Local News

Dunn Behind Bars Again on Order of Protection Violation; Due in Court Today

Wednesday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is due in court today. She was due before she was arrested Tuesday night however. 42-year-old Serena Dunn was arrested around a quarter after 10pm when she was found at 102 Herbert Avenue, listed as a protected address in an Order...

Local Sports Recap – November 27, 2024

Wednesday, November 27 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated Gallatin County last night by a final score of 55-34. The Bulldogs were led in scoring by Mitchel Edwards who had 19 points. Gavin Holloman scored 16 points.

Crash Claims Two Lives in Gallatin County Monday

Tuesday, November 26 by Jc Tinsley

Two are dead following a Gallatin County crash Monday afternoon. It was just 1pm when Illinois State Police say the two-vehicle crash occurred involving a white 2003 Volvo station wagon and a red 2020 Ford F-150. Troopers responded to the accident scene on Illinois...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Christmas Uptown in Mt Carmel

Tuesday, November 26 by Jc Tinsley

Christmas Uptown in Mt. Carmel comes your way on Friday, December 6th. Musical performances will take place throughout the evening, characters like Mickey and Minnie will be strolling up and down the street for photo ops and there are plenty...

One Dead Following Monday Night Crash; Crossville Teen Facing DUI after Saturday Night Accident

Tuesday, November 26 by Jc Tinsley

A Herald man is dead following a single vehicle accident late Monday night. It’s the third accident in just over 4 months in that area. The White County Sheriff’s Department says they responded and observed a Ford truck that had struck a tree. White...

Grayville Council Gathers for Short Meeting

Tuesday, November 26 by Jc Tinsley

With Travis Thompson absent for the Monday, November 25th meeting, Commissioner Andi Ford served as Mayor Pro Tempore presiding over a quick summit. Top brass worked through a scant agenda in just 13 minutes with no executive session.Former Finance Commissioner David Jordan says the...

Local Sports Recap – November 26, 2024

Tuesday, November 26 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball defeated Eldorado last night in the Harrisburg Preview Tournament by a final score of 45-17.Addi Elliott led the Lady Bulldogs in scoring with 14 points. Torrie Rider scored 11.

Pollard/Stendeback Electoral Board of Review Hearing Date Set

Monday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

It’s like court, but not court. The Electoral Board of Review and the parties concerned convened Monday morning for a tense, but uneventful gathering Monday morning. On Wednesday, November 20th, John C. Hanson of HeplerBroom law firm filed an objection on behalf of his...

Township Discusses Tax Levy and General Assistance

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

The Township Supervisor detailed the 2024-2025 Township Tax Levy, which will now be displayed for twenty days at 304 South Church Street before it is adopted in December.The tax levied totaled $737,900, including the road fund of $346,500 and the town fund of $391,400.Township...

EAV, Donation to Senior Center, and More for White County Board

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley first alluded to a 6% increase in the Equalized Assessed Value, but as of Wednesday night's White County Board meeting, it will be a 10% increase.Dustin from Bellwether stated, "Obviously, this has been a hot-button topic in the community. The...