Local News

Rotarians Get Scouting Update

Friday, October 27 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Rotary club got an update on the local scouting program on Thursday from scout master Spencer Coe. It is not an understatement to say that scouting is alive and well in Carmi and White County!Spencer told the Rotarians that a lot has... Read More.

Rotary Club’s Fall Trivia Saturday

Friday, October 27 by WROY-WRUL News

The Rotary Fall Trivia contest will be held this Saturday, October 28th at the American Legion on Oak Street in Carmi. The first question will be asked at 6:00pm and the night should wrap up around 8:00pm.As in year’s past, the cost for a... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 27, 2023

Friday, October 27 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs are regional champions! They defeated Newton last night in 3 sets; 25-18, 20-25, 25-20 to win the Lawrenceville regional. The Lady Bulldogs advance to the Pinckneyville sectional where they will face Massac County on Monday. If Carmi... Read More.

Gridiron Preview – Playoff Rematch at the Dawg Pound

Thursday, October 26 by Cole Carter

Only 256 high school football teams in the state of Illinois have earned the chance to extend their season by at least one more game. 32 of those teams are in Class 2A, and two of those teams will meet at Harrington-Jeffries... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Hears from 2023 Corn King and Queen Thursday

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

As history reveals, the first Corn King and Queen were crowned in 1930. The king was not a necessarily a 4H member though. Instead, it was the farmer who delivered the highest corn yield according to the Cooperative Extension Farm Service Advisor. The queen... Read More.

Heritage Festival Observing 45th Year

Thursday, October 26 by WROY-WRUL News

– The eagerly anticipated 45th annual Heritage Festival is set to make a grand return to Southeastern Illinois College during the first weekend of November. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the festival kicks off at 9 a.m., running until 4 p.m., and continues on Sunday,... Read More.

Jansen to Host Halloween Celebration

Thursday, October 26 by WROY-WRUL News

A Haunted House, free food and drinks, plus a costume contest; all the things that make a Halloween celebration complete.All of that will be going on at Jansen Ford Chrysler here in Carmi this Saturday, October 28 from 5 until 7 as part of... Read More.

Road Ranger Robber Sentenced

Thursday, October 26 by WROY-WRUL News

Kimberly Clerk was sentenced for Aggravated Battery, a Class X Felony, which has a possible sentencing range of six to 30 years. Based on the offense, Clerk will have to serve a minimum 85% of the 23 year sentence, which means that she will... Read More.

Huck’s Funds Equipment for New CTE Training Center in Carmi

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

Huck’s in Carmi has donated $15,000 to the new Southeastern Illinois College Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center in Carmi. The funds are earmarked to purchase equipment for new programs in the training center.Paulette Hosick, Director of Petroleum at Huck’s, said,... Read More.

Egyptian Health Dept, Clay County Hospital Among Grantees for Mental Health Services

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

Two regional organizations have secured significant funding aimed at helping strengthen mental health services for youth. The governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced the awards Tuesday. Egyptian Health Department will receive nearly $225,000 while the Clay County Hospital will get... Read More.