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Stephens Arrested on Warrant

Wednesday, February 4 by Nicole Behnke

A White County Sheriff Deputy on patrol Tuesday on Centerville Blacktop identified the driver of a tan GMC pickup as Danny Stephens, who had an active warrant for Burglary. The Deputy stopped the vehicle, arrested Stephens for the warrant, and took him to the White... Read More.

Carmi Council Clocks Ten Minute Tuesday Meeting Placing Surplus Equipment for Bid

Wednesday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

It took less than ten minute to run through the February 3rd Carmi City Council meeting. After approving a partial payment to Elevation Coatings & Restoration on the water tower amounting to $35,407.50, council approved selling surplus equipment. Bid packets can be picked up... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 4, 2026

Wednesday, February 4 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Edwards County last night at home by a final score of 51-32. The Bulldogs as a team shot 3-for-26 from 3-point range. Jaxon Bradshaw led Carmi in scoring with 9 points. Hayden Sauls scored 8. Merick Millhorn... Read More.

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White County Treasurer Calls for Property Tax Reform and Restoration of Local Revenue Sharing

Tuesday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

White County Treasurer Mike Baxley is calling for reforms to Illinois’ property tax code to ensure constitutional compliance while protecting taxpayers and maintaining essential local government services. Baxley says White County, like all other counties across Illinois, remains out of compliance with constitutional protections when... Read More.

Search Warrant Reveals FBI is Investigating Former Carlyle Police Chief

Tuesday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

Search warrant reveals FBI is investigating former Carlyle police chief The federal agency was sharing office space with the subject of the probe BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] JANELLE O’DEA Illinois Answers Project This story is a collaboration between Capitol News Illinois and the Illinois Answers Project. Article Summary ... Read More.

Two Arrested Monday by WCSD

Tuesday, February 3 by Nicole Behnke

On Monday, a White County Sheriff Deputy responded to the Probation Office after receiving a report that an individual had admitted to drug use there. Justin Nelson informed his probation officer on Monday that he had used drugs, thereby violating the terms of his probation. Nelson,... Read More.

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Welch Arrested Monday Night

Tuesday, February 3 by Nicole Behnke

A Cleveland, Tennessee, resident was arrested by Carmi Police on Monday night. Ethel Welch was stopped a little after 10 pm for having no running headlights or taillights, and the officer arrested Welch for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and issued a citation for... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County CEO 2026

Tuesday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

The White County CEO Program is gearing up for their Class Project, Lingo of Love. In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with CFO Braylon Phillips, and class CEO Lathan Erwin for a deeper dive into the program itself, what... Read More.

New Meeting Date, Four Storm Sirens, and More for Village of Norris City

Tuesday, February 3 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night for what would turn out to be the last time the board would meet on the First Monday of each month. Scott Mareing was there for this one hour plus meeting, which also had a plot... Read More.

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Public Notice: Invitation to Bid – White County Highway Department

Tuesday, February 3 by Jc Tinsley

Invitation to Bid The various departments of the White County Government, White County, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for the year beginning March 1, 2026 and ending February 28, 2027. All fuel tanks are located at the fuel yards located... Read More.

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Stephens Arrested on Warrant

Carmi Council Clocks Ten Minute Tuesday Meeting Placing Surplus Equipment for Bid

Local Sports Recap – February 4, 2026

Search Warrant Reveals FBI is Investigating Former Carlyle Police Chief

Two Arrested Monday by WCSD

Welch Arrested Monday Night

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County CEO 2026

New Meeting Date, Four Storm Sirens, and More for Village of Norris City

Public Notice: Invitation to Bid – White County Highway Department

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