Local News

White County 4-H Celebrates Evening of Excellence

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

A year of work was rewarded Saturday, November 4 at the annual 4-H Evening of Excellence Achievement Awards Night held at the Emmanuel Methodist Church in Carmi. Members and clubs received medals, prizes, and honors for their work completed September 2022 through August 2023.... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 6, 2023

Monday, November 6 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs are State Bound!Carmi defeated St. Thomas More in the Robinson 2A Super Sectional on Friday to punch their ticket to the IHSA State Finals for the first time in school history. The Lady Dogs... Read More.

The Slipper Still Fits – Lady Bulldogs Advance to IHSA State Finals

Sunday, November 5 by Cole Carter

"Excluding the birth of my two children, this has been the best week of my life."Those were the words of Carmi-White County Head Volleyball Coach Chris Lucas after his Lady Bulldogs defeated Champaign St. Thomas More in 3 sets at the IHSA 2A Robinson... Read More.

Area High School Football Weekend Scoreboard

Sunday, November 5 by Cole Carter

In the 2nd Round of the IHSA Playoffs;Class 1A -Sesser-Valier defeats Salt Fork 32-8. Casey-Westfield falls to Greenfield 16-14. The 2-seeded Red Devils (11-0)... Read More.

WROY/WRUL Honored with First Ever IBA Silver Dome Awards

Saturday, November 4 by Jc Tinsley

In addition to being southeastern Illinois’ first choice for news, WROY/WRUL now has the honor of being able to call itself award winning. The Illinois Broadcasters Association recently held it’s annual Silver Dome Awards recognizing the best in radio/tv throughout the state. The Carmi... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Todd Atteberry Previews Spirits with Spirits Presentation

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Coming up on Friday, November 10th at the Carmi Elks Lodge, Atteberry will host Spirits with Spirits, a conversation on ghosts, witches, and strange occurences in and around the Carmi area. In this episode of Open Line, Todd previews some of the topics he'll... Read More.

Shawneetown Regional Port Revitalization Project Moving Forward with $10 Million Grant

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Shawneetown Port is getting a massive cash boost through the US government. Announced Friday, The Shawneetown Regional Port Revitalization Project is the recipient of a $10.12 million dollar grant. The project includes the design and construction of a roughly 1.25 mile access road... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 3, 2023

Friday, November 3 by Cole Carter

Best of luck to Chris Lucas and the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs as they travel to Robinson to take on Champaign Thomas More for the IHSA 2A Super Sectional.It marks the first time Carmi has ever played in a Super Sectional, and a win... Read More.

Introducing the White County Economic Development Committee

Thursday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

A self-described think tank, the White County Economic Development Committee has positioned itself as a group of community members who want to see the community grow and prosper. Dr. Clint Taylor, one of the founding members talked more about the group, it’s mission, and... Read More.

Confirmed: Wabash Christian’s Skilled Nursing Facility Sold to WLC Management

Thursday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

It’s confirmed. Wabash Christian Village has sold. Christian Horizons, through a press release received Thursday morning by WROY/WRUL News, confirmed they have sold the Wabash Christian Village-Skilled Nursing Program. The date of transfer will be effective December 1