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Closer to Closing the County Deficit and More from White County Board

The White County Board met on Wednesday night with a short agenda.Up first was Treasurer Mike Baxley with his updates on the 2024 Audit. It's a relief to share that the county's financial health is improving. The revenues have increased by 2%, amounting to... Read More.

Williamson County States Attorney Declines to Pursue Case Against Blades

Friday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

An email obtained by WROY/WRUL News implies that no charges will be filed against now Wayne County Assistant States Attorney Rhonda Blades. The email correspondence is dated May 8th and in it, it’s indicated that Chief Judge William Thurston was called by special prosecutor... Read More.

Hamilton County Announces 2025 Fair Schedule

Wednesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

MCLEANSBORO, ILLINOIS (May 9, 2025) The Hamilton County Fair, hosted in McLeansboro each June, has released the official line-up of evening entertainment for the 2025 event. Come out and behold as the fairgrounds spring to life in a whirlwind of lights, music, and endless... Read More.

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Carmi-White County High School Class of 2025

Tuesday, May 13 by Cole Carter

WROY & WRUL would like to congratulate the Carmi-White County High School Class of 2025!Graduation ceremonies will be held at Harrington-Jeffries Field tonight (5/13) at 7 PM.

Carmi-White County Kindergarten Round Up

Monday, May 5 by Nicole Behnke

Kindergarten Round-Up Lincoln Attendance Center will conduct Kindergarten Round-up for students who will be attending Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year. Children who are five years of age on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to start school in August. Incoming Kindergarten families are invited to... Read More.

Hamilton/White/Wayne County Relay For Life Honors Cancer Survivors

Monday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Relay For Life of Hamilton/White/Wayne Counties recently hosted a brunch in honor of cancer survivors. The event was held at the Christian Chapel Church in McLeansboro. "We love sharing this special event with those who are special to us, our survivors," said Janice Crow,... Read More.

Exit Interviews from the 2025 White County CEO Trade Show

Tuesday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

It's the end of Year Nine for the White County CEO Program. Jc catches up with all 13 students at the annual Trade Show to recap the year, invites them to talk about their business and experience throughout the year, and find out what's... Read More.

With Confidence and Creativity, White County CEO Class Ready to Cash In with Trade Show

Thursday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

They say necessity is the mother of invention. It can also serve as parturition to your CEO Class business we learned at Thursday’s Kiwanis program. CEO Facilitator Tracy Orr brought 11 of her 13 year nine students to the civic organization in advance of... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Signs April Proclamation and More at Meeting

Tuesday, April 22 by Nicole Behnke

A big topic during the Hamilton County Board was whether or not Hamilton County should pay Discover Downstate Illinois Tourism. The county pays that $250 yearly, except the board agreed to spend $500 for extra advertising last year. Board member Adam Little was hesitant... Read More.

Movement Finally in Two High Profile White County Court Cases

Tuesday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

Two cases featuring charges that allegedly occurred a year and a half ago and have been moved to special prosecutors are finally getting some movement this week. In October of 2023, Christy Cribbs was charged with Theft between $10,000 and $100,000 from the school... Read More.