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Grayville Man on the Loose Despite Animal Cruelty Charges, Alleged Vehicle Theft and Subsequent Wreck

Friday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville man is not in custody despite heinous animal cruelty charges, missing a court date, and being involved in a wreck after he allegedly stole a truck. Back in August, police charged 42-year-old Tyrel Linder with six counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. Read... Read More.

Crossville Man’s Aggravated Arson Pre-Trial Continued

Friday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

A pre-trial has been set for a Crossville man accused of aggravated arson. It was September 14th when Crossville Police arrested 32-year-old Rex Reel. Officers say Reel got into a dispute with Shaina Curtis at an Elliott Street home and proceeded to throw gasoline... Read More.

Alleged Jail Incident Prompts Sexual Assault Exam for Murder Suspect

Friday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

45-year-old Megan Valentine of Albion has undergone a sexual assault examination after an alleged incident involving a correctional officer at the White County Jail last month. Valentine had been housed at the Carmi facility on behalf of Edwards County while awaiting trial for the... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – December 12, 2025

Friday, December 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Wrestling team defeated Fairfield last night by a final score of 47-24. Kenny Clark, Connor Benham, Nolan Garner, Jazz Duckworth, Cole Evans, and Branson Burnett all won their matches by pin. Gage Anderson and Nolan Aud both won by forfeit. The... Read More.

Dana Schroeder Shares Southern Gray Story at Carmi Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, December 11 by Jc Tinsley

Online may be where retail stores are turning to in order to reach the volume of sales they want and need, but as Dana Schroeder, owner of Southern Gray in Grayville sees it, customers miss out on a personal connection. She launched her store... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Foundation Announces New Full-Ride Nursing Scholarship

Thursday, December 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the creation of a new full-ride Nursing Scholarship in partnership with the Rend Lake College Foundation. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a local student pursuing a degree in nursing at Rend Lake College, covering... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – December 11, 2025

Thursday, December 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Wrestling team traveled to Olney last night, and the Bulldogs fell by a final score of 47-30. Cameron Winter, Jazz Duckworth, Cole Evans, and Nolan Aud all won by pin. Dylan Combs won by forfeit. The Bulldog Wrestlers will be... Read More.

Welfare Check Turns into Arrest on 1998 FTA Warrant

Wednesday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

What started as a welfare check Tuesday evening turned into a warrant arrest. White County Sheriff’s authorities were called to an Elm Street address in Carmi just after 9:30pm. The caller had requested a welfare check on 46-year-old Kelly Wardrip saying the man was... Read More.

A Month Later; Nothing New from ISP on Investigation; Sheriff Says Special Prosecutor Assigned

Wednesday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss is providing an update while Illinois State Police will only say their investigation is ongoing into alleged misconduct by a local corrections officer. Weiss says a special prosecutor has been assigned to the case in Gallatin County States Attorney... Read More.

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Carmi Township Moves to Re-Bid for Salt Storage Project after Concrete Spec Mistake

Wednesday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

On November 19th, Carmi Township officials decided to rebid the salt storage building. Read more at Township Attorney Says Rebid Required; Puts Ball Back in Court of McEwing on Wife Pay Request – WRUL-FM Apparently not much has been done since then. The contractor in... Read More.

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Grayville Man on the Loose Despite Animal Cruelty Charges, Alleged Vehicle Theft and Subsequent Wreck

Crossville Man’s Aggravated Arson Pre-Trial Continued

Alleged Jail Incident Prompts Sexual Assault Exam for Murder Suspect

Local Sports Recap – December 12, 2025

Dana Schroeder Shares Southern Gray Story at Carmi Kiwanis Thursday

Hamilton Memorial Foundation Announces New Full-Ride Nursing Scholarship

Local Sports Recap – December 11, 2025

Welfare Check Turns into Arrest on 1998 FTA Warrant

A Month Later; Nothing New from ISP on Investigation; Sheriff Says Special Prosecutor Assigned

Carmi Township Moves to Re-Bid for Salt Storage Project after Concrete Spec Mistake

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