Local News

Carmi takes Battle of the Bulldogs in Overtime

Tuesday, January 17 by Cole Carter

The opening night of the 43rd annual Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament started off with a bang.Fairfield took down Evansville Day in a 61-57 thriller in Game 1, but they couldn't match the excitement that would take place in Game 2 between Harrisburg and Carmi-White... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 17, 2023

Tuesday, January 17 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog basketball team defeated Harrisburg in overtime last night by a final of 53-49 in the opening night of the Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament. Mitchel Edwards led the Bulldogs in scoring with 24 points, Bryce Conner scored 11, Landon... Read More.

Judge Denies Request For New Trial For Convicted Murderer Brody Murbarger

Monday, January 16 by WROY-WRUL News

Brody I. Murbarger appeared in Wayne County Court on Friday. In front of packed courtroom Defense Attorney Christian Baril moved for a Motion for a Judgment of Acquittal or a new trial; stating that his client was unable to receive a fair and... Read More.

Open Line-ON DEMAND- Chris and Kristin Pollard with Carmi Fitness

Monday, January 16 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Chris and Kristin Pollard, Owners and Operators of Carmi Fitness. The Pollard's have owned Carmi Fitness since 2000. Chris talks about the new location and different programs that they are planning on adding. Tune... Read More.

Two Sentenced To The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Monday, January 16 by WROY-WRUL News

Two more area residents have been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.The first was on Wednesday, as 32 year old Tiffany A, Downs of Grayville was sentenced to seven years with one year Mandatory Supervised Release for Residential Burglary, a class 1 felony. ... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 16, 2023

Monday, January 16 by Cole Carter

Back on Friday the Carmi-White County Bulldog basketball team defeated Fairfield by a final of 51-40 to improve to 13-4 on the year and 5-0 in the Black Diamond Conference. Bryce Conner led Carmi in scoring with 14 points, Mitchel Edwards... Read More.

Two Arrested In Carmi On Thursday

Friday, January 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department reports two Carmi residents were arrested on Thursday.At around 8:45 a.m. Officers went to the Carmi Motel after a call was made regarding 53 year Timothy Roberts causing a disturbance at Carmi... Read More.

Open Line-ON DEMAND- Recipients of the Mama T Scholarship

Friday, January 13 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Jimmy and Sharon Pollard as well as the four recipients of the Mama T Pollard Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship is given to financially assist nursing students presently enrolled in an accredited nursing program... Read More.

Carlin Smock selected to be a 2022-23 Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellow

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Savannah Franklund, special to WROY/WRUL News from the Rural Schools CollaborativeRural Schools Collaborative is pleased to announce our 2022-23 Celia B. Godsil Grants in Place Fellow recipients. The Fellows will work with their respective students on... Read More.

CWC Historians Aiming to Assist in Preserving Local History

Friday, January 13 by Jc Tinsley

“If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going.”-Maya Angelou Carlin Smock, a self proclaimed history nerd, history teacher, and 2005 Carmi White County High School graduate was approached to be on the White County Historical Society board last spring. ... Read More.