Carmi White County School Board To Meet At Jefferson Annex Tonight

Monday, July 17 by WROY-WRUL News

The regular monthly meeting of the Carmi-White County Unit 5 School Board will be held tonight, July 17th at 7 PM at the Jefferson Attendance Center Annex Building.Old business is the district commercial and worker’s compensation insurance renewal, with new business being Elementary, Junior...

Booth Officially Shuttered at Thursday School Board Meeting

Friday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

“An unfortunate predicament”, is how Superintendent Matt Vollman described the third and final public hearing prior to the official announcement to shutter Booth School in Enfield Thursday night. About 40 individuals showed up, many continuing to voice concerns over the procedure and reasoning. It’s...

Carmi City Council To Meet July 18th

Friday, July 14 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City Council will meet for the second of their two monthly meetings Tuesday July 18th at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers on 225 East Main Street.They will approve the June 2023 financial reports and approve and authorize the July 2023 vendor...

Ferrell Hospital Announces Tony Keene As New Chief Executive Officer

Friday, July 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Ferrell Hospital leadership is proud to announce the appointment of Tony Keene as the new CEO, effective June 12, 2023. Tony replaces Alisa Coleman, who is now the president of Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville (BHDM).Tony has nearly 10 years of experience in healthcare administration, previously serving...

Lane Arrested For Driving While Under The Influence

Friday, July 14 by WROY-WRUL News

A traffic stop in Hamilton County resulted in the arrest of a Norris City man. On Sunday an officer with the McLeansboro Police Department stopped a vehicle for Improper Lane Usage. During the stop 48 year old Dr David J Lane was taken into...

Carbondale Man Arrested Following Vehicle Crash In Hamilton County

Friday, July 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Early Wednesday morning Hamilton County Sheriff Tracy Lakin responded to a vehicle crash on route 14 east of McLeansboro. The crash resulted in the arrest 41 year old John Hacko of Carbondale for Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Reduce Speed to avoid an accident. No...

Carmi Kiwanis Club Reaches 100 Year Milestone; Celebrates with Trivia

Thursday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club turns 100 years old this year and held an official celebration with about 3 dozen of the club’s 68 active members in attendance at the regular Thursday meeting. To commemorate, Mike Williams of the Harrisburg club who also serves as...

FMH To Host Customer Appreciation Day At Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic

Thursday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic is cordially inviting the public to attend a Customer Appreciation event on July 20th! To celebrate our wonderful team at the Carmi Medical Clinic and to introduce our newest provider, Priscilla Poore, APN, FNP, officially to the Carmi Medical...

Morton Arrested Following Police Chase In Wayne County

Thursday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A Fairfield man is being held in the Wayne County Jail after running from authorities during an attempted traffic stop Tuesday evening. At approximately 10 p.m. a Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy and Wayne City Police Officer attempted to conduct the traffic stop. 37 year...

Harper Turns Self In On Edwards County Warrant

Thursday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man has bonded out of the White County Jail after turning himself in on an Edwards County Warrant. Just a little after midnight Thursday 24 year old Leif Harper of Sycamore Street was taken into custody and booked in the White County...