Mitigation Plan, Health Insurance, and More at CWC School Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 22 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County School Board met Monday night for just under half an hour for their regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board approved the White County Hazard Mitigation Plan. It is over 500 pages long and must be...

Local Sports Recap – October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Harrisburg last night 25-9, 25-10 on Senior Night. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 32-2 on the year, they will wrap up the regular season tonight at Grayville. Carmi will then...

Donations Given to White County Ambulance Service

Monday, October 21 by Nicole Behnke

Ambulance Director Adam Allen is excited to share that the White County Ambulance Service is now a certified and approved Red Cross training center.They are now able to provide classes to any individuals who would like to have certifications, including: "We can basically teach anything...

Sigmund Jailed on Assault; Disorderly Conduct Charges

Monday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield man is behind bars awaiting a hearing before a judge in White County court after an incident in Carmi late Friday night. Just before midnight, Carmi Police say they were called to an Oak Street home where 29-year-old Jason Sigmund allegedly showed...

Local Sports Recap – October 21, 2024

Monday, October 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team defeated Eldorado back on Friday by a final score of 40-30.The Bulldogs were led on the ground by Noah Pollard. He had 260 rushing yards on 23 carries and 3 touchdowns.

Gallatin County Residents To Determine the Future of University of Illinois Extension

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

With the University of Illinois Extension hanging in the balance, Gallatin County voters will determine the future of 4-H there. Since elected, board member Warren Rollman has targeted the program. To be clear, he says he’s not opposed to 4-H, it’s the funding Gallatin...

Gallatin County Courthouse Holidays Won’t Include Juneteenth in 2025

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County government offices won’t be observing Juneteenth. Warren Rollman, an outspoken board member made the motion at Thursday night’s monthly board meeting approving the 2025 Courthouse Holiday Schedule minus the Thursday, June 19th observance. When questioned, Rollman didn’t hold back. Well for one, we’ve...

Bradshaw Challenges Baxley on Property Tax Assessments at County Board Meeting

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board met with a concise agenda, but the highlight of that night was, according to the Bradshaws, they had a 200% tax increase on their properties.Jack Bradshaw came prepared to show board members the intense price difference in just a year,...

Lady Dogs Sweep Fairfield, Win BDC Title

Friday, October 18 by Cole Carter

It was a historic night in McDougal-Evers Gymnasium on Thursday as the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team hosted Fairfield for the Black Diamond Conference finale.There was a lot on the line for both teams. A Carmi win would give the Lady Dogs the...

Nominations For 2024 Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year Now Being Accepted

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual (living or deceased) or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider...