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Smokin Pig Gets Revolving Loan Request Approved at Special City Council Meeting Tuesday

Tuesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

While The Smokin’ Pig retreated on the request to begin liquor sales at 10am on Sundays, they may have gotten something to pay off even bigger. Grayville leaders gathered for a special city council meeting Tuesday morning to consider a Revolving Loan Request. Commissioners... Read More.

Four Arrested Over Valentine’s Day Weekend

Tuesday, February 17 by Nicole Behnke

On Valentine’s Day weekend, four individuals were arrested by the Carmi Police on various charges. Around 4 pm on Saturday, police pulled over Candace Carlson, a 29-year-old resident of Norris City. Initially stopped for expired, suspended registration, Carlson was ultimately arrested for possession of cannabis... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Chris Pollard for White County Sheriff

Tuesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's race in the March 17th Primary pits incumbent Jordan Weiss against challenger Chris Pollard. In this episode, we catch up with Chris Pollard for more on what he feels makes him the right person for the job. Listen in for... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Jordan Weiss for White County Sheriff

Tuesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff's race in the March 17th Primary pits incumbent Jordan Weiss against challenger Chris Pollard. In this episode, we catch up with Jordan Weiss for more on what he feels makes him the right person for the job. Listen in for... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 17, 2026

Tuesday, February 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team defeated Harrisburg last night at the IHSA 2A Eldorado Regional Semifinals by a final score of 44-42. Carmi led by as many as 13 points in the first half, but Harrisburg stormed all the way back... Read More.

Carmi Bicyclist Killed in Franklin County Wreck

Monday, February 16 by Nicole Behnke

A bicyclist died in a Saturday evening crash with a vehicle in Franklin County. A vehicle hit 43-year-old James Easton near Ewing Road on Illinois State Highway 37 on Valentine’s Day. Following the collision, Ewing Northern Fire Department and AMR Ambulance arrived on scene and found... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – February 16, 2026

Monday, February 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team went 0-2 this weekend, losing to Hamilton County on the road on Friday by a final score of 51-22 and then falling at home to Wayne City on Saturday by a final of 71-39. The Bulldogs... Read More.

Rock Arrested on Warrant

Friday, February 13 by Nicole Behnke

On January 30, a White County Sheriff Deputy served an arrest warrant on a Norris City resident. 48-year-old Tommi Rock was advised of her active White County warrant for two charges: burglary and theft of less than $500 from a school, place of worship, or... Read More.

Despite Production Drop, White County Remains State Oil King in 2025

Friday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Despite production dropping by more than 100,000 barrels in 2025, White County continues to top the list of top oil producing counties in the state and by a large margin. Of the 43 counties that produced oil in 2025, White County lifted more than... Read More.

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Two Carmi Men Arrested Late Thursday Night in Carmi

Friday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of White County men are out on pre-trial release following an arrest by Carmi Police Thursday night. Officer pulled over 28-year-old Blake Duvall of Oak Street and 24-year-old Jaden Weasel of rural Carmi just before midnight on Oak at Industrial Avenue. Duvall... Read More.

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Smokin Pig Gets Revolving Loan Request Approved at Special City Council Meeting Tuesday

Four Arrested Over Valentine’s Day Weekend

Open Line ON DEMAND – Chris Pollard for White County Sheriff

Open Line ON DEMAND – Jordan Weiss for White County Sheriff

Local Sports Recap – February 17, 2026

Carmi Bicyclist Killed in Franklin County Wreck

Local Sports Recap – February 16, 2026

Rock Arrested on Warrant

Despite Production Drop, White County Remains State Oil King in 2025

Two Carmi Men Arrested Late Thursday Night in Carmi

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