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Financial Constraints Focus of McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Ella Tinsley was there for WROY/WRUL News and has details... July’s McLeansboro City Council meeting turned into a clear snapshot of the pressures shaping local concern. Public concern surfaced early when resident Penny VanWinkle of the Historical Society brought up concerns surrounding rumors of the... Read More.

Vocalists Claim Top Spots at White County Fair Talent Show

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Thirteen acts crossed the stage at the White County Fair for the talent contest Monday night. Toby Brown hosted as emcee and entertainment featured a mix of vocals, comedy, and instrumental prowess. Two of the winners, the junior and senior division top scorers will... Read More.

No Bulldogs on Phones During Class; School Board Adopts Wireless Communication Device Policy

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

In the midst of summer and with the White County Fair underway, a light Unit 5 School Board agenda was passed through as quickly as the symptoms of a cyclospora outbreak. While nothing explosive occurred at the meeting, its expected there could be some... Read More.

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Seven Individuals Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, July 20 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police were busy this past weekend, with numerous arrests. The first arrest came Friday morning, a little before 8:30, when 42-year-old Washington, Indiana, native Justin Harmon was arrested. Carmi Police assisted White County Jail Corrections Officers with Harmon. He was charged with Aggravated Battery of... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Fair Queens 2026

Monday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Fair crowned new royalty Sunday night. Fresh off their wins, Little Miss Tatim Collins, Junior Miss Madison Wolff, and White County Fair Queen Lily Melsheimer visit Open Line to debrief. We learn more about them, their pageant experience, and what they're... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit 5 Preparing for School Year

Friday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County Schools will open for its first day with students on Wednesday, August 12. We will dismiss all students one hour early the first week of school as we have in recent years in order to help the elementary students readjust to school. Faculty... Read More.

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Public Notice: Carmi Township Surplus Equipment Invitation to Bid

Friday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Local Man Renews Push for Skatepark in Carmi; Here’s How You Can Help

Thursday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

A skatepark in Carmi? One local man hopes so and he’s hoping others will hop on board in support. 29-year-old Jake Burnett has always been into skateboarding. His father was a skateboarder too and after taking a brief hiatus when his children were little,... Read More.

Immel Recaps Carmi Airport 50th Anniversary Celebration at Kiwanis

Thursday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Airport was officially activated in March of 1976. That made 2026 a banner year for the airport and on June 6th, community near and far came together to celebrate. Ron Immel, the airport manager since May of 2025, a Kiwanian himself recapped... Read More.

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Three Men Arrested on Warrants

Thursday, July 16 by Nicole Behnke

On Tuesday afternoon, a Norris City resident was arrested at the White County Sheriff’s Department lobby for a Gallatin County warrant. The warrant charges for Nathan Ford include Theft and Criminal Trespass to Property. Ford remains at the White County Jail per the conditions of... Read More.

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Financial Constraints Focus of McLeansboro City Council

Vocalists Claim Top Spots at White County Fair Talent Show

No Bulldogs on Phones During Class; School Board Adopts Wireless Communication Device Policy

Seven Individuals Arrested Over the Weekend

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Fair Queens 2026

Carmi-White County Unit 5 Preparing for School Year

Public Notice: Carmi Township Surplus Equipment Invitation to Bid

Local Man Renews Push for Skatepark in Carmi; Here’s How You Can Help

Immel Recaps Carmi Airport 50th Anniversary Celebration at Kiwanis

Three Men Arrested on Warrants

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