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Local Sports Recap – March 2, 2023

Thursday, March 2 by Cole Carter

IHSA boys basketball sectional semifinals wrapped up last night with a few southern Illinois teams in action,In the 1A Altamont Sectional, Tuscola defeated Effingham-St. Anthony 48-45. Tuscola will face Altamont tomorrow night in...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month

Wednesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc visits with Amanda Courson of the Norris City Chamber of Commerce and a representative from the Chamber's Member of the Month, Bond's Grill n Chill. Tune in for more on the business and find out what the...

King to continue Football Career at Murray State

Wednesday, March 1 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior running back, Isaac King has chosen his destination to further his education and football career.Murray State University.King re-wrote the CWC Football...

Local Sports Recap – March 1, 2023

Wednesday, March 1 by Cole Carter

Last night was the first night of boys basketball sectional semifinal action in Illinois,In the 1A Gallatin County Sectional... Webber defeated Gallatin County 41-39 Wayne City will face Meridian tonight.In the 1A...

Local Sports Recap – February 28, 2023

Tuesday, February 28 by Cole Carter

The IHSA Boys basketball sectional tournaments will begin tonight, with a couple area schools in action either tonight or tomorrow.In the 1A Gallatin County Sectional, it is the host Hawks taking on Webber tonight at 7 PM. Then tomorrow night...

City of Carmi Preparing for Spring Electronics Recycling Event

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents only on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi.CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures:Materials to be recycled must be in...

Barbre Named Among 2023 Master Farmer Class by Prairie Farmer Magazine

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

A White County farmer is being recognized as a Master Farmer. Prairie Farmer editor Holly Spangler says, “The Master Farmer award is Illinois agriculture’s lifetime achievement award.” The award was first awarded 98 years ago, in 1925 and Martin Rae Barbre is among the...

Spaulding Arrested on Third Traffic Violation in Last Year

Monday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities are doing their best to send a strong message dissuading major traffic violations. A young White County man, 20 year old Tyler Spaulding with addresses listed both in Enfield and Summit Street in north Carmi, was arrested early Monday morning at Huck’s on...

Burned Jeep SUV Discovered Near The River On Saturday

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department still have no leads in regards to a burned out vehicle that was found Saturday night at the dam area of the Little Wabash River. the CPD was dispatched to the dam at around 9:00 p.m. where they observed the...

Investigation Leads Carmi Police Department To Multiple Juveniles Responsible For Tire Slashings

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

On Tuesday February 21st, the Carmi Police Department reported that they had received seven Criminal Damage complaints that occurred between Friday February 17th and Monday February 20th. The seven complaints consisted of tires being punctured or slashed on vehicles in the area of 7th...