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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Insurance Renewal Discussed at CWC School Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 23 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County School Board began its June meeting with the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Superintendent Jarrod Newell provided details for multiple fund categories, including the education fund with projected expenditures of $17,348,522 and a cash balance of $15,774,528. More numbers were discussed, but Newell... Read More.

City of Carmi Receives Annual Audit Findings at Special Tuesday Morning Meeting

Tuesday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

In a special meeting Tuesday morning, Carmi City Council minus alderpersons Greg Knight and Tracy Nelson heard from Arlynne Davis, there to present the annual financial report and independent auditor finding for the year ending December 31st. It took a bit less than half... Read More.

Same Cat; Different Day…Grayville City Council Tackles Pooh-Bear, Pavilion Use Rules, and Landlord Responsibilities on Utility Charges

Tuesday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

The neighborhood standoff surrounding the feline Pooh-Bear continues in Grayville. A standoff between Friends of Grayville and the city pavilion regarding clean up and timing also reared its head at Monday night’s Council meeting. Leaders also continued to grapple with renter/tenant utility charge responsibilities... Read More.

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Norris City Teen Arrested Monday Evening in Carmi

Tuesday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City teen will be due in court to face charges following her arrest Monday evening in Carmi. Police pulled over 19-year-old Rhaney Jack near the Ferrell Hospital Carmi Family Clinic just after 8pm. Officers placed her under arrest on a charge of... Read More.

White County 2025 Property Tax Dates Announced

Monday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

White County Treasurer Mike Baxley has announced important dates for 2025 property tax bills. Baxley announced Monday morning the bills will be mailed on July 10th with installment dates as follows: September 10 - 1st Installment November 10 - 2nd Installment For exemptions and/or name/address changes, Baxley... Read More.

Two Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, June 22 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested Carmi resident Stacey Woolsey just before midnight Saturday at Plum and William. Woolsey was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. Then, on Sunday night, 43-year-old Randall Flowers was arrested by Carmi Police on... Read More.

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Hamilton County Retired Teachers Welcome McLeansboro PD Officer Bryson and K-9 Polo

Monday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News from the HCRTA... The Hamilton County Retired Teachers recently held their spring meeting. The meeting was highlighted with the featured speaker, Officer Matt Bryson of the McLeansboro Police Department and his canine partner, Polo. Officer Bryson spoke on the process and... Read More.

Connely Conviction Reversed Just Under Two Years into 30 Year Sentence

Friday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been just about a month since we told you the conviction that sent Emmit Connely to prison appeared on it’s way to being vacated. As of Thursday afternoon, that’s what has happened. The mandate came down Thursday and while we haven’t obtained a... Read More.

Carmi Township Makes Another Donation and Discusses Difficulties of Asphalting Roads

Thursday, June 18 by Nicole Behnke

The item that took up the most time during the Township meeting included Road Commissioner Chris McEwing and S&E owner Steve Talley. Talley was in attendance during the meeting to discuss improving the road in front of his business, 2.3 miles of road work.... Read More.

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The Future of Feeling Better: Carmi Therapeutic Massage Adds Treatments to Rejuvenate and Repair

Thursday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

When you think of massage, you may associate the words relax, calm, and peace. Those are certainly important facets, but owner of Carmi Therapeutic Massage Molly Belford sees the forest beyond those trees. Belford dropped by Carmi Kiwanis Thursday with two of her three... Read More.

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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Insurance Renewal Discussed at CWC School Board Meeting

City of Carmi Receives Annual Audit Findings at Special Tuesday Morning Meeting

Same Cat; Different Day…Grayville City Council Tackles Pooh-Bear, Pavilion Use Rules, and Landlord Responsibilities on Utility Charges

Norris City Teen Arrested Monday Evening in Carmi

White County 2025 Property Tax Dates Announced

Two Arrested Over the Weekend

Hamilton County Retired Teachers Welcome McLeansboro PD Officer Bryson and K-9 Polo

Connely Conviction Reversed Just Under Two Years into 30 Year Sentence

Carmi Township Makes Another Donation and Discusses Difficulties of Asphalting Roads

The Future of Feeling Better: Carmi Therapeutic Massage Adds Treatments to Rejuvenate and Repair

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