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Crossville Man Arrested in Carmi Friday Night

Monday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man is out on pre-trial release following his arrest Friday night. Carmi Police say they pulled over Danny Stephens just before 8:30pm near the intersection of Elm at Oak for an obstructed license plate and improper turn signal. He would subsequently be... Read More.

Mercer and Masterson Arrested Over the Holidays

Friday, December 26 by Nicole Behnke

On Christmas Eve, the Carmi Police, with the assistance of the White County Sheriff’s Department, arrested a Crossville man after Carmi Police took a report on the individual. Ethan Mercer was placed under arrest and taken to the White County Jail for charges of Reckless... Read More.

Two Airlifted Following Frightening Crash Caught on Video Tuesday

Tuesday, December 23 by Jc Tinsley

Two individuals had to be life flighted to a regional hospital following a startling crash Tuesday. White County Sheriffs authorities say a deputy attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by 38-year-old Daniel Carlisle, who fled. While trying to stay in the... Read More.

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City of Carmi Gets Hangars for Christmas

Tuesday, December 23 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi has received an early Christmas gift. Back in June of 1986, the City of Carmi, piloted by Mayor Lawrence Martin at the time, agreed to lease a portion of the Carmi Airport to Stan Williams for the purpose of constructing... Read More.

Grayville Closes Out 2025 with Topic They’ll Carry into 2026

Tuesday, December 23 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders closed out 2025 with a 48-minute meeting Monday night. Only about 12 of those minutes were in open session, however. Following about 9 minutes of procedures to open the meeting, the council recessed into a 35-minute executive session with no details or... Read More.

Miller Jailed on FTA Warrant Monday Night

Tuesday, December 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest Monday night by local police. Officers responded to 720 Marguerite around 9:30pm and apprehended 20-year-old Chance Miller of that address saying he was wanted on an active Failure to Appear warrant. That warrant is related... Read More.

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Cheek Arrested and Released

Monday, December 22 by Nicole Behnke

A little after 3 pm on Saturday, Enfield resident Lige Cheek was walking by Booth School when a White County Sheriff Deputy noticed Cheek and knew he had an active Failure to Appear warrant out of White County. The charge of Possession of Methamphetamine led... Read More.

White County Supervisor of Assessments Issues Release Regarding Equalization Factor of 1.0550

Monday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

From the Office of Gary Baxley, Supervisor of Assessments for White County, Illinois: We are in the process of completing our 2025 Assessment Year. The Department of Revenue has evaluated all White County sales for years 2022, 2023, 2024, and I will tentatively need to... Read More.

Harrisburg Man Out on Recognizance due to Medical Reasons Following Traffic Stop Friday

Monday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Harrisburg man arrested Friday evening is out on his own recognizance due to medical reasons according to Carmi Police. Officers pulled over 54-year-old Stephen Pfifer of rural Harrisburg just before 8pm on West Main Street near First Bank’s branch due to his plates... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – December 22, 2025

Monday, December 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated Hamilton County on Friday Night by a final score of 67-61. It was a thrilling ballgame in front of a packed McDougal-Evers Gymnasium, and the Bulldogs put together their best performance of the season to... Read More.

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Crossville Man Arrested in Carmi Friday Night

Mercer and Masterson Arrested Over the Holidays

Two Airlifted Following Frightening Crash Caught on Video Tuesday

City of Carmi Gets Hangars for Christmas

Grayville Closes Out 2025 with Topic They’ll Carry into 2026

Miller Jailed on FTA Warrant Monday Night

Cheek Arrested and Released

White County Supervisor of Assessments Issues Release Regarding Equalization Factor of 1.0550

Harrisburg Man Out on Recognizance due to Medical Reasons Following Traffic Stop Friday

Local Sports Recap – December 22, 2025

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