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Slay Queen! Pageant winner Laney York Recaps Reign as Organization Prepares for 2026 Crowning

Thursday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

Whether anyone realizes it or not, the White County Fair Pageant organization has turned into a juggernaut and it’s all founded on community support and successful women familiar with the feeling of a crown on her head. Laney York is the latest winner of... Read More.

Bertram Gets Plea Deal in White County Court

Thursday, May 28 by Nicole Behnke

A Crossville man faces a sentencing hearing in August, but thanks to a plea agreement, he will be charged with only three offenses, while an array of cases with multiple charges are being dismissed. On Thursday in White County court, 46-year-old Walter Bertram entered into... Read More.

Man with Active Jasper County Warrant Awaiting Extradition following Overnight Arrest

Thursday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man, formerly of Newton is behind bars in Carmi awaiting extradition to Jasper County following his arrest overnight. A White County Sheriff’s deputy says he was alerted just before 1am that a wanted individual was at a home in Crossville. Upon arrival... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – May 28, 2026

Thursday, May 28 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball team pulled off the upset in the IHSA Regional Semifinals in Mt. Carmel yesterday afternoon, defeating the 2-seeded Fairfield Mules by a final score of 6-2. Carmi jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the... Read More.

Three Plea Deals in White County Court Wednesday

Wednesday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

In White County court Wednesday, 44-year-old Charles Scott agreed to a plea deal that will see him serve 2 years of conditional discharge. Scott was arrested in February and charged with Domestic Battery and Disorderly Conduct. On Wednesday, Scott agreed to plead guilty to... Read More.

Grayville Leaders Table Half of Agenda Items; Approve FY 26 Budget Update

Wednesday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

More than half the agenda items ended up tabled at Tuesday’s Grayville City Council meeting. With no executive session, it might’ve been a swift meeting, but still clocked in at just over half an hour due to discussion lingering from the previous hour and... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – May 27, 2026

Wednesday, May 27 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball team will face Fairfield this afternoon at Mt. Carmel in the IHSA Regional Semifinals. The Bulldogs advanced after defeating Zeigler-Royalton on Monday by a final score of 9-1. Fans can watch and listen to today’s game on 97.3... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Three

Tuesday, May 26 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi man was arrested Saturday on a White County warrant for Disorderly Conduct, making false 911 calls. Jarrod Gardner was booked into the White County Jail and later released. On Sunday, Carmi Police stopped Jose Medina Delgado on Seventh Street after he failed to use... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 26, 2026

Tuesday, May 26 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball team defeated Zeigler-Royalton yesterday in the IHSA Regional Quarterfinals by a final score of 9-1. Hayden Sauls picked up the win on the mound, he allowed just 1 run on 1 hit with 4 strikeouts in 6 innings... Read More.

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30-Year Sentence and Conviction Likely to be Vacated in Connely Sex Abuse Case

Friday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

While a White County jury convicted Emmit Connely in the summer of 2024 and he subsequently received a 30-year sentence, it appears that conviction could get vacated. All signs as of now point to Connely being let out, and he won’t be tried again... Read More.

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Slay Queen! Pageant winner Laney York Recaps Reign as Organization Prepares for 2026 Crowning

Bertram Gets Plea Deal in White County Court

Man with Active Jasper County Warrant Awaiting Extradition following Overnight Arrest

Local Sports Recap – May 28, 2026

Three Plea Deals in White County Court Wednesday

Grayville Leaders Table Half of Agenda Items; Approve FY 26 Budget Update

Local Sports Recap – May 27, 2026

Carmi Police Arrest Three

Local Sports Recap – May 26, 2026

30-Year Sentence and Conviction Likely to be Vacated in Connely Sex Abuse Case

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