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Mayor Signs Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness

Tuesday, October 15 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signed the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation today.Joining the Mayor were Amber Graves, Carmi Police Department; Amanda Johnson with SWAN; Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter; White County Circuit Clerk Kelly Fulkerson; State’s Attorney Chris Neal, Candance Masterson, White County State’s...

Pets at Risk Fills 2025 Calendar with Contest Winners

Tuesday, October 15 by Jc Tinsley

Your votes amounted to more than $4,180 and brings the 3-year total for the Pets @ Risk Calendar Contest to nearly $12,000. The non-profit tallied up checks, cash, and coins Tuesday and determined the top 12 vote getters. Coming in with more than $1,000...

Kiwanis Awards $6,910 Half Pot to Henderson Couple at Corn Day for Car Show

Tuesday, October 15 by Jc Tinsley

They now have gas money to get back to Carmi for next year’s Kiwanis Club Corn Day. The Carmi Kiwanis Club presented Steve and Rhonda Lucas of Henderson, Kentucky with a check Tuesday afternoon. The couple are the winners of the 2024 half pot. ...

Corn Day 2024 Recap; Winners, Pictures, Parade Link, and More

Tuesday, October 15 by Jc Tinsley

Several events went well at this year’s Corn Day festivities…the big winner however was anyone who got out and enjoyed the perfect weather. After a 2023 event marred by cold and misty conditions, October 11th and 12th this year were perfect providing ideal circumstances...

Two Arrested Then Released

Tuesday, October 15 by Nicole Behnke

Two individuals were arrested and later released on Sunday.Crossville native Daniel Slaton was pulled over by Carmi Police and taken to the White County Jail for Illegal Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle. Slaton was later released with a court date.

Grayville Council Sets Trick or Treat Hours; Closes Roads for Boo Bash; Moves Forward on Annexation

Tuesday, October 15 by Jc Tinsley

With no executive session, Grayville leaders breezed through their first of two October meetings Monday night. Treasurer Sharon Walden went over her report and also briefed council on the annual report which will be placed on review for 30 days before a public hearing...

Local Sports Recap – October 15, 2024

Tuesday, October 15 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will travel to Cisne tonight for a non-conference matchup. The Lady Bulldogs enter tonight’s contest with a 25-1 record, meanwhile Cisne is 4-20.If the Lady Bulldogs win tonight, Chris Lucas...

FMH Chief Nursing Officer Awarded 40 Under 40

Monday, October 14 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Nursing Officer, Rachel Ewing, MSN, RN, receives the 40 Under 40 Nurse Leaders Award from the Illinois Nurses FoundationThe Illinois Nurses Foundation recently held its annual 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award Ceremony on September 19th at the Courtyard...

Dawgs Win, Clinch Playoff Berth

Monday, October 14 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldogs traveled to Edwards County to face the Lions on Friday, October 11th and the Bulldogs came away with a dominant 48-6 victory.It was all Bulldogs from the opening kick to the final whistle.Carmi marched down on their opening drive, going...

Local Sports Recap – October 14, 2024

Monday, October 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team defeated Edwards County on Friday by a final score of 48-6. Noah Pollard led the Bulldogs’ rushing attack with 203 yards on 23 carries with 2 touchdowns. Kade Stockton...