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Carmi Council Opens Roof Bids; Tables Purchase of 200 Kerney after Call from City Attorney

Friday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

A mostly procedural, quick special meeting Friday morning produced as many questions as it provided answers. While the Carmi Police Department roof issue is still ongoing, council members now have fresh quotes and hope to be able to move forward with a solution at... Read More.

Carmi Native Drops by Kiwanis to Discuss New Book

Thursday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

Lottie Lindsey is honest about her troubles. It started out rough. I was raised here in Carmi. I was born to my mom and my biological father. He left when I was 6 ½ months old, never heard from him again. So I dealt with... Read More.

Osborne Arrested Wednesday on Probation Violation

Thursday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is behind bars Thursday morning following her arrest Wednesday at the White County probation office in Carmi. Carmi Police say they were called to the office just before 11:30am on a probation violation and arrested 63-year-old Karen Osborne of Sycamore Street. ... Read More.

Grayville Council Tackles Loitering, Unkempt Property, and a Lawsuit

Wednesday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders gathered for about a half hour Tuesday night due to their normal meeting date falling on Memorial Day. The biggest discussion came with regards to an agenda item concerning overnight loitering and the topic of eliminating public internet access overnight at Groff... Read More.

Crossville Leaders Talk July 5th Celebration, Dog Catcher, and ATV Permitting

Wednesday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL News Reporter Landen Elliott assisted with the story.Saturday, July 5th in Crossville is shaping up to be a destination for fun. New Park Committee Chairwoman Nancy Osborne has details on what to expect for the holiday. We’ll have a pickleball tournament…we’re in the works... Read More.

Williamson County States Attorney Declines to Pursue Case Against Blades

Friday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

An email obtained by WROY/WRUL News implies that no charges will be filed against now Wayne County Assistant States Attorney Rhonda Blades. The email correspondence is dated May 8th and in it, it’s indicated that Chief Judge William Thurston was called by special prosecutor... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Southeastern Illinois Center for Pastoral Counseling

Friday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Since 1980, Southeastern Illinois Center for Pastoral Counseling has been helping folks throughout the region. In this edition of Open Line, Brenda Knuckles, a mainstay with SICPC since 1996, sits down with Jc to talk about the services provided, shares her mission, and discusses... Read More.

Winter and Stone Win Annual Kiwanis Educator and Support Staff of the Year Awards

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

It’s an annual tradition. Since 1968, hand in hand with the Carmi Kiwanis Club’s creed of serving the children of the world, the organization honors those who directly serve the community’s children by handing out Educator and (since 2021) Support Staff of the Year... Read More.

NCOE School Board Passes Resolution to Issue of Bonds at Wednesday Meeting

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE School leaders are now able to move forward with the sale of bonds following the April election and are doing so. Kevin Wills, an Investment Banking Specialist with Bernardi Securities provided the Unit 3 School Board with insight at Wednesday night’s meeting. School... Read More.

Illinois State Police Investigation Leads to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Charges of Eldorado Educator

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

On May 20, 2025, the Eldorado Police Department requested Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Investigation Zone 8 to investigate Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault against a teacher aide in the Eldorado School District. As a result, the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office filed... Read More.