Local News

White County Still King of Oil Production According to New Report

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County is still the king of oil production. That’s according to the latest report from the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board detailing 2022 oil production by county in the state. More than 7.2 million barrels of crude oil were produced based on first purchaser... Read More.

Gaudern Arrested Following Domestic Dispute

Thursday, February 2 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is being held in the White County Jail after he was arrested during a Domestic Dispute on Wednesday evening. Deputy Matt Wicker responded to an address on Stewart Street after it was reported that an individual had made threats to his... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 2, 2023

Thursday, February 2 by Cole Carter

Last night the Carmi-White County Bulldogs took down Edwards County on the road by a final score of 55-42.Mitchel Edwards and Tyler Goemaat led the team in scoring with 15 points a piece. Bryce Conner scored 13. Trey Dixon scored 5. Gavin... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts Elects New Officers for 2023; Talks Upcoming Performances

Wednesday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

submitted courtesy of Hailey WinklemanThe Carmi League of Arts met on Saturday, January 28, to hold officer elections for 2023 and discuss ideas for summer theatrical productions. League members discussed and approved the Treasurer’s report and celebrated a successful 2022 season,... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Reports The Arrests Of Two Carmi Residents

Wednesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department dealt with a couple of issues Friday.First, just before 3 PM, Officer George Spencer met with Loren Phillips, 20, of Foley Drive in Carmi, at the Sheriff’s Department. Phillips asked about his having an appointment at the White County... Read More.

Georgia Man Arrested During Traffic Stop In Carmi

Wednesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

During a traffic stop on Tuesday evening an officer with the Carmi Police Department arrested a Georgia man after he was found to be in Possession of Cannabis. 32 year old Emanual Brewster was booked in the White County Jail where bond was set... Read More.

White County Judge T Scott Webb To Issue Ruling On Lawsuit Against Illinois Assault Weapon Ban

Wednesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

In a serious blow to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s assault weapons ban, the 5th District Appellate Court affirmed on Tuesday Effingham County’s Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), and goes beyond the original 866 plaintiffs in the original lawsuit, and is now binding... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month Kountry Kuts Grooming

Wednesday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Emmy Pruitt, founder of the Norris City Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Courson, board member, and Whitney Hall, owner of Kountry Kuts Grooming, the Norris City Chamber's February Member of the Month. Tune in... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 1, 2023

Wednesday, February 1 by Cole Carter

Tonight the Carmi-White County boys basketball team will travel to Edwards County to face the Lions in a Black Diamond Conference matchup. The game was originally scheduled for last night, but was postponed due to winter weather. The Bulldogs come into tonight’s... Read More.

Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Tabs Peyton as New Executive Director

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Ms. Angela Peyton has been hired as the new Executive Director at GWRPC. Her primary job responsibilities will include management of all activities of the Commission including fiscal management, Commission contracts and grants, acting as a liaison with federal, state, and local officials, and... Read More.