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Newsies Premieres Friday, November 17th

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi White County Drama Department will put on 3 shows November 17th – 19th. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7:30 with a Sunday matinee. The cast and crew of Newsies gave a preview at Thursday’s Kiwanis meeting in Carmi. Junior Laney... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Ferrell Hospital 11-9-23

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc visits with Kristin Parks and Jessica Carter (Clinic Director and Director of Nursing Services, respectively) for Ferrell Hospital. The duo discuss the Senior Transitions Fall Wellness event scheduled for Friday, 11/10 and also a recruitment event planned... Read More.

Traffic Stop Nets Drug Arrest

Thursday, November 9 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man was arrested on multiple drug related charges Wednesday morning just before noon.David H. Newman, 39, 501 Maple Street, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle and improper use of registration or title following a traffic... Read More.

Ho-ho-ho, Who Wouldn’t Go? Lions Breakfast with Santa Dec. 16

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Lions Club of Carmi is preparing for yet another pancake breakfast, this time with a special guest - the one, the only, Santa Claus.The Club has several breakfasts a year to support not only their own fundraising efforts, but... Read More.

Just in Time for Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Just in time for Veterans Day, Illinois Joining Forces is launching an effort to connect veterans with services they may need. The effort is called Operation Connect a Vet.People are asked to contact IJF through the end of the year to request a wellness... Read More.

Mill Shoals Village Financially Sound

Thursday, November 9 by WROY-WRUL News

The Village Board of Mill Shoals met in regular session this week and covered a number of items in the busy meeting.Arlynne Davis with Botsch and Associates went over the previous fiscal year audit. She reported; overall the village had a clean audit but... Read More.

Crossville Man Busted

Thursday, November 9 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville man was housed in the White County Jail after being arrested on six different offenses.Just before midnight Tuesday, Deputy Michael Brown of the White County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol on Cherry Street in Carmi when he came to the Cherry Street... Read More.

Multiple Arrests Following Car Chase

Thursday, November 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi Police responded to the area of 726 Shipley Street early Wednesday morning in reference to an active theft report and someone throwing things at a residence.White County Sheriff’s Department was busy on a Felony traffic stop arrest at the time and Carmi police... Read More.

The Scoop on Newsies: Q & A with Director Sherry Passmore

Wednesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL correspondent Hailey Winkleman sat down for a Q+A with CWC Drama Department Director Sherry Passmore to discuss the upcoming production of Newsies. Be sure to come out and see this musical inspired by an amazing true story November 17-19, 2023, Friday... Read More.

Winter Weather Safety Week

Wednesday, November 8 by WROY-WRUL News

Winter Weather Safety WeekIt’s Winter Weather Safety and Preparedness Week in Illinois and Indiana, while Kentucky will observe the special week in December.While this week’s weather has not been conducive to thinking about winter weather, it’s just around the corner and the National Weather... Read More.