FMH Employee of the Month

Wednesday, February 26 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Shana Downen, who works as a CNA in the Med/Surg Department, was selected as the February... Read More.

Vaughn Sworn-In as Wayne County Resident Circuit Judge

Wednesday, February 26 by Nicole Behnke

Second Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is honored to announce that local attorney, Matthew Vaughn has been sworn-in as the Wayne County Resident Circuit Judge. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield where Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet administered... Read More.

One Injured After Garbage Truck Overturned

Wednesday, February 26 by Nicole Behnke

On February 24th, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to an area in Allendale involving an overturned garbage truck on the side of the road.The caller stated that the driver of the truck was found in a wooded area near the crash site.When personnel... Read More.

Crossville Wins $22,000 Fire Grant; Applying for $350,000 Fire Station Rehab and Construction Grant

Wednesday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville firefighters are getting new equipment thanks to a grant. At Tuesday night’s Crossville Village Board meeting, it was announced the grant worth more than $22,000 had been awarded which will pay for 3 air packs and face pieces. Mayor Henry Feldmann also says... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 26, 2025

Wednesday, February 26 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team will travel to Hamilton County tonight to take on the Benton Rangers in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinals. The Bulldogs defeated West Frankfort on Monday, 53-50 to advance to tonight’s semifinal. The Rangers are currently ranked... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Arrests including Repeat Offender

Tuesday, February 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man on probation for Class 3 Felony drug charges is back behind bars following his arrest Monday afternoon. It was just after 3pm when Carmi Police were called to the probation office. There, they say they found 28-year-old Logan Ray in possession... Read More.

Grayville Leaders Efficient with Time Monday Night

Tuesday, February 25 by Jc Tinsley

With no executive session and no major business on the agenda, Grayville leaders breezed through a 14 minute meeting Monday night. Mayor Travis Thompson was absent to coach the Grayville Bison against Red Hill leaving Commissioner Andi Ford to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.Following... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 25, 2025

Tuesday, February 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated West Frankfort last night in the Quarterfinal Round of the IHSA 2A Regionals by a final score 53-50.The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 8 in the 4th quarter, trailing 46-38 with 5:45 to... Read More.

Mason Resigns as CWC Golf Coach

Monday, February 24 by Cole Carter

Trey Mason has stepped down as Head Coach of the Carmi-White County High School Golf Teams."I just felt like it was time to move on," said Mason.Mason has been at the helm since the 2018-2019 season, leading the Bulldogs to a 4th Place finish... Read More.

Reckless Driver Gets Five Citations

Monday, February 24 by Nicole Behnke

On the night of February 23rd, a White County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a routine patrol on Epworth Road and observed a vehicle driving at a high speed.The driver, later identified as Skylar King, was driving 103 in a 55 mph zone.Once the officer pulled... Read More.