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Edwards, Hargrave to Join Unit 5 Board Officially at Meeting Monday Night

Monday, May 15 by Jc Tinsley

Brent Edwards and Kenny Hargrave will officially be sworn in at tonight’s Carmi Unit 5 School Board meeting and officers will be elected. Also on the agenda, the board is expected to accept bids on consumable supplies for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the...

Fulkerson to Play in NJCAA National Golf Tournament

Monday, May 15 by Cole Carter

Kacee Fulkerson, a 2021 Carmi-White County graduate, will represent Lincoln Trail College at the NJCAA National Championship Tournament.Fulkerson is wrapping up his sophomore season at LTC, and after recently committing to continue his golf career at Illinois College, he is now striving for a...

Local Sports Recap – May 15, 2023

Monday, May 15 by Cole Carter

It’s a busy week for Carmi-White County athletics as every spring sports team will be taking part in their postseasons this week. Starting off tomorrow, the CWC Lady Bulldog softball team will take on either Benton or Eldorado in the semifinals...

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Could Face Legal Action under Measure Poised for Pritzker’s Signature

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News courtesy of Capitol News Illinois By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinois[email protected] Illinois would become one of the first states to make so-called crisis pregnancy centers subject to the same consumer...

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Former State Senator Darren Bailey And Advocate For Illinois

Friday, May 12 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line, Heather talked with Former State Senator Darren Bailey about how the people can help improve Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are staying busy advocating for our children and their future. Tune in to hear more!!!

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Friday, May 12 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce named Brenna Russell and Ebonie Hawkins as recipients of the 2023 Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship during the CWCHS Senior Awards Day on Thursday, May 11th. Each recipient will receive a one-time scholarship worth $500.During their four years at...

Conner Changes His Mind, Will Play Basketball at SIC

Friday, May 12 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior Bryce Conner has decided to change his path in terms of where he will take his talents to play collegiate basketball.Back in March, Conner announced that he would play at Oakland City University for the next four years, but not everything...

Bulldog Tennis Team Breaks Single Season Wins Record

Friday, May 12 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys tennis team defeated Marion Thursday afternoon by a final score of 5-4.On paper, the win might seem like a normal one point win over a much larger school to wrap up the regular season, but for Chris Courty...

Local Sports Recap – May 12, 2023

Friday, May 12 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys tennis team defeated Marion yesterday by a final score of 5-4. The Bulldogs end the regular season with an 18-3-1 record, breaking the record for the most wins in a single season in CWCHS history. Congratulations to head...

CWC Boys Finish in 2nd at BDC Meet

Thursday, May 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Track team finished in 2nd place at the Black Diamond Conference meet in Flora Thursday afternoon. The Bulldogs had numerous athletes claim conference championships, including:Bryce Conner, who won the 400 Meter Race with a personal...