Local News

Grayville City Workers to Get Increased Wage

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Commissioners closed out the 2023 year with a Wednesday night meeting. Highlights include all employees of the City are getting a $1 per hour increase to coincide with the state minimum wage increasing on January 1st. Two TIF requests were approved; one for... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Warrants

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A 35 year old Carmi man is preparing for a first appearance before Judge T Scott Webb following his arrest just before 10pm Wednesday. According to White County Sheriff’s Deputies, authorities observed Zachary James getting out of a truck and heading toward a residence... Read More.

Shooting Suspect in Jefferson County Behind Bars

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

A suspect is in jail in Mount Vernon following a shooting late Christmas Eve. City officials say a suspect shot another person on South Ninth Street shortly after midnight Christmas Eve. The suspect is identified as 20-year-old Maliq Petties. He fled the scene and... Read More.

Carmi Man Spends Holidays Behind Bars; Harrisburg Man Turns Self in on Christmas

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

45 year old Jeremy Bryant spent the holiday behind bars after Carmi Police picked him up on a charge of Domestic Battery. The arrest happened in the early hours of Christmas Eve at 1621 Sunnybrook. Bryant remains jailed until he can be seen by... Read More.

WROY/WRUL News Welcomes New Year, New News Director

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

As Carmi radio station WROY/WRUL News bids farewell to one journalist and broadcaster, it welcomes a fresh, new voice. Following a sudden departure in August, Ray Mitchell stepped up, as he has so many times over the years, to fill in. Mitchell’s warm delivery,... Read More.

Norris City and Grayville Leaders Set to Meet Next Week

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Two final meetings to round out the 2023 calendar year are coming up. The Norris City Village Board will gather on Wednesday for a special gathering at 4pm. On the agenda is the paid leave ordinance and officials are expected to open bids on... Read More.

Simmons Placed Under Arrest After Welfare Check goes Awry

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

25-year-old Shane Simmons is behind bars again after a welfare check allegedly turned violent. Carmi EMS workers Adam Allen and Alan Wurst were called to see about Simmons on East Cherry just before 5pm Thursday. Simmons was subsequently arrested after authorities say he threatened... Read More.

Second Amendment Advocates to Host Town Hall in Carmi Ahead of January 1st Deadline

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Firearm owners concerned about the upcoming January 1st deadline to register firearms are invited to a town hall on Wednesday, December 27th. Valinda and Mike Rowe, local Second Amendment advocates along with a handful of others say they’ll be offering the latest update and... Read More.

IPRB Touting Restoration of Fourteen White County Abandoned Tank Battery Sites in 2023

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) utilized voluntary funding from Illinois oil producers and royalty owners to restore 14 White County abandoned tank battery sites in 2023. Exact GPS coordinates for the 14 sites and a map showing general locations of the projects can... Read More.

Huck’s Karing for Kids Program Set to Benefit Nearly 2,000 Kids

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Now in it’s 18th year, the Huck’s Karing for Kids program aims to make Christmas special for children who are less fortunate and to give back to the communities the stores serve. In addition to Christmas, the program also provides funds and relief for families... Read More.