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Warrant Served to White County Inmate

Tuesday, November 5 by Nicole Behnke

After his transfer to the White County Jail on November 4th, a warrant was served to a White County inmate by the Carmi Police.34-year-old Enfield native Anthony Watkins was advised of his outstanding White County warrant for charges of Unlawful Use of Property, Unlawful... Read More.

White County Republicans to Host Watch Party on Election Night

Thursday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

White County Republican leadership is welcoming everyone into their headquarters on Tuesday. Valinda Rowe says everyone is welcome for an election night watch party beginning at 8pm and lasting until the results are finalized at party headquarters located at 108 Main Street in Carmi.

After Massive Dysfunction, White County Housing Authority Returns to Peace and 99 Inspection Score

Tuesday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

There may be hope yet for other organizations and governmental units dealing with dysfunction. You may remember a couple years ago quite the controversy surrounding the White County Housing Authority. We published multiple stories from January through March of 2021 detailing complaints involving the... Read More.

Gallatin County Board Rescinds Taking Away Juneteenth in 2025; Rollman Absent

Wednesday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Gallatin County Courthouse is a setting well suited to serve as a 1930’s movie set. It is not however an ideal gathering place for county board meetings and for all in attendance to be able to hear the proceedings. The board gathered in... Read More.

Donations Given to White County Ambulance Service

Monday, October 21 by Nicole Behnke

Ambulance Director Adam Allen is excited to share that the White County Ambulance Service is now a certified and approved Red Cross training center.They are now able to provide classes to any individuals who would like to have certifications, including: "We can basically teach anything... Read More.

Gallatin County Residents To Determine the Future of University of Illinois Extension

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

With the University of Illinois Extension hanging in the balance, Gallatin County voters will determine the future of 4-H there. Since elected, board member Warren Rollman has targeted the program. To be clear, he says he’s not opposed to 4-H, it’s the funding Gallatin... Read More.

Gallatin County Courthouse Holidays Won’t Include Juneteenth in 2025

Friday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County government offices won’t be observing Juneteenth. Warren Rollman, an outspoken board member made the motion at Thursday night’s monthly board meeting approving the 2025 Courthouse Holiday Schedule minus the Thursday, June 19th observance. When questioned, Rollman didn’t hold back. Well for one, we’ve... Read More.

Bradshaw Challenges Baxley on Property Tax Assessments at County Board Meeting

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board met with a concise agenda, but the highlight of that night was, according to the Bradshaws, they had a 200% tax increase on their properties.Jack Bradshaw came prepared to show board members the intense price difference in just a year,... Read More.

Local County Clerk Offices Busy with Early Voting

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With about 2 ½ weeks left before election day, county clerk’s offices are seeing early voters getting their choices in. In White County, Clerk Kayci Heil’s office was brisk with traffic Thursday morning. Her staff says about 406 early voters have dropped by their... Read More.

2024 White County 4H Corn King And Queen Candidate Open Line

Friday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The 2024 White County 4H Corn King and Queen candidates swing by the downtown WROY/WRUL Studios for an Open Line before coronation at noon Saturday during Corn Day. Listen in and get to know these leaders of tomorrow during National 4H Week. Read More.