Local News

Popcorn Day Theme Announced

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Popcorn Day officials in Ridgway are planning for this year’s festival after taking 2020 off due to CoViD-19. With a nod to the past, the group has announced the theme for the upcoming celebration. Puttin on the Ritz will be the theme for the... Read More.

Several Law Enforcement Agencies Looking to Recruit

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Businesses, non profits, almost every industry is suffering from a shortage of workers. Law enforcement is in the same boat. In our area, agencies in Grayville, Hamilton County, and both the White County Sheriff’s Department and the Carmi Police Department are accepting applications. Grayville... Read More.

Carmi White County Takes Third at FFA Section 225 Ag Mechanics Competition

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

The FFA Section 225 Ag Mechanics Competition is in the books. It was hosted by Southeastern Illinois College earlier this month and the results are in. Ten schools competed including Carmi-White County, Carrier Mills, Eldorado, Gallatin County, Hardin County, Harrisburg, Joppa, NCOE, Pope County,... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Looking for Fraudsters

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel Police are looking for two women who allegedly cashed fraudulent payroll checks at a local liquor store. The incident happened late last week and authorities say the women left in a black Mitsubishi SUV.Anyone with information or who sees either of the... Read More.

Black Diamond All Conference Volleyball Team Announced

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Black Diamond Conference Volleyball All Conference Team has been announced. Carmi White County’s Jessica Smith and Marley Mallow both made the list. Fairfield’s Chloe Britton was named MVP. Her teammate Kylie Stewart was named Captain. The rest of the list of All Conference... Read More.

Parker Picked up by Police on Parole Violation

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police also picked up 24 year old James Parker Wednesday afternoon just after 12:30 at the corner of Shipley and Ninth. The officer observed Parker knowing he was wanted on a warrant for a parole violation. He remains behind bars at the White... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Arrests at Pundrakes Wednesday Afternoon

Thursday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Two area women are facing charges after Carmi Police made arrests shortly after 4pm Wednesday. The report doesn’t indicate what prompted the stop or interaction, but Carmi Police found rural Carmi resident Robin Kingery behind the wheel of a vehicle at Pundrakes. She was... Read More.

Crossville Man Arrested Monday on Warrant and Additional Drug Charges

Tuesday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

A 55 year old Crossville man is behind bars after a group effort of law enforcement corralled him Monday evening. Crossville Police say they attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Sherman Hilborn at his home on Main Street. According to the incident report,... Read More.

Murbarger in Wayne County Court Monday

Tuesday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Courtesy of TOC News-Fairfield (WFIW am/fm, WOKZ are sister stations of WROY/WRUL)25-year-old Brodey I. Murbarger appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court via Zoom yesterday afternoon for a status hearing. The short meeting consisted almost entirely of an order from Judge Michael Molt to Murbarger’s... Read More.

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White County CEO Hosts Trade Show; Presents Awards to Top Students

Tuesday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

The culmination of the school year is upon us and with it, the White County CEO Trade Show. This, the 5th year of the program’s existence, was unique in that the entire school year as well as the CEO program took place under pandemic... Read More.