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Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs Split with Flora on Tuesday

Tuesday, April 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Flora yesterday afternoon by a final score of 6-2.The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning after RBI singles by Addi Elliott and Alayna Johnson. Flora answered with one... Read More.

Gallatin County Board to Convene Thursday – Expect Update on Shawneetown Port Project

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County board members will gather Thursday evening for their monthly summit. County Clerk Deanna Bryant has released the agenda. On it, County Engineer Justin Hastie is expected to discuss County Highway issues. States Attorney Doug Dyhrkopp is also going to be providing an... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Acquires New Lower Dose CT Imaging System

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has added FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation’s SCENARIA View low dose computed tomography (CT) imaging system to its list of diagnostic offerings. The system includes the latest technology in radiation dose reduction features with an accommodating design that reassures patients, as well... Read More.

Harper Located And Arrested After Being On The Run For Over A Year

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

Law enforcement agencies from White and Edwards County were involved Thursday with the capture of a Carmi man known to be wanted on multiple warrants in three Illinois counties.According to White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss, on the evening of April 6th, Deputy Matt Wicker... Read More.

Trash Pick Up Day Changed In Grayville

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

The Grayville City Council Meeting was a short one Monday Evening. At the beginning of the meeting, the council approved the consent agenda. In the treasurer’s report, it was reported that there was $1,898,634.13 in the restricted account, $935,328.25 in the investment account, and $288,595.98 cash... Read More.

Bell Arrested For Driving On Revoked License

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

A traffic stop on Monday evening resulted in the arrest of a McLeansboro man. Deputy Simmons with the White County Sheriff’s Department was on routine patrol heading eastbound on Oak Street when a vehicle pulled out of Conger Avenue in the westbound lane, causing... Read More.

Public Meeting To Be Held Tonight Regarding Energy Transition Program Grant

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

White County Government has been selected to receive an Energy Transition Community Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The program is funded by the Energy Transition fund, created by the 2021 Climate Equitable Jobs Act.Through a Phase I application... Read More.

SIC President Honored by Higher Learning Commission

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 11, 2023) – Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice was honored at the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Annual Convention in Chicago on March 25. The HLC holds an awards luncheon each year for peer reviewers recognizing milestone achievements. The commission hires more... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 11, 2023

Tuesday, April 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball fell to Mt. Vernon, Indiana at home yesterday afternoon by a final score of 14-13 in extra innings. The Bulldogs led 9-2 heading into the 4th inning, but the Wildcats plated 6 runs in the 4th, 4 runs in the... Read More.

Bulldogs on Wrong Side of Bizarre Comeback

Monday, April 10 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball fell to Mt. Vernon, Indiana at home Monday afternoon by a final score of 14-13 in extra innings. It was all Bulldogs early, a 2-run double by Gavin Holloman put Carmi in front 2-0 after 1 inning of play.After a... Read More.