Local News

White County Sheriff Deputy Injured in Crash

Wednesday, March 12 by Nicole Behnke

A Deputy with the White County Sheriff's Department was injured in a crash while responding to a call on Tuesday.On March 11th, the White County Sheriff's Department and the White County Ambulance were traveling toward Phillipstown to answer a call of a juvenile injured... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Tri State Tornado Anniversary

Wednesday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

It's been 100 years since the 1925 tornado that tore across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana resulting in catastrophic damage and nearly 700 deaths. The White County Historical Society has prepared an exhibit opening this Saturday, March 15 from 10am - 4pm at the L.... Read More.

CWC Music Teacher Celebrating Music in our Schools Month

Wednesday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

March is Music in our Schools Month® and 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the designation. New Carmi-White County Unit 5 Pre-k through 5th Grade Music Teacher Presley Hillyard is here for it. The Streator, IL native explains a bit more on the... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 12, 2025

Wednesday, March 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals will begin tomorrow in Champaign at the State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois.Class 1A Semifinals, Effingham St. Anthony vs Chicago Hope Peoria Christian vs EastlandClass 2A Semifinals, Belleville Althoff vs Chicago... Read More.

Public Notice: White County Treasurer Mike Baxley Hiring for Deputy Treasurer

Tuesday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Stronger Together: White County Fair and 4H Fair Joining Forces

Tuesday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

For the first time in decades, the White County Fair and the 4-H Fair will coincide. Leaders with both organizations say they’re thrilled to come together for the betterment of all involved. The melding of the two events means a date change for the... Read More.

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Grayville Leaders Welcome Country Home Processing to Industrial Park; Preview Budget Monday Night

Tuesday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

Fans of Country Home Processing in Albion will have a shorter drive in the near future. Grayville Commissioners Monday night entered into a lease agreement with the business putting them at 133 North Industrial Avenue, home of the former Irvine’s Meat and Deli. In... Read More.

Candidates for Hamilton County Election 2025

Tuesday, March 11 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton County residents have a finalized ballot for the April 1st election. The excitement is palpable; while many positions are running unopposed, there are seventeen contested races.Four seats are up for grabs in the Hamilton County Unit 10 School District, with a diverse range... Read More.

Area Author Releases New Book on Tri-State Tornado for 100th Anniversary

Tuesday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

In memory of the tornado which swept across the area on March 18, 1925, area author Todd Atteberry has released Tracing The Scars Of Hell: Wandering The Path Of The Tri-State Tornado of 1925.On March 18, 1925, at 2:32 p.m., the Tri-State Tornado struck Murphysboro, Illinois.... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 11, 2025

Tuesday, March 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapIHSA Boys Basketball Super-Sectionals from last night;In the 1A EIU-Charleston Super-Sectional, Effingham St. Anthony 62, Meridian 58 (OT) St. Anthony will face Chicago Hope in the Class 1A State Semifinals on Thursday at 9:30 AM.In the 2A SIU-Carbondale Super-Sectional, Belleville Althoff 48, Teutopolis 37 Althoff... Read More.