Local News

Hamilton County Arrests Made

Wednesday, September 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Hardin County man is due in Hamilton County court October 2nd following his arrest in rural Dale on August 17th. Sheriff’s Deputies received a complaint of someone trespassing in the area and later found Johnny Tipton of Elizabethtown hiding in the woods. He...

Local Sports Recap – September 11, 2024

Wednesday, September 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Flora last night in 2 sets, 25-9 and 25-8. The win improves the Lady Bulldogs record to 9-0 on the year, and 2-0 in the Black Diamond Conference.The Lady...

Grayville Council Adjusts Sewer Rates for Grant Application; Commissioner Voices Concern Over Boat Ramp

Tuesday, September 10 by Jc Tinsley

Some Grayville residents will see higher sewer rates at the end of September. Adjustments to rates were approved at Monday night’s council meeting. Mayor Travis Thompson explains the city is going after a grant that would allow Grayville to update it’s sewer lagoon and...

Pre-K Screenings Are Happening Soon

Tuesday, September 10 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi-White County Schools are conducting the Child Find Pre-K Screenings on September 16th-18th from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm.The screening program is FREE! Parents will receive immediate feedback on their child's development, but appointments are needed. The screening takes about 45 minutes, parents can...

Local Sports Recap – September 10, 2024

Tuesday, September 10 by Cole Carter

Tonight the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will host Flora at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium for a Black Diamond Conference matchup. The Lady Bulldogs enter tonight’s game with an 8-0 record, meanwhile Flora is 0-3.Fans who can’t attend tonight’s match...

36 Unanswered Points Lead Dawgs to Comeback Win

Monday, September 9 by Cole Carter

Since the Carmi-White County Bulldogs joined the Black Diamond Conference in 2003, they have lost to the Hamilton County Foxes just three times.With just five minutes left to play in the 3rd quarter in Friday Night's matchup between the two squads, it definitely felt...

Open Line ON DEMAND – SIC Falcon PRIDE Program

Monday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

Learn more about the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon PRIDE Program in this episode of Open Line. Jc sits down with Ricky Sauls to discuss the new initiative for students 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

DUI; Burglary Arrests Made by Carmi Police

Monday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield woman is due in court Monday following her arrest Friday evening. It was just after 9:30 when Carmi Police pulled over 39-year-old Alicia Pearce at the corner of Oak and 5th Street. She’s being charged with a count of Driving under the...

Local Sports Recap – September 9, 2024

Monday, September 9 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBack on Friday, the Carmi-White County Bulldog football team defeated Hamilton County by a final score of 52-29. The Bulldogs found themselves down 29-16 early in the 3rd quarter, but Carmi was able to score 36 unanswered points behind...

Full Service Full Steam Ahead: Grayville Florist Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location in Carmi

Friday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Originally from Highland on the western side of Illinois, Ashley Thompson found a love of floral design in high school through FFA. At the University of Illinois, she focused on achieving a degree in Agriculture Education. After college, she would land a teaching job...