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Closings and Cancellations for Monday, January 22nd

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Cherry Street Automotive School Closings for Monday, January 22nd:There will be no school for Carmi-white County Unit 5 today, Monday, January 22nd.The ROE #20 LAB School will be closed Monday, January 22, 2024.NCOE schools will be closed today.Wayne County schools closed today.Edwards County schools... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 22, 2024

Monday, January 22 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 finished tied for 1st place at the Carmi-White... Read More.

Most Property Taxes are Paid in White County; Deadline Approaching for Remaining 2 Percent

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Time is running out to get your taxes paid in White County. The good news, according to White County Treasurer Mike Baxley, is that about 98% of the 2022 payable 2023 property taxes are in. For that remaining 2% of folks however, the deadline... Read More.

White Receives Two Citations

Friday, January 19 by Nicole Behnke

Joshua White was pulled over on January 18 when the responding officer noticed the vehicle White was driving had a loud exhaust and that White failed to signal when he entered a property.Once the officer walked up to the vehicle, he identified the driver... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Wabash Christian Supportive Living – Carrie Jones

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

On this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Carrie Jones of Wabash Christian Supportive Living in advance of their no cost or obligation Estate Planning Seminar coming up on Thursday, January 25th. Find out what's important to consider when it comes... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 19, 2024

Friday, January 19 by Cole Carter

UPDATE: Friday night's CWCIT games have been moved to Saturday at 10:30 AM & 12 PM.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... Read More.

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Bulldog Wrestlers Spoil Fairfield’s Senior Night

Thursday, January 18 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Wrestling team defeated Fairfield on the road Thursday night, 46-36.Luke Bolerjack started off the night by pinning his opponent in the 126 weight class in 1:58.Madden Anderson then pinned his opponent in the 132 weight class in just 20 seconds.Kale Wiggins... Read More.

Two Hamilton County Men Arrested for Storming the Capitol

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

Two men from McLeansboro have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.Justin LaGesse, 37, and Theodore Middendorf, 36, both of McLeansboro, are charged in a criminal complaint filed in... Read More.

Cheek Gets Five Citations

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

Lige Cheek was pulled over on January 17 for failure to signal when turning. During the stop, Cheek was cited for operating a vehicle while registration suspended. The officer noticed an "Ole Smoky Moonshine" bottle in the middle console, and saw a crystal like... Read More.

Boaz Arrested

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Sheriff's Department received a call on January 17 stating a female was being held hostage inside a camper.Officers arrived on scene and discovered no one was being held hostage or hurt. Crystal Boaz identified herself, along with Richard Travelstead. Officers realized... Read More.