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Smith, Cheek Arrested on White County Warrant Tuesday

Wednesday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of rural Enfield residents are out on pre-trial release following their arrest just before 9pm Tuesday. White County Sheriff’s officials say they observed 52-year-old Lige Cheek and 39-year-old Chelsey Smith getting out of a white Ford pickup at 203 East Hosick Street... Read More.

Absher Charitable Foundation Donation for EMA and More During White County Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board met Tuesday night briefly. During the administrator’s report, Dustin Harmon with Bellwether reviewed upcoming deadlines with board members, especially highlighting the June 1st compliance deadline for state-mandated changes to solar and wind ordinances. He recommended key changes, including new setback requirements,... Read More.

Healy and Simmons Awarded Scholarships Through 4-H

Wednesday, April 22 by Nicole Behnke

The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members are being celebrated with $67,500 in scholarships awarded by the Illinois 4-H Foundation. The scholarships are awarded to five Illinois 4-H members in nine focus categories and are based on merit and a demonstrated standard of 4-H excellence. A... Read More.

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McLeansboro City Council Meet for April

Wednesday, April 22 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for about an hour and did some hiring. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… A 15 minute public hearing was held prior to the regular meeting for the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The budget... Read More.

Council Approves Sale of 1952 International; Agrees to Demolition Bid; Plans Ongoing for 50th Airport Celebration

Wednesday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Council is rid of a 1952 International L-162 after a bid from Bryce Nolan. That was one of just a handful of decisions made at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. At the March 24th gathering, leaders opened sealed bids for excess equipment. The... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 22, 2026

Wednesday, April 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball & Softball teams both hosted Eldorado at home yesterday, and both teams came away victorious. The Bulldogs won by a final score of 6-4. The game was 4-4 in the 4th inning when RBIs by Merick Millhorn and... Read More.

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Quick CWC School Board Meeting for April

Tuesday, April 21 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County School Board met Monday night for 15 minutes. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… Only two major items were on the light agenda. The board gave permission for the district to seek bids for summer maintenance projects. They approved a... Read More.

Grayville Man Arrested on Alleged Unauthorized Video Recording at Road Ranger

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville man is in court for a first appearance Tuesday after he was arrested Monday morning by local authorities. Police Chief Mason Siegel was dispatched just before 11am to the Road Ranger in reference to a disturbance. He says there, he was met... Read More.

Another Day Another Charge; Woman Lands in Trouble Twice in 15 Hours on Same Charge…Stevens Arrested Again…Carmi Pair Facing Domestic Battery Charges

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Less than a month after White County States Attorney Chris Neal filed a motion to not prosecute on charges of Possession of Meth and Meth Delivery following a drug bust that netted ten total arrests and more than 430 grams of methamphetamine, Christian Stevens,... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – April 21, 2026

Tuesday, April 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team fell to Johnston City at home yesterday afternoon by a final score of 5-4. The Lady Bulldogs fell behind 5-0 after the first two innings of play, but they continued to fight. Carmi was able to score... Read More.

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Smith, Cheek Arrested on White County Warrant Tuesday

Absher Charitable Foundation Donation for EMA and More During White County Board Meeting

Healy and Simmons Awarded Scholarships Through 4-H

McLeansboro City Council Meet for April

Council Approves Sale of 1952 International; Agrees to Demolition Bid; Plans Ongoing for 50th Airport Celebration

Local Sports Recap – April 22, 2026

Quick CWC School Board Meeting for April

Grayville Man Arrested on Alleged Unauthorized Video Recording at Road Ranger

Another Day Another Charge; Woman Lands in Trouble Twice in 15 Hours on Same Charge…Stevens Arrested Again…Carmi Pair Facing Domestic Battery Charges

Local Sports Recap – April 21, 2026

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