Norris City Man Arrested For Criminal Damage And Intimidation

Monday, March 27 by WROY-WRUL News

A Norris City man is in custody after a complaint was signed against him in regards to criminal damage to property. On Friday March 24th, Officer Kody Jones of the Norris City Police Department was dispatched to 109 W 3rd where he spoke with...

Rose Arrested For Domestic Battery

Monday, March 27 by WROY-WRUL News

A call in regards to a domestic dispute landed a Carmi woman in the White County Jail where she is being held pending the setting of bond. At a little before midnight Saturday, officers with the Carmi Police Department responded to the call on...

Southeastern Illinois College Upcoming Events

Monday, March 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Mar. 27 – Summer and Fall Registration begins at SIC. Register for classes at www.my.sic.edu/ics or email an advisor at [email protected]. Textbook rentals are free. Exclusions apply. Mar. 28 – 9 a.m. – Advisement meeting for practical nursing applicants in room T220 on...

Republicans Expose ‘Shenanigans’ Of Staff Voting Democrat Switches In Illinois House

Monday, March 27 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – During a late night run of bills Friday evening, Illinois House Republicans used a parliamentary procedure to expose staff voting the switches of absent Democratic legislators before session was abruptly ended.All week last week, the House passed more than 400...

Local Sports Recap – March 27, 2023

Monday, March 27 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys tennis team improved their record to 3-0 after a 9-0 win over Roxana on Saturday.The Bulldogs also dominated in junior varsity matches, winning 14-0.The boys tennis team will travel to Salem today, they will...

Abel Successfully Completes Drug Court Program

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Over 20 people attended the White County Drug Court commencement ceremony Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in the Carmi City Council room. Surrounded by families, friends, and community leaders, Joseph Abel was recognized for successfully completing the intensive probation program.Drug Court Judge Mark Shaner spoke...

Pre-K Screenings To Be Held On April 20 & 21

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County Schools are 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 every child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination...

IDNR Accepting Public Comment On Planned Mine Reclamation Projects

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting public comment through April 30 about the abandoned mine lands reclamation projects that have been selected for work through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).IDNR’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Division was...

Mercer Named FMH Employee Of The Month

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Merri Mercer, EMT-P who works in the Emergency Department at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, was selected as...

Lighting Responsible For Fire At Oil Tank Battery

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

Crews are busy battling a fire that was reportedly started by a lightning strike in White County. The White County Sheriff says the lightning caused the fire to break out at an oil tank battery just Northwest of Crossville. We’re told this happened around...