Local News

Carmi Corn Day 2021 King & Queen Candidates

Friday, September 24 by Jc Tinsley

2019 Retiring KingNate GarnerNate Garner is a ten-year member of the Centerville Ripsnorters 4-H Club and the son of Kelly and Jaclyn Garner of Crossville.In the past nine years Nate has been involved in many projects in 4-H. Those include Sportfishing, woodworking, shooting sports,... Read More.

McLeansboro Pair Arrested on Meth Charges Thursday

Friday, September 24 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro couple are facing charges after law enforcement from both the McLeansboro PD and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department descended on a residence on Blooming Grove Road Thursday afternoon. Chief Nathan Taylor says it was around noon when officers served the knock and announce... Read More.

Unemployment Up Month to Month; Down Year over Year for August in Region

Thursday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

The latest release from the Illinois Department of Security certainly tries to make it look like things are going well. When compared to the same month (August) of last year (2020), things are generally better. When you plug in the trending data however, a... Read More.

Community Club Chowder

Thursday, September 23 by WROY-WRUL News

The Crossville Community Club will host its Chowder Event on Saturday, September 25th at the Crosville High SchoolA gallon will $18.00, a 1/2 gallon will be $9.00 and a quart will be $5.00The chowder will be ready at 11:00 am and you can drop... Read More.

Covid Numbers

Thursday, September 23 by WROY-WRUL News

The Egyptian Health Department was notified September 22, of 46 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Covid-19.Saline county had 35 lab confirmed positives, Gallatin County had 5 lab confirmed positives and White County had 6 lab confirmed positives.To date, Saline County has... Read More.

James R Endicott Honored

Thursday, September 23 by WROY-WRUL News

A parade in honor of WWll Marine Corps Veteran, James R. Endicott has been scheduled for 2:00 pm. Sunday, September 26th in Carmi. The lineup will begin in front of the Carmi High School and take the same route as the annual Corn Day... Read More.

Historic Carmi Home Burns Tuesday Night

Wednesday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

A historic home on Carmi’s northside is probably going to have to come down after a fire consumed it’s more than 120 year old frame Tuesday night. Carmi Fire Chief Larry Hite says the call came in at around 6:25pm in reference to the... Read More.

Pollard Gives Endicott Key to the City; Announces New Hire for City Supervisor

Wednesday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard recently awarded a key to the city to native, James Endicott, who turns 100 on September 30th. The acknowledgement took place at the Remembrance ceremony saluting the 20 year anniversary of the September 11th attacks held during the drag races... Read More.

Carmi City Council Set to Review Jail Agreement with County

Wednesday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

A nearly 50 year agreement may soon be coming to an end between the City of Carmi Police and Sheriff’s Departments. The City County Jail and dispatch, since 1975, have split the cost of bills and salaries between the city of Carmi and White... Read More.

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Dispute in Crossville

Tuesday, September 21 by WROY-WRUL News

According to the White County Sheriff’s Department, at about 2 PM Saturday Deputy Michael Brown responded to a dispute at the apartment building at 509 4th Street in Crossville between 38 year old Shaina M. Ward and Chastity D. Jenny, 32.Jenny said Ward’s brother... Read More.