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Local Sports Recap – May 19, 2025

Monday, May 19 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball team is scheduled to begin postseason play this afternoon at home against Hamilton County, weather permitting. The Bulldogs are 10-12-1 on the year, they’re coming off a 10-8 loss to the Foxes back on Thursday. If the Bulldogs win... Read More.

McLeansboro Police Arrest Deem on Familiar Charge Friday Night

Saturday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Wayne County man is behind bars in the White County Jail after McLeansboro Police made an arrest Friday evening. Officers pulled over 20-year-old Isaiah Deem of Rinard in a Chrysler van for driving with an expired registration about 9:40pm. He was subsequently found... Read More.

Carmi Township Swears in Members, and Talks Roof Repairs

Friday, May 16 by Nicole Behnke

Some familiar faces and new faces for the Carmi Township board.The members, dedicated to serving the Carmi Township, were sworn in this week. Township Supervisor Pam Deig, Tammy Coale as the new Clerk, Amy Edwards as Assessor, and Chris McEwing as Township Road Commissioner... Read More.

Vaughn Deer Farm Prepping for Open to 2025 Season this Saturday

Friday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

The weather this weekend looks impeccable making it a beautiful opportunity to meander through the Herald backwoods to the season opening of Vaughn Deer Farm. With limited signage, it’s easy to feel like you’re on the wrong trek, but even our geographically challenged reporter... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Three Arrests; All Released with NTA

Friday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police made two arrests Thursday and one in the early morning hours Friday. All three individuals are out with Notices to Appear, one thanks to the SAFE-T Act. 74-year-old Patricia Francisco of McLeansboro was pulled over near McDonalds around 3:30pm. The officer placed... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 16, 2025

Friday, May 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball team fell to Hamilton County yesterday afternoon at home by a final score of 10-8.The Bulldogs fell behind early, and they found themselves down 8-0 heading into the bottom of the 4th inning. Carmi didn’t fold, the... Read More.

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Crossville Leaders Sworn In and Appointed to Roles at May Meeting

Thursday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville officials welcomed new leadership Wednesday evening. Among those elected and sworn in were Village President Rick Kuykendall and Trustee Miranda Kuykendall. Trustees who were re-elected also took the oath including Nancy Osborne and Cherie Westfall. The village president then made appointments from returning... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 15, 2025

Thursday, May 15 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapYesterday was Senior Day for the Carmi-White County Baseball and Softball teams as they both played their first home games since late April.The Bulldogs hosted Flora for a conference game that was rained out last month, and the Bulldogs came away... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital to Offer Complimentary Sports Physicals for High School Athletes

Wednesday, May 14 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton Memorial Hospital is proud to support the health and wellness of our local student-athletes by offering free sports physicals for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. These physicals will be provided for students of Hamilton County Senior High School and Carmi-White County High School... Read More.

Rep. Patrick Windhorst Says Illinois Democrats are Soft on Crime; Tough on Legal Gun Owners

Wednesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday is Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day at the Capitol in Springfield. Hundreds of IGOLD members are in town to lobby members of the General Assembly concerning gun owner rights.In connection with the event, Illinois House Republicans held a capitol press conference to discuss their... Read More.