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McLeansboro Council Hears Concerns on Reckless Driving; Turns Down Police Chief on Joining Downstate Major Case Squad

Wednesday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting for about an hour and 15 minutes.. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… There was a complaint that teenagers have been speeding and driving recklessly on Hurst Street with several near-misses... Read More.

Carmi City Employees Getting Bigger Bonuses this Christmas; More from Tuesdays Council Meeting

Wednesday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi employees are getting an increase in their Christmas bonuses this year. Carmi City Council voted to double the usual bonus amount at Tuesday nights meeting. What was $60 plus $5 per year of service will now for this year be $120... Read More.

Smith Arrested on Hamilton County Warrant in Carmi Monday Evening

Tuesday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

40-year-old Kimberly Smith of Oak Street is behind bars following her arrest by Carmi Police Monday night. It was just after 7:30 when Smith was arrested at the corner of Oak and 6th. She was wanted out of Hamilton County on a warrant that... Read More.

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Enfield Village Makes Hire

Tuesday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Enfield Village Board met in a special session Monday night for about 20 minutes to clear up some unfinished business. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The main purpose of the meeting was the approval of Michael Jodon to the Utilities Department. ... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board Hires Nurses Following Executive Session

Tuesday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi-White County School Board met Monday night in a short meeting, which was long for them. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… It only took the board 37 minutes to get together and discuss things, but considering how the meetings have been... Read More.

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.

Monday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting. by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project November 11, 2025 Khayla Evans had an intellectual disability and a history of psychiatric issues. She was charged... Read More.

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Carmi Police Arrest Ten Friday after Executing Search Warrants

Monday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

We now know more about the influx of inmates at the White County Jail on Friday. Officers with the Carmi Police Department issued three separate search warrants which resulted in the arrest of ten individuals. More than 430 grams of methamphetamine, numerous drug related... Read More.

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Execute Federal Arrest Warrants

Friday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police along with White County Sheriff’s authorities and the Norris City Police Department executed 3 federal arrest warrants they obtained while working drug cases in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration. On Friday, November 7th, officers served 36-year-old Charles Abner of Indiana while... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – CWCHS Presents Alice in Wonderland Jr

Friday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County Presents Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 21st - 23rd at the CWCHS Auditorium. Director Sherry Passmore drops in Open Line along with three student directors, club officers, and actors to preview the show and also... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – November 14, 2025

Friday, November 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Best of luck to the NCOE Fighting Cardinals Volleyball team as they will take on Stockton in the IHSA Class 1A State Semifinals this morning on the campus of Illinois State University. This is NCOE’s 4th trip to the State Finals,... Read More.

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McLeansboro Council Hears Concerns on Reckless Driving; Turns Down Police Chief on Joining Downstate Major Case Squad

Carmi City Employees Getting Bigger Bonuses this Christmas; More from Tuesdays Council Meeting

Smith Arrested on Hamilton County Warrant in Carmi Monday Evening

Enfield Village Makes Hire

Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board Hires Nurses Following Executive Session

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.

Carmi Police Arrest Ten Friday after Executing Search Warrants

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Execute Federal Arrest Warrants

Open Line ON DEMAND – CWCHS Presents Alice in Wonderland Jr

Local Sports Recap – November 14, 2025

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