROY-WRUL News

Over a hundred concerned citizens turned out Monday evening for the Second Amendment Town Hall meeting in Carmi. The meeting was sponsored by IllinoisCarry.com and the Carmi Rifle Club. People came to hear from their current state senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey about... Read More.

Tate Pleads Not Guilty

Thursday, February 10 by WROY-WRUL News

40-year-old Ray E. Tate, Jr., appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court for arraignment yesterday afternoon. He faces 38 counts in connection to the death of Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley in December: 36 counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking, and... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau Held Annual Gathering

Tuesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

The annual meeting of the White County Farm Bureau was held on Friday, January 28, 2022, marking the 101st annual gathering of the organization. 58 members and guests attended the in-person event. The business meeting included approval of last year’s minutes, financial reports, membership report... Read More.

Elder Named Executive Director Of Illinois Oil and Gas Association

Tuesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

The Illinois Oil and Gas Association (IOGA) has announced Jim Elder of Carmi, Illinois as its new executive director. Elder succeeds Robert Stewart, a longtime oil industry leader from Mt. Vernon. Elder believes the annual production from the Illinois Basin is very strategic to the U.S."I... Read More.

Illinois Association of County Board Members Wants More Local Money

Tuesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of IRN (Illinois Radio News): The Illinois Association of County Board Members says it is time to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act and give back more tax funds to local governments. Until January 2011, 10 percent of total income tax collections were... Read More.