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Newburgh Man Arrested Wednesday

Wednesday, February 18 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested a Newburgh man early Wednesday morning. Keith Brown, 34, was stopped for a headlight out and no front bumper. Brown was instead arrested and cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, possession of cannabis by a driver, operating an uninsured motor vehicle,... Read More.

McLeansboro Pool Hours Change for the Upcoming Summer, Parcel Property, and More

Wednesday, February 18 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… Sheffel Boyle CPA’s , who has been auditing the city’s financials was the only company to present a bid to do the audits. The board... Read More.

Electric Cost Adjustment Goes Down; Carmi Residents Should Notice on March Bill

Wednesday, February 18 by Jc Tinsley

A flurry of absences couldn’t stop Carmi City Council Tuesday. With alderpersons Jack Bradshaw, Mike Knight, Tracy Nelson, and Mayor Bill Stendeback all absent Tuesday night, council had to nominate and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem to conduct business, albeit not much of it. ... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – February 18, 2026

Wednesday, February 18 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Lawrenceville last night on the road by a final score of 55-20. Jaxon Bradshaw, Kyzen Edwards, and Dylan Winerberger each scored 4 points. Merick Millhorn scored 3. Lex Day and Carson Miller each scored 2. Ian Goemaat... Read More.

Bolin Arrested on Warrant

Tuesday, February 17 by Nicole Behnke

While patrolling Norris City on Sunday, a White County Sheriff’s Deputy noticed a man entering Dollar General. The deputy recognized him as having an active Failure to Appear warrant out of White County. The Deputy informed Jarred Bolin about the warrant for his 2023 Domestic... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Upset Harrisburg to Reach 3rd-Straight Regional Championship

Tuesday, February 17 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the IHSA Class 2A Eldorado Regional Championship with a thrilling 44-42 upset win over Harrisburg on Monday night at the regional semifinals at Duff-Kingston Gymnasium. Carmi came out firing early, jumping to a 17-6... Read More.

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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.

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Newburgh Man Arrested Wednesday

McLeansboro Pool Hours Change for the Upcoming Summer, Parcel Property, and More

Electric Cost Adjustment Goes Down; Carmi Residents Should Notice on March Bill

Local Sports Recap – February 18, 2026

Bolin Arrested on Warrant

Lady Bulldogs Upset Harrisburg to Reach 3rd-Straight Regional Championship

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

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