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Gridiron Preview – Senior Night

Thursday, October 17 by Cole Carter

With a 48-6 win over Edwards County in Week 7, the Carmi-White County Bulldogs have clinched a spot in the 2024 IHSA Playoffs. Making the playoffs is one thing, but it's another to put yourself in the best possible position to make a playoff... Read More.

Local County Clerk Offices Busy with Early Voting

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With about 2 ½ weeks left before election day, county clerk’s offices are seeing early voters getting their choices in. In White County, Clerk Kayci Heil’s office was brisk with traffic Thursday morning. Her staff says about 406 early voters have dropped by their... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois Educational Leaders Launch Farm-to-School Initiative to Boost Local Agriculture

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Educational leaders from ten school districts across six counties in southeastern Illinois are embarking on a mission to strengthen Farm-to-School initiatives in the Greater Wabash region. Supported by generous funding from the Lake Michigan School Food Innovation Hub, this group is working to expand... Read More.

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Crossville Man Arrested at Jail Wednesday Night

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man is out on Pre Trial Release following his arrest late Wednesday night. Carmi Police arrested 43-year-old Daniel Duke at the White County Jail just after 11:30pm. They say he was wanted on a White County warrant. Online court records don’t show... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 17, 2024

Thursday, October 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will host Fairfield tonight at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium for a huge battle with major Black Diamond Conference implications. If Carmi wins, they will claim the undefeated outright conference championship. If Fairfield wins, they will tie... Read More.

Your Property. Your Problem. City Weighs in on Ditches, Easements, Etc.

Wednesday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Your property. Your problem. That’s the general consensus following the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday evening. A handful of citizens who reside on Fair Street were in attendance regarding concerns over the encroaching ditches located on their properties. City Attorney Greg Stewart was on... Read More.

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Hamilton Memorial Senior Enrichment Hosting 2024 Antique Angel Tree Program

Wednesday, October 16 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Senior Enrichment is proud to host its annual Antique Angel Tree program for senior citizens in need for the 2024 holiday season. Nominations for recipients are being accepted now through Friday, November 8. Nominees should be 65 years or older, live in... Read More.

City of McLeansboro Discusses Hand Full of Topics

Wednesday, October 16 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for about an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The Hamilton County Rotary Club presented a check to the city for $10,000 for building a pavilion out of money that they raised. Resident John Scattone... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Allison Cozart And Greg Stewart

Wednesday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

She passed the bar! Allison (Allie) Cozart is Carmi's newest attorney, or she will be, after she's officially sworn in this November. The Carmi native drops by Open Line to talk with Jc and discuss the path that led her to not only practicing... Read More.

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McLeansboro Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Wednesday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

A 19 year old McLeansboro man has a preliminary hearing scheduled for today (Wednesday) following his arrest by McLeansboro Police on August 22nd. He’s being charged with 12 counts of Child Pornography, two of those charges include possession. Hatfield also has a charge that... Read More.

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Gridiron Preview – Senior Night

Local County Clerk Offices Busy with Early Voting

Southeastern Illinois Educational Leaders Launch Farm-to-School Initiative to Boost Local Agriculture

Crossville Man Arrested at Jail Wednesday Night

Local Sports Recap – October 17, 2024

Your Property. Your Problem. City Weighs in on Ditches, Easements, Etc.

Hamilton Memorial Senior Enrichment Hosting 2024 Antique Angel Tree Program

City of McLeansboro Discusses Hand Full of Topics

Open Line ON DEMAND – Allison Cozart And Greg Stewart

McLeansboro Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

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