Barbre Named Among 2023 Master Farmer Class by Prairie Farmer Magazine

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

A White County farmer is being recognized as a Master Farmer. Prairie Farmer editor Holly Spangler says, “The Master Farmer award is Illinois agriculture’s lifetime achievement award.” The award was first awarded 98 years ago, in 1925 and Martin Rae Barbre is among the... Read More.

Spaulding Arrested on Third Traffic Violation in Last Year

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities are doing their best to send a strong message dissuading major traffic violations. A young White County man, 20 year old Tyler Spaulding with addresses listed both in Enfield and Summit Street in north Carmi, was arrested early Monday morning at Huck’s on... Read More.

Burned Jeep SUV Discovered Near The River On Saturday

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department still have no leads in regards to a burned out vehicle that was found Saturday night at the dam area of the Little Wabash River. the CPD was dispatched to the dam at around 9:00 p.m. where they observed the... Read More.

Investigation Leads Carmi Police Department To Multiple Juveniles Responsible For Tire Slashings

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

On Tuesday February 21st, the Carmi Police Department reported that they had received seven Criminal Damage complaints that occurred between Friday February 17th and Monday February 20th. The seven complaints consisted of tires being punctured or slashed on vehicles in the area of 7th... Read More.

Mt Carmel Woman Arrested For Driving On Suspended License

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

On Saturday afternoon while on routine patrol, Deputy Michael Brown with the White County Sheriff’s Department observed a gold 1985 Chrysler sedan traveling south on Highway 1 fail to signal when turning onto the I-64 ramp. Brown made contact with the driver, 43 year... Read More.

Watkins Arrested For Domestic Violence And Assault

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Officers with the Carmi Police Department arrested 61 year old Robin Watkins of Oak Street on Friday afternoon after a complaint was signed by 55 year old Douglas Watkins due to her throwing items at him and threatening bodily harm. Watkins was booked in... Read More.

Blake Charged With Two Counts Of Possession Of A Controlled Substance

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville woman appeared in White County Court this morning after being held over the weekend pending the setting of bond. 40 year Samantha Blake of Rudolph Street was arrested on Friday evening during a traffic stop on Oak Street. An officer with the... Read More.

Schnitzler Charged With Domestic Battery

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

21 year old Lauryn Schnitzler of Carmi appeared in White County Court this morning where the judge set her bond at $3,000. Schnitzler was arrested on Friday evening after authorities say she bit 21 year Cobie Vogler of Carmi. Officers went to 1626 Saunders... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 27, 2023

Monday, February 27 by Cole Carter

Numerous teams were crowned regional champions on Friday night as the IHSA boys basketball postseason continues.Goreville 1A Regional Meridian 85, Goreville 72Crab Orchard 1A Regional Gallatin Co. 37, NCOE 34New Athens 1A Regional

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Multiple Bulldogs, one Lady Bulldog named All-BDC

Friday, February 24 by Cole Carter

Friday afternoon, the Black Diamond Conference released their All-Conference teams for the 2022-2023 boys and girls basketball seasons.Junior Mara Serafini was the lone Lady Bulldog named all-conference.Serafini averaged 11.5 points per game this season, including shooting 64% from the free throw line with 44... Read More.