Upcoming Jury Trial Vacated; Two Sentenced to Jail Monday

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

White County Circuit Clerk Kelly Fulkerson tells WROY/WRUL News that the jury trial in White County that was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 20th has been vacated. Any jurors who had been summoned to appear for the September 20th and 21st dates no... Read More.

Warrants, Stolen iPhone, Fraud, Felony Arrest Made, Criminal Trespassing Report Filed with Sheriff’s Dept

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

An Omaha man is free after turning himself in on a Failure to Appear warrant Thursday morning in White County. 31 year old Braxton Sauls reported to the Sheriff’s Department just after 8am to... Read More.

Law Enforcement Agencies Work Together to Nab Hit and Run Driver

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

A 28 year old woman is behind bars following an alleged hit and run Friday afternoon in the Norris City area. It was just before 1:30pm when Deputy Michael Brown was dispatched to an accident at Highway 45 and County Road 825 North. While... Read More.

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Mistaken Identity Results in Officer Shot with BB Gun Sunday Morning in Norris City

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

A case of mistaken identity resulted in a White County Sheriff’s Deputy being shot with a BB gun and the suspect’s subsequent arrest Sunday morning. According to authorities, 37 year old William Kyle Garrison of rural Norris City called law enforcement just before 9am... Read More.

Sheriff’s Deputies Get Omaha Woman on Active Warrant Sunday

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s deputies picked up a warrant arrest late Sunday night. It was 9:30 when Deputy Matt Wicker and a Norris City PD officer arrived at 628 County Road 450 North in reference to multiple wanted subjects, one being 32 year old Kristen Sanders of... Read More.

Wyant Arrested for Domestic Battery Sunday Night

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

A rural Carmi man who had a jail term stayed on a conviction of domestic battery early this year found himself back in trouble for the same offense Sunday evening just before 11pm. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene at 702 County Road 1275 East... Read More.

More Than 200 Attend 1st Annual Illinois Basin Celebration

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Courtesy of Seth Whitehead of the IPRB More than 200 Illinois Basin oil exploration and production industry professionals attended the first annual Illinois Basin Celebration at the White County Fairgrounds’ Floral Hall in Carmi on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District to Launch New Epic Electronic Health Record in September

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been a journey of more than a year, including planning, building the new system, transferring data, training, testing, and more, as Hamilton Memorial Hospital District officially moves to a single, integrated Epic electronic health record (EHR) system on September 17, 2022. Epic, the EHR... Read More.

Lumber Yard Fire Update, Weekend Arrest and Report from Carmi PD

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been more than two months now since an early morning fire took down an old lumber yard in Carmi and caused extensive damage to multiple homes surrounding the property. We’re still awaiting an official release of information from the state fire marshal’s office. ... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – September 12, 2022

Monday, September 12 by Cole Carter

Back on Friday the Carmi-White County Bulldogs defeated the Sesser-Valier Red Devils in dominant fashion, 44-12. Isaac King rushed for 206 yards and 2 touchdowns, he also intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. Draxtyn Aud rushed for 125 yards... Read More.