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Watkins Arrested For Domestic Violence And Assault

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Officers with the Carmi Police Department arrested 61 year old Robin Watkins of Oak Street on Friday afternoon after a complaint was signed by 55 year old Douglas Watkins due to her throwing items at him and threatening bodily harm. Watkins was booked in... Read More.

Blake Charged With Two Counts Of Possession Of A Controlled Substance

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville woman appeared in White County Court this morning after being held over the weekend pending the setting of bond. 40 year Samantha Blake of Rudolph Street was arrested on Friday evening during a traffic stop on Oak Street. An officer with the... Read More.

Schnitzler Charged With Domestic Battery

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

21 year old Lauryn Schnitzler of Carmi appeared in White County Court this morning where the judge set her bond at $3,000. Schnitzler was arrested on Friday evening after authorities say she bit 21 year Cobie Vogler of Carmi. Officers went to 1626 Saunders... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 27, 2023

Monday, February 27 by Cole Carter

Numerous teams were crowned regional champions on Friday night as the IHSA boys basketball postseason continues.Goreville 1A Regional Meridian 85, Goreville 72Crab Orchard 1A Regional Gallatin Co. 37, NCOE 34New Athens 1A Regional

Multiple Bulldogs, one Lady Bulldog named All-BDC

Friday, February 24 by Cole Carter

Friday afternoon, the Black Diamond Conference released their All-Conference teams for the 2022-2023 boys and girls basketball seasons.Junior Mara Serafini was the lone Lady Bulldog named all-conference.Serafini averaged 11.5 points per game this season, including shooting 64% from the free throw line with 44... Read More.

Schexnayder Arrested During Traffic Stop Early Friday Morning

Friday, February 24 by WROY-WRUL News

49 year old Alex Schexnayder of Carmi was taken into custody early this morning following a traffic stop on 12th street. At around 4:45 a.m. Shcexnayder was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and Possession of Cannabis after an officer with the Carmi Police... Read More.

Reel Arrested Following Domestic Dispute

Friday, February 24 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is being held in the White County Jail after he was arrested following a domestic dispute on Thursday afternoon. Officers with the Carmi Police Department were dispatched to a residence on 7th street after multiple calls were made in regards to... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 24, 2023

Friday, February 24 by Cole Carter

Tonight is regional championship night across the state of Illinois as many teams from class 1A to 4A will punch their tickets to next week’s sectional tournament.Let’s take a look at a few of the area regional championship games being... Read More.

Carmi Chapter Celebrates National FFA Week

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

In June of this year, the Illinois FFA will celebrate 94 years in existence. The Carmi Chaper of FFA is celebrating National FFA Week and enjoys robust membership in the form of 166 members according to John Lamp, the son of Marty and Meredith... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County CEO

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with representatives from the White County CEO Class of 2023. Emma Roedder (CEO), Braden Mendoza (CFO), and Hollan Everett discuss putting the event together and what folks can expect from dinner, music, to... Read More.