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Local Man Explores the Haunted History of Southern Illinois in New Book – Interview Coming Soon

Thursday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

A new book, The Haunted History of Southern Illinois explores ghosts, old world witches, storms of Biblical proportions, beasties and bloody murder in Little Egypt A 200 page road trip into the haunted and the bizarre from southern Illinois, and the history that goes along with... Read More.

Carmi Man with History of Meth Charges Behind Bars Again

Friday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man with a history of meth charges is behind bars again in White County. Carmi Police took 29 year old Daniel Desper of Summit Street into custody and he’s facing a handful of new charges including meth possession. Law enforcement say they... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Learns the History of Transportation in White County

Friday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Rotarian Randy AdamsThursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club featured Rotarian Don Drone presenting a fascinating talk on the history of transportation in and around White County.Don began his talk by asking if anyone could imagine what life was like back... Read More.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to Explore Illinois Music History in New Exhibit

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

‘State of Sound’ opens April 30 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The next special exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will explore the amazing musical history of Illinois by putting the spotlight on legends like rockers Cheap Trick, jazz great Miles Davis, bluegrass queen... Read More.

SIC to Receive Largest Estate Gift in its History

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--Upwards of $5 million Earmarked for Construction and Endowments- HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 30, 2021) -- When Col. William C. Hise provided funding to create the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art along with an operational endowment, Southeastern Illinois College accepted its largest estate gift ever... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – In recognition of Black History Month, the Illinois State Police (ISP) along with the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are joining together to raise awareness of the contributions of African-Americans in the ISP and the communities in which... Read More.

White County Historical Society Preserving History

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

White County Historical SocietyWhite County Historical Society wants your help preserving our history in photographs. Photos taken in White County are welcome and will be used for a photo book fundraiser for the Society. We are asking for photos at least 15 years old.You... Read More.

Barbre Makes History

Monday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

Barbre Makes HistoryOver the weekend, Ty Barbre put an exclamation point on one the most impressive sophomore athletic campaigns in the history of Carmi-White County High School by earning two medals at the Class 1A state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois University... Read More.

History Made as Wolff Succeeds Healy as Kiwanis President

Friday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

History made as Wolff succeeds Healy as Kiwanis Club presidentFor the first time in its 95-year history, a woman has succeeded a woman as the president of the Kiwanis Club of Carmi.Katelyne Wolff was installed as the new leader of the civic club during... Read More.

Illinois State Police troopers recognize Black History Month

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

In honor of Black History Month, African American Troopers along with active and retired members of the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are volunteering throughout the state at various schools where they are reading to students and engaging them in discussions... Read More.