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Absher Talks Care for Caregivers at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Caregivers give up a lot, and a lot of themselves, to be able to provide comfort and care of loved ones. Many times, they never saw themselves filling that role and it can lead to overwhelming feelings of guilt and stress. Terri Absher has... Read More.

Equality Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

Thursday, March 26 by Nicole Behnke

On Thursday, March 19th, Equality Police Chief Craig Williams, the Illinois State Police, and the Southern Illinois Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence within the Equality Village limits. Officers arrested Gina Garris as a result of the search. Authorities charged Garris with... Read More.

Three Arrested Wednesday

Thursday, March 26 by Nicole Behnke

Just before 5 pm on Wednesday, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of West Main and Sunset, where two individuals were transported to the White County Jail. Following the stop, Jayme Johnson was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled... Read More.

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Severin Legislation Aimed at Improving Electricity Bill Transparency Clears House Committee

Thursday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton)was able to get legislation out committee this week that he says aims to improve electricity bill transparency. Severin, who serves as the House Republican Spokesman on the House Energy & Environment Committee, says utility bills are made up of... Read More.

City of Carmi Sells Excess Equipment; Moves to Purchase Slide for Pool; Cook and Mayor Square Off Again

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi made a little over $7,850 Tuesday night after opening bids for what the municipality deemed surplus equipment. They also authorized spending well in excess of that at the last March meeting of 2026. The city authorized the sale of a 1970... Read More.

Herring Free on Bond Following Arrest Early Saturday Near Grayville Interstate On Ramp

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Princeton, Indiana man is out on bond after his arrest in the early morning hours of Saturday by a White County Sheriff’s Deputy. It was about a quarter till 3am when a deputy says he spotted 59-year-old driving a Chevy Trailblazer near Grayville... Read More.

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Harper Behind Bars on Warrants and New Charges

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

A local man with a criminal history is back in custody. Leif Harper, now 26, most recently listed as living on Sycamore Street was taken into custody Friday morning by White County Sheriff’s authorities. According to the report, Harper was causing a disturbance at... Read More.

Allen Due in Court Wednesday Following Warrant Arrest Tuesday Night by Carmi PD

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is due in court today after being arrested on a warrant Tuesday evening. Carmi Police arrested 47-year-old Jeremy Scott Allen of Iris Lane at the intersection of Lagoon and Griffth just before 10pm. The warrant was in relation to an alleged... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 25, 2026

Wednesday, March 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball team fell to Hardin County at home yesterday afternoon by a final score of 5-1. As a team, the Bulldogs committed six total errors and struck out twelve times. Hayden Sauls, Jaxon Bradshaw, and Kipton Large all picked... Read More.

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Attebury’s Four RBI Lead Lady Dogs To First Win

Tuesday, March 24 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs are in the win column for the first time this season, knocking off Lawrenceville 9-5 on Monday at Archie Brown Memorial Field. Carmi came out aggressive from the start, jumping on the Indians for three runs in the bottom of... Read More.

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Absher Talks Care for Caregivers at Kiwanis Thursday

Equality Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

Three Arrested Wednesday

Severin Legislation Aimed at Improving Electricity Bill Transparency Clears House Committee

City of Carmi Sells Excess Equipment; Moves to Purchase Slide for Pool; Cook and Mayor Square Off Again

Herring Free on Bond Following Arrest Early Saturday Near Grayville Interstate On Ramp

Harper Behind Bars on Warrants and New Charges

Allen Due in Court Wednesday Following Warrant Arrest Tuesday Night by Carmi PD

Local Sports Recap – March 25, 2026

Attebury’s Four RBI Lead Lady Dogs To First Win

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