White County Fair Kicks Off

Monday, August 7 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair is getting underway this week. The livestock show was held on Friday and Saturday to officially kick things off; the event gets kickin in earnest this evening with traditional grandstand events however. We’ll crown new royalty to start things off...

Rep. Severin Named 2023 Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Public Service Award Winner

Monday, August 7 by WROY-WRUL News

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is the 2023 recipient of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Public Service Award. Severin received the award at a ceremony during the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association in Springfield. “The 116th district is fortunate to be...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce – August 2023

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc visits with Norris City Chamber of Commerce leader Emmy (Pruitt) Williams and the organization's member of the month, Kurt Sutton of Solar Up. Tune in for the latest on Chamber business plus learn more about solar opportunities...

SIC PRESIDENT’S AND VICE PRESIDENT’S LISTS ANNOUNCED FOR SUMMER 2023

Friday, August 4 by WROY-WRUL News

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the summer 2023 semester. To be eligible for the summer President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in addition to having a stellar grade point...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District’s Laboratory Awarded Accreditation From The Joint Commission

Friday, August 4 by WROY-WRUL News

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District’s (HMHD) Laboratory has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment...

Anderson Arrested On Failure To Appear Warrant Out Of White County

Friday, August 4 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi woman has bonded out of the White County Jail after being arrested on a White County Warrant. On Thursday evening officers with the Police Department arrested 21 year old Hanna Anderson of Steven Street during a traffic stop on Fairview Drive. Anderson...

Miller And Hall Sentenced To The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Friday, August 4 by WROY-WRUL News

Two Hamilton County residents were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections after appearing in Hamilton County Court Wednesday.28 year old Darian Miller of Belle Rive pled guilty to Unlawful Possession Methamphetamine, a class 3 felony. Miller will serve 4 years in the IDOC. ...

Albion Area Chamber Gives Out More than $7,000 Worth of Designer Purses at Handbag Binga Thursday

Friday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Exactly 21 ladies left the Edwards County happy Thursday night. There may have been others, but thanks to the Albion Area Chamber of Commerce and Handbag Binga, 21 ladies walked away with a designer handbag all told, valued at more than $7,200. A packed...

Williams Instrumental in Relaunch of Norris City Chamber

Thursday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

To keep a community’s business ecosystem alive and thriving, networking and support amongst members is fundamental. Emmy (Pruitt) Williams understands this and has been instrumental in revitalizing the Norris City Chamber of Commerce. Though she lives and works primarily in Carmi now as the...

Local Sports Recap: July 31-August 4, 2023

Thursday, August 3 by Cole Carter

In person registration for the White County Soccer Club will be held this Saturday, August 5th from 9 AM-11 AM at the Carmi Soccer Fields across from Carmi Manor. The White County Soccer Club is open to boys and girls in Pre-K...