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JOANN SMITH, PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, JOINS MEDICAL STAFF AT FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S HORIZON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CLINIC

Wednesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital announces the addition of JoAnn Smith, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), to the Medical Staff of Horizon Healthcare, an affiliate of Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Ms. Smith will begin seeing patients of all ages starting May 22nd at Horizon Healthcare locations.Ms. Smith... Read More.

Sheckles Arreted For Violating Order Of Protection

Wednesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville man is being held in the White County Jail after violating an order of protection Tuesday. At around 5:20 PM Deputy Simmons with the White County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to 207 W Rudolph Street in Crossville in reference to the caller... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber Member of the Month Gossett Greenhouse

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Norris City Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month for May, Gossett Greenhouse. Lincoln Hobbs talks about how the business idea developed, what they offer and more. Amanda Courson on behalf of... Read More.

Windhorst Issues Comments After ComEd 4 Convictions

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

A federal jury Tuesday afternoon found all 4 defendants guilty in the 'ComEd 4' trial surrounding former House Speaker Mike Madigan. Mike McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John Hooker, Jay Doherty were found guilty on all counts. State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says the verdict should serve... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 3, 2023

Wednesday, May 3 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team fell at home yesterday afternoon to Fairfield by a final score of 11-4. The Mules jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning, which turned into a 7-1 lead after 2 innings of play.... Read More.

White County Board Doles Out More than Half a Million in Energy Transition Grant Funds Tuesday

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Everybody who asked for money is getting money. The White County Board convened Tuesday night for a special meeting and chose to dole out more than half a million dollars from an Energy Transition grant established and awarded through the Climate and Equitable Jobs... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Lindsey Kingery

Tuesday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Heather sits down with Carmi's Lindsey Kingery fresh off her Wheel of Fortune experience! Tune in to learn more about how much Kingery won and more about the adventure. Read More.

Browning Arrested On Two Counts Of Domestic Battery

Tuesday, May 2 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man appeared in White County this morning where bond was set at $2,000 in due to his arrest during a Domestic Dispute on Saturday night. White County Sheriff Deputy Trey Simmons with the assistance of the Carmi Police Department arrived at 1118... Read More.

White County To Hold Special Meeting Tonight At 7 PM

Tuesday, May 2 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Board will hold a special meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at the White County Courthouse. On the agenda for consideration and approval is a resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code for Section 22-00134, the estimate for repairs of the... Read More.

Rend Lake Dam West Boat Ramp Closed for Special Event

Tuesday, May 2 by WROY-WRUL News

BENTON, IL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project will temporarily close public access to Dam West Boat Ramp and Recreation Area from sunrise to 3:00pm on Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5. This closure is to accommodate the Rend Lake... Read More.