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McLeansboro City Council Report – March 19, 2024

Wednesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The McLeansboro City Council met in regular session for about an hour and a half Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there for WROY/WRUL News and has this report… Sean Henry and Rod Martin of Klinger & Associates spoke to the board about various projects including... Read More.

Election Returns for White, Wayne, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton

Wednesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Election results are in and the big story is the dismal turnout. To be fair, there weren’t a ton of races, especially locally that were intriguing to voters. For a country that prides itself on free elections, voters being able to have their voices... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 20, 2024

Wednesday, March 20 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team defeated Hardin County yesterday afternoon by a final score of 16-0 in 4 innings. Landon Driscoll got... Read More.

Closed Session Minutes from Unit 5 School Board Reveal Retirements, Resignations, Reassignments

Tuesday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Following closed session, the board approved retirements, resignations, and reassignments. Among them, Jayme Cowling has turned in her intent to retire at the end of the 2028 school year. Michelle Niehaus has resigned as classroom aide and morning supervisor at Washington Attendance Center effective... Read More.

White County HCE Sets the Scene for this Saturday’s Style Show and Salad Luncheon

Tuesday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

The White County HCE is preparing for a fun Saturday with the Style Show and Luncheon. It’s coming up at the Carmi Emmanuel Church in Edgewood from 11am – 1pm. And it’s a big year for the HCE, celebrating 100 years in Illinois, the... Read More.

Voting Numbers So Far Today…Disappointing

Tuesday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Voting is underway here in Illinois and area county clerks are reporting disappointing returns so far. White County Clerk Kayci Heil says turnout is low. Gallatin County Clerk Deanna Bryant echoed that disappointment. Omaha Township only had 17 voters earlier this morning. Equality only... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board Recap – March 18, 2024

Tuesday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County School Board met for its regular monthly session Monday night. Scott Mareing was there for WROY/WRUL News and has the story. After a brief discussion on the merits, the board unanimously accepted the bid from Rice Motor Company of one 8-10... Read More.

Todd Carr Presents Cave-in-Rock Pirates and Outlaws at Groff Memorial Library in Grayville Friday

Tuesday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

If you missed the Shawneetown Library’s presentation featuring Todd Carr talking about Cave-in-Rock Pirates and Outlaws back in January, you’ll have another chance this Friday. Groff Memorial Library in Grayville will host Carr at 6pm for an hour long presentation highlighting the scoundrels and... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 19, 2024

Tuesday, March 19 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team defeated Gallatin County yesterday afternoon by a final score of 17-7. Carmi fell behind 3-1 early, but... Read More.

Dawgs Defeat Gallatin County; Improve to 5-0

Monday, March 18 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team defeated Gallatin County Monday afternoon by a final score of 17-7. Tyson Spicer got the start on the mound for the Bulldogs, and he faced his fair share of battles early on.Gallatin jumped out to a 2-0 lead... Read More.