As Recreational Cannabis Sales again Hit Record, Illinois AG calls for Federal Rescheduling

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

$1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales declineBy CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected]As Illinois’ recreational cannabis industry once again reported record sales for 2023, the state’s attorney general is calling on the...

Local Sports Recap – January 17, 2023

Wednesday, January 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: The Region’s Premiere Eatery, Deep South, on Marshall in McLeansboro Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Team. Keeping you at your best on and off the court. The Carmi-White County boys basketball team defeated Harrisburg last night 66-57...

Goodwin Apprehended

Tuesday, January 16 by Nicole Behnke

28-year old Dakota Goodwin was arrested on January 11 when White County Sheriff Officers, who were assisted by two US Marshall’s, found Goodwin living in a camper on a dead end country road.Goodwin was taken into custody for two outstanding White County warrants: one...

Public Notice: Fuel Bids Being Accepted

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

The various departments of the White County Government, White County, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for the year beginning March 1, 2024 and ending February 28, 2025. All fuel tanks are located at the fuel...

White County Cheering for a Cure Set for another Big Year

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Now in it’s 11th year, White County Cheering for a Cure is still picking up steam. The organization raised about $35,000 in 2023 after taking a couple years off due to CoViD complications. That $35,000 is the most the crew has raised since the...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Exec Director

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Executive Director Kelly Northcott and President Abby Weiss of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. The organization is actively hunting it's next Executive Director. Tune in for more on the position, Kelly's time...

Childers Arrested

Tuesday, January 16 by Nicole Behnke

18-year-old Emma Wiggins-Childers was arrested on January 14 for domestic battery. Police were called to Wiggins-Childers' Oak Street home at a quarter after 9pm Sunday night. She allegedly committed the crime against a 19 year old white male. Carmi Police booked and transported her...

Local Sports Recap – January 16, 2023

Tuesday, January 16 by Cole Carter

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Cheering for a Cure 2024

Monday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Lacey Moore and Amy Rice to talk about the upcoming White County Cheering for a Cure event scheduled for Saturday, January 27th at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium in Carmi. Learn more about the event...

Desper Arrested

Friday, January 12 by Nicole Behnke

On January 11, Dylan Desper, 37 of Carmi, was arrested at a traffic stop for driving while license revoked.Desper is detained at the White County Jail.