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Constitution Week Proclaimed

Wednesday, September 20 by WROY-WRUL News

Constitution Week 2023This past Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 marked the anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution by the Constitutional Convention. It is fitting and proper to officially recognize this document and the anniversary of its creation and whereas Public Law 915 guarantees... Read More.

Recovery Picnic and Walk

Wednesday, September 20 by WROY-WRUL News

Recovery Picnic and Walk It’s no secret, one of the biggest problems Southern Illinois and the nation, for that matter, is drug and alcohol addiction.It’s a problem that has confronted families and people from all walks of life, from the rich to the poor. But fortunately... Read More.

Busy Meeting for McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, September 20 by WROY-WRUL News

The McLeansboro City Council met for about an hour Tuesday night for their regular monthly meeting.In public comments, Letitia Wiggins of the Women’s Leadership Council of Hamilton County addressed the board about holding a 5K run on the streets of McLeansboro on October 28th... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – September 20, 2023

Wednesday, September 20 by Cole Carter

It was a dominant 2-set victory for the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team last night, defeating Eldorado 25-6, 25-5. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 16-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Black Diamond Conference. They will have the next 6 days off... Read More.

Chapmans Get Permit; Totten Honored at Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

It took some time Tuesday, but it appears northern vigor finally met some southern hospitality by the end of the Carmi Council meeting. Things got underway with a tender moment as Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and representatives from the Carmi Fire Department honored Jim... Read More.

WADI Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Starts Soon

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Area Development Inc., as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, White and counties], is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Altercation

Tuesday, September 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Two Arrested After Altercation Two Carmi men were arrested by local authorities Monday afternoon following an altercation at Pundrake’s Convenience Store.Jeremy Scott Allen, 45 of 109 Iris Lane, Carmi, was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after he allegedly attacked John W.... Read More.

Hunting Seasons Opening Soon

Tuesday, September 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Hunting Seasons OpeningWith the first day of October just a couple weeks away, local “big-game” hunters are sighting in their bows and shotguns.Archery deer season officially opens the first day of October and will run through the 14th of January. That is the same... Read More.

Tax Bills in the Mail

Tuesday, September 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Tax Bills Have ArrivedLocal residents should have received their 2022 payable 20223 Tax bills by now.If you haven’t received those bills, you should contact White County Treasurer Michael Baxley as soon as possible as the first installment date is the middle of October.The tax... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Meeting Tonight

Tuesday, September 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The McLeansboro City Council is set to meet in regular session this (Tuesday) evening at 5:30 for what appears to be a very full agenda.Public comments include the Women’s Leadership Council of Hamilton County and Kim Murk on the Beautification Task Force.The consent agenda... Read More.