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Lewis Arrested by White County Sheriff’s Dept; Applewhite Given Three Citations

Tuesday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department is releasing details surrounding a few arrests that happened late last week. On Thursday, officers pulled over 30-year-old Melvin Lewis at Huck’s in Carmi. A check with dispatch revealed Lewis to have a suspended license in Arkansas and no... Read More.

Barbre Sworn in at School Board Meeting Monday; Budget Amended

Tuesday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County School Board met Monday night for its regular monthly meeting, along with a public hearing on the FY25 budget. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… A public hearing was held concerning the amended budget for the Fiscal Year 2025. The... Read More.

Richards and Harringtons Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, June 16 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi woman was arrested on Friday, just after 11 am. The White County Probation Office notified a Carmi Police Officer that 35-year-old Sasha Richards had violated her probation. Richards was placed under arrest and will wait to see a judge on July 14th at 9... Read More.

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Grayville Man Faces Fourteen Charges

Friday, June 13 by Nicole Behnke

Thursday, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on 29-year-old James McFarland, who was handed numerous charges, with police taking him to the White County Jail. The charges include Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of... Read More.

Tri County Relay for Life a Success

Friday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News... Relay For Life volunteers are excited about the success of this year's Hamilton/Wayne/White Relay event. With the unofficial total (including outstanding donations), it is anticipated that the goal of $55,000 will raised in honor of those touched by cancer. Our communities came... Read More.

Local Youngster Leads in Statewide 4-H Fishing Tournament

Thursday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL courtesy of the Univeristy of Illinois Extension The Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament is off to a strong start and continues through July 31, 2025. Youth from across the state are casting their lines and competing in this fun, summer-long challenge... Read More.

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Garner Recaps Year as Fair Queen; Hunsinger Prepping for Fresh Crop of Contestants

Thursday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Don’t look now, but the White County Fair is nearly here. If that feels too soon to say, you’re not alone, but there’s good reason. It’s been more than 30 years since the White County Fair was held at the same time as the... Read More.

Two Arrested on Warrants Wednesday

Thursday, June 12 by Nicole Behnke

White County Sheriff's Deputies arrived at a residence on Valter Drive a little after 6:30 pm on Wednesday in regards to serving an arrest warrant. A Deputy made contact with the woman, Crystal Borne of Carmi. Borne had an active White County warrant for a... Read More.

New Carmi Township Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Thursday, June 12 by Nicole Behnke

On May 13th, the Carmi Township put out the 2025-2026 Township and Road Budget for the Fiscal Year. According to law, the budget is to be publicly available for 30 days, and it was not posted on the Township website until Wednesday afternoon. On... Read More.

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Carmi Chamber Welcomes CASA to White County with Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed CASA to White County Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting in the main courtroom of the courthouse. Chamber members, city officials, and Second Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan along with Resident Judge T. Scott Webb joined... Read More.

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Lewis Arrested by White County Sheriff’s Dept; Applewhite Given Three Citations

Barbre Sworn in at School Board Meeting Monday; Budget Amended

Richards and Harringtons Arrested Over the Weekend

Grayville Man Faces Fourteen Charges

Tri County Relay for Life a Success

Local Youngster Leads in Statewide 4-H Fishing Tournament

Garner Recaps Year as Fair Queen; Hunsinger Prepping for Fresh Crop of Contestants

Two Arrested on Warrants Wednesday

New Carmi Township Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Carmi Chamber Welcomes CASA to White County with Ribbon Cutting

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