Local News

Unit 5 School Board Makes New Hires

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

At Monday night's Carmi White County School Board meeting, they approved applying for a Three Circles Ag Grant. This grant helps recruit and retain high quality ag teachers by compensating them for working an additional 60 days or 400 hours outside the normal classroom... Read More.

White County Relay for Life Tops 2018 Goal

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Goal achieved. The 2018 White County Relay for Life has been labeled a financial success, according to co-chairwoman Patty Hodgson. Over the weekend, the St. Louis Cardinals hosted a Relay for Life Day and many from White County were in attendance. With the totals... Read More.

Paul Simon Institute says Southern Illinois Gets More from Springfield than they Send

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

A new report on state budgeting has prompted fresh debate about how tax dollars are spent north and south of Interstate 80 in Illinois.A Paul Simon Institute for Public Policy at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale study found that most people in Illinois, no matter what... Read More.

Rush Sentenced to Seven Years in White County Court

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

In White County court Monday, 28 year old Ricky Rush learned his sentence. Rush was convicted of a class 2 felony for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. He’ll spend the next 7 years behind bars, followed by 2 years of parole. Rush... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Two Arrests over the Weekend

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

22 year old Anthony Parrish of Carmi has another court date following his arrest over the weekend. Carmi Police was arrested Saturday afternoon on the corner of Sycamore and 9th Street. Parrish was wanted on a Wabash County warrant for failure to appear and... Read More.

CWC Unit 5 School Board Meets Tonight

Monday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Scott Mareing will have the Carmi White County School Board covered this evening for WROY News. The School Board will hear Superintendent Lee’s monthly report. The board will also consider approval of a 3 Circles Ag Grant which would compensate Ag teachers for working... Read More.

Two Tri State Men Jailed, Caught Driving Impaired by InSP

Monday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Two Tri State men spent a portion of their weekends behind bars after getting caught driving impaired by Indiana State Police.30 year old Dennis Banks of Crossville was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Old US 50 near Wheatland after he drove past a... Read More.

Harrisburg Man Rescued from Drain Culvert Saturday Morning

Monday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

A Harrisburg man is safe after having to be rescued early Saturday morning. Saline County Sheriff’s authorities say 41 year old David K. Duffy was trapped in a culvert drain near 100 Public Street in Muddy. It was just before 10:30 Saturday morning when... Read More.

Righter’s New Harmony Bridge Legislation Gets Governor Signature

Monday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

State Senator Dale Righter is celebrating a political win for southeastern Illinois involving legislation he helped carry through the Senate. Senate Bill 2804 was signed by Governor Rauner Sunday and goes into effect immediately. The law reflects a combined effort to reopen the New... Read More.

White County Historical Society Seeking Volunteers

Monday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society August board meeting covered plans for fall events and museum repairs as well as routine business. The August 4 and 5 museum openings which coincided with other Illinois museum openings for the state Bicentennial did not draw large attendance... Read More.