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Local Sports Recap – October 21, 2024

Monday, October 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team defeated Eldorado back on Friday by a final score of 40-30. The Bulldogs were led on the ground by Noah Pollard. He had 260 rushing yards on 23 carries and 3 touchdowns. Kale Wiggins had 100 yards... Read More.

Gallatin County Residents To Determine the Future of University of Illinois Extension

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

With the University of Illinois Extension hanging in the balance, Gallatin County voters will determine the future of 4-H there. Since elected, board member Warren Rollman has targeted the program. To be clear, he says he’s not opposed to 4-H, it’s the funding Gallatin... Read More.

Gallatin County Courthouse Holidays Won’t Include Juneteenth in 2025

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County government offices won’t be observing Juneteenth. Warren Rollman, an outspoken board member made the motion at Thursday night’s monthly board meeting approving the 2025 Courthouse Holiday Schedule minus the Thursday, June 19th observance. When questioned, Rollman didn’t hold back. Well for one, we’ve... Read More.

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Bradshaw Challenges Baxley on Property Tax Assessments at County Board Meeting

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board met with a concise agenda, but the highlight of that night was, according to the Bradshaws, they had a 200% tax increase on their properties. Jack Bradshaw came prepared to show board members the intense price difference in just a year,... Read More.

Lady Dogs Sweep Fairfield, Win BDC Title

Friday, October 18 by Cole Carter

It was a historic night in McDougal-Evers Gymnasium on Thursday as the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team hosted Fairfield for the Black Diamond Conference finale. There was a lot on the line for both teams. A Carmi win would give the Lady Dogs the... Read More.

Nominations For 2024 Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year Now Being Accepted

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual (living or deceased) or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider... Read More.

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Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, Honored

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, was honored as one of the 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know by Becker’s Hospital Review. Fairfield Memorial Hospital CEO Mike Cooper was named to the 2024 edition of 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 18, 2024

Friday, October 18 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Fairfield last night in two sets 25-10, 25-18 to clinch an undefeated Black Diamond Conference Championship. It is the first time since 2015 that the Lady Bulldogs are BDC champs, and it’s the... Read More.

Kiwanis Welcomes Nelson as President for Upcoming Year

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With Corn Day 2024 in the rearview, the Carmi Kiwanis Club turned attention to installing a new leader Thursday. Outgoing President Kelly Northcott, uncomfortable with accepting compliments or appreciation for her efforts, instead attempted to deflect any praise by naming others who helped her... Read More.

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One Man Sentenced to IDOC

Thursday, October 17 by Nicole Behnke

A Grayville man was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections back on October 1st in Edwards County. 39-year-old Zachary Powell, found guilty of Unlawful Failure to Register as a Violent Offender Against a Youth, a Class 3 Felony, will be serving a five-year sentence... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – October 21, 2024

Gallatin County Residents To Determine the Future of University of Illinois Extension

Gallatin County Courthouse Holidays Won’t Include Juneteenth in 2025

Bradshaw Challenges Baxley on Property Tax Assessments at County Board Meeting

Lady Dogs Sweep Fairfield, Win BDC Title

Nominations For 2024 Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year Now Being Accepted

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, Honored

Local Sports Recap – October 18, 2024

Kiwanis Welcomes Nelson as President for Upcoming Year

One Man Sentenced to IDOC

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