State Fairs Hiring

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR SPRINGFIELD AND DUQUOIN STATE FAIRSThe Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals for seasonal employment at the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs. Temporary employees are needed for the following areas: maintenance, customer service, cashier, ticket sales, grandstand ticket takers, and... Read More.

July Car Show Moved to September

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

Car Show Missing This Year The Carmi Chamber of Commerce delivered a giant fireworks show this year, but there was one thing missing from this year’s celebration; and that was the Carmi Lion’s annual car show. But, fans of the giant show will have to wait... Read More.

Busy Meeting for Grayville Council

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

Grayville City Council The Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night. The Treasurer reports $1,466,371.05 in the Restricted Account, $918,375.83 in the Investment Account, and $153,784.78 in cash available for operations, for a total of $2,538,531.66.The council approved change order #3 for the... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Weekend Reports

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

Sheriff’s Reports; Monday 7/12 The White County Sheriff’s Department reported a warrant arrest, a criminal trespass to property plus a report of a possible stolen vehicle title since Friday. Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 32 year old Andrew S. Ellis of Evansville shortly after 10 Monday morning on... Read More.

Crop Report

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report While the recent rains have been great for the corn and bean crops, they have slowed down some work according to the latest USDA crop report. There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 11, 2021. Statewide, the average... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Hamilton County Farm Bureau Manager Sydney Lay

Monday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Hamilton County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are hosting a US Pullers Association Tractor Pull as part of the Hamilton County Fair on July 23rd. Jc catches up with Farm Bureau Manager Sydney Lay for more information on the event, the Young Leaders, and... Read More.

Mobile Mammography Dates Set

Monday, July 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mobile Mammography Dates in Fairfield and Grayville 3D Mammography Mobile Event in Fairfield on July 17th: Fairfield Memorial Hospital will have their Mobile Mammography at Fairfield Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 17th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m.No physician order needed for those who are over... Read More.

White County Fair Coming Up Soon

Monday, July 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Fair Coming UpThe White County Fair, which has been on-going each year since 1878 will return to the Carmi fairgrounds this August.The 2021 Fair will be held August 9th – 14th and will feature carnival rides, food vendors and traditional grandstand events.The fairboard is... Read More.

Wayne County Fair Underway

Monday, July 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wayne County Agricultural Fair Underway It’s hard to believe summer is moving right along and proving that is the fact it’s fair season.With that in mind, the Wayne County Fair at Fairfield is underway and continues through next Saturday winding up with a giant demolition... Read More.

Housing Board on County Board Agenda

Monday, July 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Board Meeting Tuesday The White County Board will meet in regular session Tuesday night for a fairly full agenda.The board will be asked to take action on a number of items including consideration of the purchase of the former Carmi Times building, just... Read More.