Local News

Rose Arrested For Domestic Battery

Monday, March 27 by WROY-WRUL News

A call in regards to a domestic dispute landed a Carmi woman in the White County Jail where she is being held pending the setting of bond. At a little before midnight Saturday, officers with the Carmi Police Department responded to the call on... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois College Upcoming Events

Monday, March 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Mar. 27 – Summer and Fall Registration begins at SIC. Register for classes at www.my.sic.edu/ics or email an advisor at [email protected]. Textbook rentals are free. Exclusions apply. Mar. 28 – 9 a.m. – Advisement meeting for practical nursing applicants in room T220 on the Harrisburg... Read More.

Republicans Expose ‘Shenanigans’ Of Staff Voting Democrat Switches In Illinois House

Monday, March 27 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – During a late night run of bills Friday evening, Illinois House Republicans used a parliamentary procedure to expose staff voting the switches of absent Democratic legislators before session was abruptly ended.All week last week, the House passed more than 400... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – March 27, 2023

Monday, March 27 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys tennis team improved their record to 3-0 after a 9-0 win over Roxana on Saturday.The Bulldogs also dominated in junior varsity matches, winning 14-0.The boys tennis team will travel to Salem today, they will then host Massac County on Thursday.The... Read More.

Abel Successfully Completes Drug Court Program

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Over 20 people attended the White County Drug Court commencement ceremony Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in the Carmi City Council room. Surrounded by families, friends, and community leaders, Joseph Abel was recognized for successfully completing the intensive probation program.Drug Court Judge Mark Shaner spoke... Read More.

Pre-K Screenings To Be Held On April 20 & 21

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County Schools are conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for 3 to 5-year old children not yet enrolled in public schools, and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks every child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination... Read More.

IDNR Accepting Public Comment On Planned Mine Reclamation Projects

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting public comment through April 30 about the abandoned mine lands reclamation projects that have been selected for work through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).IDNR’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Division was... Read More.

Mercer Named FMH Employee Of The Month

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Merri Mercer, EMT-P who works in the Emergency Department at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, was selected as... Read More.

Lighting Responsible For Fire At Oil Tank Battery

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

Crews are busy battling a fire that was reportedly started by a lightning strike in White County. The White County Sheriff says the lightning caused the fire to break out at an oil tank battery just Northwest of Crossville. We’re told this happened around... Read More.

Persinger Arrested Following Incident At Local Business

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

21 year old Elijah Persinger of Barnett Street in Harrisburg was arrested early this morning following a call in regards to a disturbance at Hucks on Oak Street. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with employees of Hucks who stated they wished to sign... Read More.