Local Sports Recap – August 14, 2023

Monday, August 14 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County junior high softball went 1-2 over the weekend at the Marion tournament, defeating Elverado but falling to McCraken County, KY and Carterville. The Lady Bullpups currently sit at 2-2 on the young season as they will host Olney this afternoon at... Read More.

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds State’s Gun And Magazine Ban

Friday, August 11 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ gun and magazine ban remains in place after being upheld by a split Illinois Supreme Court. The anticipated ruling in the case brought by state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, was released Friday."First, we hold that the exemptions neither deny equal... Read More.

CWC Golfers Perform Well at Mt. Carmel Invite

Friday, August 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys and girls golf teams began their season yesterday at the Mt. Carmel Invitational, where the boys finished 4th and the girls finished 3rd. For the boys, Maxon O’Daniel finished 7th overall by shooting an 84. Aiden Willis shot an 85. Gabe Winkleman shot... Read More.

Carmi Compassion Center Over Halfway to Capital Building Campaign Fundraising Goal

Thursday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

The poverty rate in White County is somewhere between 12 and 15% depending on reporting from governmental agencies. That puts the number anywhere from roughly 1,633 to 2,042 people. Of those, more than a quarter are under the age of 18 and 6% are... Read More.

White County Ambulance Presents Fairfield Rural Fire With Special Flag for Logan Kreiter

Thursday, August 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Ambulance Service recently presented the Fairfield Rural Fire Department with a keepsake for a recently fallen fire fighterLogan Kreiter was killed in a tragic automobile accident on July 15th in Wayne County at the age of 19.The keepsake is a metal... Read More.

Prayer Gathering To Be Held August 13th

Thursday, August 10 by WROY-WRUL News

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FRANCIS GUERRA-BAUMAN, M.D, FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, TO JOIN THE STAFF OF FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HORIZON HEALTHCARE

Thursday, August 10 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Francis Guerra-Bauman, M.D., Family Medicine Physician, has joined the Medical Staff of Fairfield Memorial Hospital Horizon Healthcare on a full-time basis.Dr. Guerra-Bauman was born and raised in Panama and attended medical school at Universidad de Panama,... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Meets For Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, August 9 by WROY-WRUL News

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for about two hours. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board approved the final payment on the Water Project. They approved a pay estimate from Wiggs Excavating for about $36,000 and an engineering payment from... Read More.

Open Line-ON DEMAND-Former State Senator Darren Bailey Along With Wife Cindy

Wednesday, August 9 by WROY-WRUL News

In this edition of Open Line-ON DEMAND- Heather sits down and talks with Darrin and Cindy Bailey about his recent announcement of running for Congress. They talk about the issues facing our state and nation and the action Darrin will take to make changes,... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Holds Monthly Meeting Monday

Wednesday, August 9 by WROY-WRUL News

The Norris City Village Board met for just under an hour Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board members approved a 2024 Budget Proposal put together by Botsch and Associates CPA’s with the final budget to be approved later.A permit... Read More.