Fairfield Memorial Hospital Awarded for Effort to Eliminate Rural Health Disparities

Wednesday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades. Fairfield Memorial Hospital is committed to changing...

Simmons Picked Up by Carmi PD on Warrant Tuesday

Wednesday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

A young Carmi man many have seen walking about the streets is behind bars following his arrest Tuesday evening. About a quarter after 6pm, officers with the Carmi PD picked up 24 year old Shane Simmons of Stewart Street. They say he was wanted...

Three Dead after Head On Semi Crash on Hamilton/Saline County Line Tuesday

Wednesday, August 23 by Jc Tinsley

Three are dead following a head on Truck Tractor Semi Trailer accident near County Line Road of Illinois 142 in Hamilton County Tuesday. According to Illinois State Police, a southbound passenger vehicle attempted to pass a vehicle and lost control going off the roadway...

Local Sports Recap – August 23, 2023

Wednesday, August 23 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball defeated Edwards County last night in two sets 25-22, 25-19. The Lady Bulldogs start the season off 2-0, and they will have some time off as their next match won’t be until next Thursday when they...

Carmi Unit 5 School Board Approves Second SRO; New Hires, Resignations, Reassignments

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County School Board met for half an hour Monday night for its regular monthly session. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The board approved a Second School Resource Officer for the 2023-24 school...

Albion Man Arrested on Warrants Early Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

An early morning traffic stop has landed an Albion man behind bars. Just after 1:20am Tuesday morning near I-64, a White County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a ’97 Ford F-150 after noticing a headlamp out. The law enforcement official noticed 38 year old Joseph...

Albion Woman Arrested for Possession of Cannabis Overnight

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of Albion women found themselves in trouble with law enforcement in Carmi just before midnight into Tuesday. It was just before the clock struck 12 when Carmi Police say they pulled over 31-year-old Danielle Wooton at Fifth and Main. No word on...

Local Sports Recap – August 22, 2023

Tuesday, August 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Mt. Carmel last night in two sets, 25-15 and 25-16. The Lady Bulldogs came out firing on all cylinders, dominating in all aspects to start the season 1-0. The Lady Bulldogs will have...

Scott Taken into Custody on Warrant Sunday Night

Monday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars on $500 bail following his arrest by White County Sheriff’s Deputies Sunday evening. It was just after 7pm when law enforcement descended on 708 Burrell Street to serve an Order of Protection against 41 year old Charles Scott. ...

Carmi White County School Board To Meet Tonight

Monday, August 21 by WROY-WRUL News

The next regular monthly meeting of the Carmi-White County Community Unit District No. 5 Board of Education will be held tonight 1st at 7 PM at the Jefferson Attendance Center annex building.In unfinished business is the entering into an agreement for a Second School...