Local News

Illinois Warming Centers

Tuesday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Warming CentersHARRISBURG – Some of the coldest temperatures of the winter season are predicted this week in Illinois. State Sen. Dale Fowler says designated warming centers are located throughout Illinois.Warming centers are listed alphabetically, by county, at https://www2.illinois.gov/services/GOV/warming-center.According to the Illinois Emergency Management... Read More.

Busy Night for Grayville Council

Tuesday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Night for Grayville CouncilCouncil breezed through the first 3 minutes including the treasurer’s report. Sharon Walden reports the City has a grand total of $2,203,201.08. She says tax money came in for White County in the amount of $37,391.42 for the general fund.... Read More.

Dangerous Wind Chills Expected

Tuesday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Dangerous Wind Chills Expected The National Weather Service at Paducah, Ky has issued a wind chill advisory through Wednesday afternoon.Very cold wind chills are expected across the tri-state, with wind chills possibly as low as 10 to 20 below zero. The affected area includes all... Read More.

Sunday Car Crash; Details Forthcoming

Monday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Sunday Car Crash WROY/WRUL News is still awaiting the full details of a crash on Epworth Road that occurred Sunday.According to unofficial reports and information on Facebook, at least seven people were injured in the crash, that occurred near the Maunie turnoff. Reports indicated at... Read More.

Bailey Opposes New Gun Legislation

Monday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Bailey Opposes New Gun LegislationGovernor J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed legislation to give the state what he says is more oversight over Illinois firearms dealers and in doing so says he will push for further gun control measures.Pritzker’s signature on the legislation to require gun... Read More.

Soil and Water District Meeting Friday

Monday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Soil and Water Meeting Friday The 73rd annual White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s meeting is set for Friday at the White County Fairgrounds Floral Hall, here in Carmi.The annual meeting will open with registration at 5 Friday evening. A free pork loin dinner... Read More.

Bulldogs Close Regular Wrestling Season

Monday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Bulldogs Close Out Regular Wrestling SeasonThe Bulldog wrestlers closed out their regular season last Wednesday with a 72-12 loss at Harrisburg.Gavin Brown and Jake Rider picked up the 'Dogs' two wins on the night. Brown pinned his opponent at 132 pounts in 1 minute,... Read More.

Fifth Grade Girls Pick up Another Win

Monday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

Fifth Grade Girls Pick up Another Win It’s another win in the record books for the Carmi White County Fifth Grade Lady Bullpups, as they defeated Norris City Omaha Enfield 32 to 14 over the weekend.The locals scored ten in each of the first three... Read More.

Fighting Cardinals Lose to the Bearcats

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Fightin Cardinals Fall to Galatia NCOE looked to be in control, but it all came unraveled in the waning minutes of regulations down at Deaton Gym in Harrisburg, Thursday night.Galatia made up a seven point deficit to tie it and send the game into overtime.In... Read More.

Lady Dogs Fall to Edwards County

Friday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Lady Dogs Fall to Edwards County The Carmi White COunty Lady Bulldogs were pretty solid through three quarters of play against the Edwards County Lady Lions, trailing only by six.A 7-0 Edwards County run to start the final frame spelled doom however and Coach Clinton... Read More.