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Carmi City Council Introduced and Announced for New Year

Wednesday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi city council meeting held on December 21, 2021, gave new introductions for the New Year.In attendance was Illinois State Fair Queen, Kelsi Kesler, who shared her journey of gaining confidence, meeting new confidants, and experiencing Illinois through a new lens. As she... Read More.

Village Of Enfield To Hold Their Final Board Meeting Of The Year

Monday, December 20 by WROY-WRUL News

The Village of Enfield will hold their final board meeting of the year on December 21st at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall at 115 E Main Street.The meeting will kick off with a treasurer’s report, then onto input from visitors, reports from committee... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Wabash Christian Village – Meet Chaplain Kent Eaton

Monday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc introduces you to the Chaplain at Wabash Christian Village, Kent Eaton. Eaton resides in Carterville with his wife. The couple have 3 grown sons and Eaton has been in the ministry for the last 3... Read More.

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New Harmony Bridge Authority to Meet Friday Afternoon

Thursday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois/New Harmony Bridge Authority is planning to gather this Friday for an afternoon meeting and update on progress with the span that connects New Harmony to White County. It will be a google/conference call at 3:30pm. On the agenda, members are expected to discuss updates... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Pair of Arrests Late Wednesday into Early Thursday

Thursday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

41 year old Tabitha Swango of Carmi is back in the news following her arrest early Thursday morning. Carmi Police say they found the Carmi woman at her home on 7th Street home at around a quarter after 4am and placed her in custody on a... Read More.

Harrisburg Police/Illinois State Police Investigating Death

Thursday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

On 12-15-21 at approx. 3:30 pm Harrisburg Police Officers responded to the Pankey Creek at East Sloan St. to a report of a body in the creek. Officers arrived there and located a deceased white male in the creek. Illinois State Police Crime Scene... Read More.

An Eventful White County Board Meeting held to Finish the Year

Wednesday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Board meeting on December 14th, 2021 was quite eventful. Starting off, the highway, ambulance, and sheriff’s department gave their reports. The ambulance department faced a slight loss this past month, but the highway department is kicking things into full gear in preparation... Read More.

Well La-D-Da, Carmi and Chamber Welcome New Boutique Retailer

Tuesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi’s newest children’s and women’s wear boutique is now open for business. The owners are anything but inexperienced when it comes to operating a successful business however. It was March of 2017 when Danielle and Heath Short launched La-D-Da Boutique in Norris City, a... Read More.

Cosby Organizing Donation Drop Off Location For Tornado Victims

Tuesday, December 14 by WROY-WRUL News

We have had a lot of calls regarding drop off locations for donations for the tornado victims.Anita Cosby has set up a location in McLeansboro for drop off. It’s located at 210 S Pearl Street. David Browning has donated his semi trailer! Once it... Read More.

Two Sentenced To The IDOC

Tuesday, December 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Two area men were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections on Monday.33-year old Austin Hulett, of Albion, was sentenced to 6 years and 9 months in the IDOC for Unlawful Use of Property, which is a class 2 felony. ... Read More.