Local News

Disturbance Call Leads to Arrest

Thursday, September 26 by Nicole Behnke

On Wednesday night, Carmi Police were called to a residence on Schumaker Street for a disturbance.After an investigation, police arrested 64-year-old James Massey for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property.Massey was transported to the White County Jail, where he will stay until he...

Local Sports Recap – September 26, 2024

Thursday, September 26 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Golf team traveled to West Frankfort yesterday for the Black Diamond Conference Tournament, and the Lady Bulldogs finished in 3rd Place with a team score of 389.Ava Shiever was named all-conference as she...

Corn King and Queen 2024: Meet the Contestants

Wednesday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

2024 King CandidateEli BryantEli Bryant is a ten-year independent member and the son of Brian and Sandra Bryant of Carmi.In the past nine years Eli has enjoyed taking shooting sports, swine, crops, and vegetable gardening. ...

Carmi Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit Tuesday

Wednesday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars after being arrested on a laundry list of charges Tuesday. Carmi Police tracked down 35-year-old Colton Shelow on Stewart Street following a foot pursuit just before noon. He’s being charged with 3 felonies including Possession of Meth, Unalwful...

Local Sports Recap – September 25, 2024

Wednesday, September 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Eldorado last night in 2 sets, 25-7 & 25-7 to improve their record to 20-1 on the season and 4-0 in the Black Diamond Conference. The Lady...

City of Carmi Trick-or-Treat Hours

Tuesday, September 24 by Nicole Behnke

Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be October 31, 2024 from 4-8 pm.Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights turned on. Drivers should use extra caution during these hours.

Clean Energy Committee and Special Liquor License During Hamilton County Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 24 by Nicole Behnke

The Hamilton County Board has taken a proactive step by establishing a temporary committee, the Hamilton County Clean Energy Committee. This committee, comprising of six members: Mark Becker, Justin Hood, Richard Coronado, Greg Muehlenbein, and Richard Rubenacker, is dedicated to its mission.The primary goal...

Attempted Abduction Update from Carmi Police

Tuesday, September 24 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police initially reported last week a case of an older male attempting to get juvenile females to give him their names and trying to get them to get in the vehicle with him at Dairy Queen.After several follow up interviews and observing numerous...

Order Now: White County Soil and Water Conservation District Hosting Fall Fish Sale

Tuesday, September 24 by Jc Tinsley

Spring and fall are ideal times for pond stocking. Temperatures are mild and oxygen levels are high, so the stress factors that affect fish will be at their lowest. The White County Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for the annual fall...

Budget Approved for CWC School

Tuesday, September 24 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County School board met Monday night, with a Fiscal Year 2025 Budget hearing held previous to the regular meeting at 6:45 PM. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Superintendent Jarrod Newell went over the figures, no one had any questions,...