Local News

County Supervisor of Assessments Provides Clarity on Senior Homestead Exemptions

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Supervisor of Assessments for White County Gary Baxley says he wants to provide some clarity after receiving several concerned phone calls following last week’s White County Board meeting. In the report, the board approved elimination of the yearly renewal of Senior Homestead exemptions. Baxley... Read More.

CWC School Board Approves Resignations And New Hires

Thursday, June 22 by WROY-WRUL News

In the Closed Session of the Carmi-White County School Board Tuesday night, the board approved the resignations of Kaylea Stubblefield as Junior High School Assistant Softball Coach, Kelsey Rankin as High School Assistant Softball Coach, Scott Howard as a District School Bus Driver, Shannon... Read More.

Patriot Riders Of America Holding Event To Benefit White County Veterans

Thursday, June 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Several Resignations Approved During CWC School Board Closed Session

Thursday, June 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi City Council Meeting To Be Held July 11th Due 4th Of July Holiday

Wednesday, June 21 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City Council met for the second of their two monthly meetings Tuesday. Following the approval of Mays meeting minutes, the board approved Mays financial reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments as well as the June vendor invoices... Read More.

Goematt Provides Update On Summer Maintenance Projects At CWC Schools

Wednesday, June 21 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 School Board met briefly Tuesday night, due to Monday being the Juneteenth holiday. Scott Mareing was also there and has this report…First a Special Board Meeting was held at 7 PM on the Amended Budget. Superintendent Jarred Newell ran... Read More.

Crow Tells McLeansboro Council Birth To Five Is Conducting Regional Needs Assessment For Childhood Poverty

Wednesday, June 21 by WROY-WRUL News

The McLeansboro City Council met for its regular monthly session for just under an hour Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Kisha Incer and Carmen Black were sworn in to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It’s a volunteer position.After the second... Read More.

Murbarger Denied On Motion To Reconsider Sentence

Wednesday, June 21 by WROY-WRUL News

Brodey Murbarger appeared with his attorney Christian Baril in Wayne County Court. Murbarger, convicted in the murder of 15-year-old Megan Nichols, and his attorney filed a request to reconsider his sentence of 50 years for the crime.Attorney Baril argued that the court didn’t take... Read More.

Carmi Police Department Reports The Arrest Of Three

Tuesday, June 20 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man has bonded out of the White County Jail after being arrested for Harassment. At around 6 pm Friday 30 year old Nathaniel Terrell of Stewart Street was taking into custody on a White County Warrant for Harassment Through Electronic Communication. Terrell... Read More.

Local Sports Recap: June 19, 2023 – June 23, 2023

Monday, June 19 by Cole Carter

There is still time to register for Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball Camp. The camp will be held June 26 - June 30 at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium at CWCHS and is open to anyone entering 2nd - 9th grade. The cost is $55 for those... Read More.