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Local Sports Recap – February 25, 2025

Tuesday, February 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated West Frankfort last night in the Quarterfinal Round of the IHSA 2A Regionals by a final score 53-50.The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 8 in the 4th quarter, trailing 46-38 with 5:45 to... Read More.

Mason Resigns as CWC Golf Coach

Monday, February 24 by Cole Carter

Trey Mason has stepped down as Head Coach of the Carmi-White County High School Golf Teams."I just felt like it was time to move on," said Mason.Mason has been at the helm since the 2018-2019 season, leading the Bulldogs to a 4th Place finish... Read More.

Reckless Driver Gets Five Citations

Monday, February 24 by Nicole Behnke

On the night of February 23rd, a White County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a routine patrol on Epworth Road and observed a vehicle driving at a high speed.The driver, later identified as Skylar King, was driving 103 in a 55 mph zone.Once the officer pulled... Read More.

Arrest Warrant Sends Man to Jail

Monday, February 24 by Nicole Behnke

A White County Sheriff's Deputy noticed Danny Stephens driving in Crossville on February 21st; Stephens had an active Arrest Warrant for a Failure to Appear on a charge of Improper Bumper.The Deputy called into dispatch to confirm, which they did. Stephens was transferred to... Read More.

Two Arrested and Released Over the Weekend

Monday, February 24 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police made two arrests over the weekend. However, the individuals were later released on Notice to Appear.On February 21st, Carmi officers noticed 23-year-old Isaac Anderson of Norris City driving by, but they knew Anderson had a revoked license. Officers initiated a stop and... Read More.

NCOE School Board New Hires and Mowing Bids

Monday, February 24 by Nicole Behnke

After returning to the open session at Wednesday night's NCOE School Board meeting, the board unanimously accepted four resignations: Cathy Black, Linzy Brown, Emily Brinkley, and Kendra Kelley. The members also agreed to hire six individuals to the NCOE team: Greg Dolden, high school... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 24, 2025

Monday, February 24 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Fairfield back on Friday by a final score of 58-51. The Bulldogs led throughout the entire first half until the final minutes when the Mules hit 3-straight three pointers to take a 24-22 lead... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested and Cited on Driving Charges and Infractions

Friday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is out on pre-trial release following her arrest just before 8pm Thursday. Carmi Police say they pulled 39-year-old Amanda Ball of Olive Street over on 10th Street due to operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration due to noninsurance. Additionally, the... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 21, 2025

Friday, February 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team fell to Mt. Carmel last night in the IHSA 2A Regional Championship at Hamilton County by a final score of 43-21. The Lady Bulldogs led 8-7 after 1 quarter of play, and Mt. Carmel led 13-10... Read More.

Carmi FFA Plowing Through another Successful School Year

Thursday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Just like the weather can affect planting and harvest, weather related school cancellations this week have put a damper on traditional FFA Week at Carmi-White County. The organization’s 170+ member contingent is pushing festivities to next week when a much more favorable forecast should... Read More.