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Deer Are on the Move

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

Deer prudence: Avoid the urge to swerve during their mating seasonIllinois entering peak time of year for crashes involving deer SPRINGFIELD – Fall in Illinois includes high school football, spectacular scenery as the leaves change colors and... the arrival of deer mating season. The Illinois Department...

Carr Presents on Old Slave House and John Hart Crenshaw History – Watch Here

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

Folklore has a way of exaggerating what truly happened and while it may make for a more colorful story, it’s not always representative of how things went down. Todd Carr, President of the Hardin County Historical Society has become an expert on what’s known as...

Busy Meeting for C-WC School Board

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board met Monday night for its regularly monthly session.As the start of the brief meeting, Kenny Hargrave was appointed as Board Secretary for the night as Barb Mitchell was absent. Board members Fulkerson and Whetstone were also...

Local Sports Recap – October 17, 2023

Tuesday, October 17 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Harrisburg last night on the road in 2 sets, 25-8 & 25-12. The Lady Bulldogs are now 23-6 on the year, they will play their final home match of the season tonight as they...

Top Twelve Announced for 2024 Pets at Risk Calendar

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Twelve of White County’s furry finest will don the 2024 Pets at Risk calendar which will go on sale later this year. All told, the fifty animals available for votes helped the organization rake in just under $4,000. The top vote getter was Ruby...

White County Board Meeting Tuesday

Monday, October 16 by WROY-WRUL News

It’s a week of meetings as the Carmi City Council, Carmi White County School Board and the White County Board are all on tap to meet this week.The White County Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse with...

Carmi White County School Board Meeting Tonight

Monday, October 16 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County District Five School Board will meet tonight (Monday) for appears to be a busy agenda.The meeting will be held at the Jefferson Attendance Center beginning at 7 this evening (Monday, 10/16).The meeting agenda includes routine items such as approval of...

Corn Day Parade Winners

Monday, October 16 by WROY-WRUL News

Congratulations to the Corn Day Parade winners.Carrying on a long standing tradition, Brownsville School once again picked up the first place prize for best float. The White County Historical Society’s entry was chosen as the second place winner.Harrisburg Band was selected as the best...

Local Sports Recap – October 16, 2023

Monday, October 16 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog football team defeated Eldorado Friday night by a final score of 14-8. The Bulldogs led 8-0 at halftime and the defense was able to keep the Eagles out of the endzone in the final minutes of the game...

Corn Day Saturday Morning Recap

Saturday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

A big crowd descended on downtown Carmi for the pet parade Saturday morning. In the best float division, Hadley Williams, Bradley Reavis, and Mati Orr worked together to win with their Hocus Pocus entry. 2nd place was won by Kai Wiggins, Taytem and Jagger...