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Enfield Board Meeting Recap: Grant Push, Infrastructure Delays, and Enforcement Concerns

Wednesday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

Ella Tinsley was there for WROY/WRUL News and has the details... The Village of Enfield Board met on July 14, 2026, approving the minutes from the previous meeting, the treasurer’s report, and bill payments unanimously. No executive session was held, though board members briefly debated... Read More.

Court Supervision for Two Individuals During White County Court

Tuesday, July 14 by Nicole Behnke

59-year-old Marion woman Dawn Marks agreed to a plea deal with the state for the count of Unlawful Possession of Cannabis by a Driver. Marks will serve two years of court supervision and pay a fine. Two charges were dismissed, including: Operating an Uninsured... Read More.

Special Meeting for Mill Shoals Planned for July 21; Approval for Patch Work, and Dumpster Discussed

Tuesday, July 14 by Nicole Behnke

A special meeting will be held for the Village of Mill Shoals on July 21 at 6 pm. The meeting will host individuals with the USDA RD and anyone interested in the grant and loan process. This will be an effort to finalize the... Read More.

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White County 4-H Livestock Winners and Auction Photos

Tuesday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Leaders Field Question on Tenant/Landowner Utility Concerns, Approve Culvert Replacement Monday

Tuesday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

It’s become akin to predicting the weather as to whether there will be tension or drama at many local government meetings we cover. Monday night’s Grayville City Council meeting matched the skies outside city hall, partly sunny with just a few scattered clouds. Prior... Read More.

Norris City Trustees Weigh Major Options for the Deteriorating Kieser House and 250th Celebration Updates Approved

Tuesday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

Ella Tinsley was there for WROY/WRUL News and has the report... The Village of Norris City Board convened for its latest meeting on July 13th, 2026 and advanced most agenda items without opposition, approving all standard measures (including the meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, and... Read More.

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Carmi PD Arrest Two Monday

Tuesday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Mount Carmel woman is out on pretrial release following her arrest in Carmi overnight. Carmi Police say they pulled over 38-year-old Julie Smith near Bradford Supply on Main Street just before 11:30pm due to her Cadillac having only one tail light. She... Read More.

Two Agree to Plea Deals in White County Court Monday

Monday, July 13 by Nicole Behnke

The White County court saw only two plea deals today (Monday). Up first was 27-year-old Triston Phillips, who was facing four charges stemming from his incident in January of this year. Phillips agreed to a plea deal in which he pleaded guilty to only one count:... Read More.

Fifth District Appellate Court Overturns Pre-Trial Release in Hays Favor Monday

Monday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

For the second time in a month, the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court has overturned a White County court determination. The latest will free Darren Hays who is accused of six counts of custodial sexual misconduct and another count of official misconduct. Hays to... Read More.

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White County Sheriff’s Department Makes Two FTA Arrests; Another on Traffic Violation

Friday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

A 62-year-old man listed as homeless is currently housed in the White County Jail following his arrest Thursday afternoon by White County Sheriff’s authorities. Lewis Richardson is being held on local charges according to the report as well as a Failure to Appear charge... Read More.

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Enfield Board Meeting Recap: Grant Push, Infrastructure Delays, and Enforcement Concerns

Court Supervision for Two Individuals During White County Court

Special Meeting for Mill Shoals Planned for July 21; Approval for Patch Work, and Dumpster Discussed

White County 4-H Livestock Winners and Auction Photos

Grayville Leaders Field Question on Tenant/Landowner Utility Concerns, Approve Culvert Replacement Monday

Norris City Trustees Weigh Major Options for the Deteriorating Kieser House and 250th Celebration Updates Approved

Carmi PD Arrest Two Monday

Two Agree to Plea Deals in White County Court Monday

Fifth District Appellate Court Overturns Pre-Trial Release in Hays Favor Monday

White County Sheriff’s Department Makes Two FTA Arrests; Another on Traffic Violation

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