Bell Arrested For Driving On Revoked License

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

A traffic stop on Monday evening resulted in the arrest of a McLeansboro man. Deputy Simmons with the White County Sheriff’s Department was on routine patrol heading eastbound on Oak Street when a vehicle pulled out of Conger Avenue in the westbound lane, causing... Read More.

Public Meeting To Be Held Tonight Regarding Energy Transition Program Grant

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

White County Government has been selected to receive an Energy Transition Community Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The program is funded by the Energy Transition fund, created by the 2021 Climate Equitable Jobs Act.Through a Phase I application... Read More.

SIC President Honored by Higher Learning Commission

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 11, 2023) – Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice was honored at the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Annual Convention in Chicago on March 25. The HLC holds an awards luncheon each year for peer reviewers recognizing milestone achievements. The commission... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 11, 2023

Tuesday, April 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball fell to Mt. Vernon, Indiana at home yesterday afternoon by a final score of 14-13 in extra innings. The Bulldogs led 9-2 heading into the 4th inning, but the Wildcats plated 6 runs in... Read More.

Bulldogs on Wrong Side of Bizarre Comeback

Monday, April 10 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball fell to Mt. Vernon, Indiana at home Monday afternoon by a final score of 14-13 in extra innings. It was all Bulldogs early, a 2-run double by Gavin Holloman put Carmi in front 2-0 after 1 inning of... Read More.

Lady Bulldog Track Team begins season at Hamilton County Invite

Monday, April 10 by Cole Carter

*UPDATE - as of 6:46 Tuesday morning, the full results have been posted and CWC finished in 2nd place.*The CWC Girls track team traveled to Hamilton County on Monday to begin their season, and as on 10:30 PM on Monday,... Read More.

Wingo Arrested On White County Warrant For Domestic Battery

Monday, April 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call Thursday morning in regards to a wanted individual at the White County Probation office. Sheriff Jordan Weiss along with Conservation officer Meadows arrived at the Probation office and arrested 41 year old Dennis Wingo of Carmi... Read More.

Representatives From Illinois’ Unemployment Agency Discuss Fraud With Lawmakers

Monday, April 10 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee questioned representatives from the Illinois Department of Employment Services over fraudulent benefits during the pandemic.According to a state audit from 2021, IDES lost nearly $2 billion in funds due to fraudulent claims. However, as... Read More.

Pearson Arrested For Disorderly Conduct And Battery

Monday, April 10 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man was arrested following a call to the Carmi Police Department in regards to a disturbance on Saturday. At around 3 PM, Officers with the CPD arrived at 719 Burrell Street and arrested 55 year old Aaron Roy Pearson of Burrell Street... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 10, 2023

Monday, April 10 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Harrisburg and Goreville in a double header on Saturday, taking down the Purple Lady Bulldogs 12-2, and then defeating Goreville 12-1. In Game 1, Carmi tallied 18 hits led by Mia Evans who... Read More.