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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Kiwanis Corn Day 2023

Friday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Jc sits down with Kelly Northcott, incoming President of the Carmi Kiwanis Club to run down this year's festivities including some information should weather play a factor in Corn Day 2023 activities. Listen in for the latest updates and stay tuned to the Carmi... Read More.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest

Friday, October 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A 46 year old Carmi man remained in custody Friday morning following his arrest Thursday morning on a several charges relating to a domestic incident.According to the Carmi Police Department report, William G. Browning of 200 Commerce Street, Apt. 14, was arrested after a... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 13, 2023

Friday, October 13 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team fell to Fairfield last night on the road in 2 sets, 25-13 and 25-18. The win improves Fairfield to 27-2 on the year and clinches the Black Diamond Conference Championship for the Lady Mules. Carmi... Read More.

September Weather Calmer Than Normal

Friday, October 13 by WROY-WRUL News

After a very active July and August, the weather during September calmed down considerably, that’s according to the National Weather Service Office in Paducah, Ky.In fact, there were only 15 warnings issued the entire month, including 12 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and 3 Flash Flood... Read More.

Norris City Police Busy September

Friday, October 13 by WROY-WRUL News

September was a busy month for the Norris City Police Department, that’s according to the activity report submitted to the Norris City Village Board this week.There were four accident reports filed by the Norris City Police, along with 15 traffic stops and issued warnings.... Read More.

Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Friday, October 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City Council will meet for the last of its two regularly scheduled meetings in October Tuesday evening at 5:30.According to the pre-released agenda, council should whip through the meeting in short order as there are few action items on tap.At this time,... Read More.

Rotary Takes a Stroll Into the Past

Friday, October 13 by WROY-WRUL News

CARMI ROTARY CLUBAt Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, Tom Logan made a presentation about things that happened in and around Carmi in 1973.It was an important year in the Logan household, since that is the year that Sherri Logan graduated high school.Among... Read More.

Gridiron Preview – Plenty To Play For

Thursday, October 12 by Cole Carter

With a 44-7 win over Edwards County in Week 7, the Carmi-White County Bulldogs improved to 6-1 and clinched their 3rd consecutive playoff berth and 18th under head coach Kurt Simon. With a ticket to the big dance already punched, it is... Read More.

Ahhhh-MAIZE-ing…Carmi Kiwanis Club Thanks More than 100 Sponsors

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Kiwanis Corn Day is southeastern Illinois’ premiere festival and making it go each year requires the commitment, cooperation, and collaboration of hundreds of individuals and dozens of entities. Before the festival kicked off Thursday, Kiwanis leaders came together to give an official thanks... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 12, 2023

Thursday, October 12 by Cole Carter

Tonight it’s a big Black Diamond Conference Volleyball match as the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs travel to Fairfield to take on the Lady Mules. Fairfield comes into tonight’s match ranked #7 in 2A with a 26-2 record. Carmi is ranked #24 in... Read More.