Weiss and Rice Discuss CEO Leadership Transition at SIC

Thursday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

On July 1st, she’ll take over as the 7th President at Southeastern Illinois College. Dr. Karen Weiss will also be the first president of the college from White County. After 15 years at the helm and 34 in education, Dr. Jonah Rice will formally...

Ditney Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Chris Marsh Offers House Opening Prayer in Springfield

Thursday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Ditney Ridge Baptist Church of Norris City’s Pastor Chris Marsh was the guest of 116th district State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) on Tuesday, May 14, at the State Capitol. Severin invited Pastor Marsh to offer the opening invocation prayer prior to the start...

Local Sports Recap – May 16, 2024

Thursday, May 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Mt. Carmel yesterday afternoon at the IHSA 2A Fairfield Regional Semifinal by...

Theft Report Turns Into Warrant Arrest

Wednesday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

On the afternoon of May 14th, Carmi resident Elizabeth Doneghue called the White county Sheriff’s Department to file a theft report.Dispatch informed the responding officer that Doneghue was wanted on a White County Warrant. Once the officer arrived, he took care of the complaint...

Lengthy Enfield Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday Night for about two hours. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…There were two main topics of discussion: the first being a joint police force between the towns of Mill Shoals, Burnt Prairie and Springerton in conjunction...

Illinois State Police Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement

Wednesday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

Eight people have been ticketed for selling alcohol to underage individuals.Captain Ryan Shoemaker of the Illinois State Police announced the results of their Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement surveillance conducted in White and Crawford Counties.Out of the thirty-three establishments they observed, two individuals in two local...

$3,000,000 Awarded to the Village of Mill Shoals

Wednesday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

The Village of Mill Shoals was awarded a $3,000,000 grant through Congressional Direct Spending for the water project with the support of U.S. Representative Mike Bost.The funding is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural development. USDA officials met with the...

Severin Details $680 Million in Highway and Bridge Construction Projects Coming to 116th District

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin says his 116th district will be the recipient of more than $680 million in highway and bridge construction and repair projects over the next 5 years. Severin recently met with Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omar Osman in Springfield...

CWCHS Graduation Moved Indoors Due to Weather

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White HS: 2024 CWCHS Graduation Update: Due to inclement weather and the wet conditions of our outdoor facilities, the CWCHS 2024 graduation ceremony has been moved indoors. The ceremony will now take place in McDougal-Evers gymnasium at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6pm.

Carmi Police Enlisting Public’s Help in Locating Local Teen

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are asking for help locating a local teenager. Rachael Graham-Blake is a 16 year old female who has been reported as missing. Rachael is approximately 5'03" and weighs approximately 150lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. It is believed that Rachael may...