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FMH October Employee of the Month

Friday, November 1 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Brooke Phelps, who works as a Registered Nurse at Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic, was selected...

Local Sports Recap – November 1, 2024

Friday, November 1 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs are Regional Champions! They defeated Mt. Carmel last night in two sets, 25-17 & 25-16 to win their 3rd regional championship in the last 4 years. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 35-2...

Gridiron Preview – Playoff Road Trip

Thursday, October 31 by Cole Carter

The regular season is over, and it is time for the 1st Round of the IHSA Football Playoffs.After a hard-fought loss against Johnston City last Friday, the Bulldogs knew their odds of hosting a first round playoff game were slim. With zero 9-0 teams...

Free Admission to Regional Championship for CWCHS Students

Thursday, October 31 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will take on Mt. Carmel tonight for the IHSA 2A Regional Championship match, and it will be played at CWCHS' McDougal-Evers Gymnasium.For tonight's match, CWCHS students will not have to pay the $7 admission fee enforced by...

White County Republicans to Host Watch Party on Election Night

Thursday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

White County Republican leadership is welcoming everyone into their headquarters on Tuesday. Valinda Rowe says everyone is welcome for an election night watch party beginning at 8pm and lasting until the results are finalized at party headquarters located at 108 Main Street in Carmi.

Burrell Street Brawl Lands Bartley Behind Bars

Thursday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

47-year-old Michelle Bartley is behind bars after an altercation on Burrell Street earlier Thursday morning; the victim, a 42-year-old man. The incident was also witnessed by two others. Bartley was arrested just after 3am and is facing a charge of Battery.

Crossville Men Facing Drug Charges after Traffic Stop

Thursday, October 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police pulled over two men just before midnight at the intersection of Main and Main Cross Wednesday night. Police issued a Notice to Appear to 35-year-old Kendan Mullins of Rudolph Street for Possession of Cannabis by a Driver, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol by...

Local Sports Recap – October 30, 2024

Wednesday, October 30 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Lawrenceville in 2 sets last night, 25-18, 25-9 in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal.The Lady Bulldogs win their 34th match of the season, breaking their record from last season...

After Massive Dysfunction, White County Housing Authority Returns to Peace and 99 Inspection Score

Tuesday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

There may be hope yet for other organizations and governmental units dealing with dysfunction. You may remember a couple years ago quite the controversy surrounding the White County Housing Authority. We published multiple stories from January through March of 2021 detailing complaints involving the...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Rotary Club to Host Bi Annual Trivia Night Saturday

Tuesday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Rotary Club's bi-annual Trivia Night is coming up this Saturday, November 2nd at the Carmi American Legion. Randy Adams drops by Open Line to talk a little more about himself, the Carmi Rotary Club and the event this Saturday. Listen in to...