Local News

Local Sports Recap – January 20, 2023

Friday, January 20 by Cole Carter

Last night the Carmi-White County Bulldog basketball team defeated Mt. Vernon, Indiana by a final of 62-50. The win improves the Bulldogs 15-4 on the season, and 2-0 in this year’s Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament. Bryce Conner led the Bulldogs in...

Moore, Rice Preparing for 10th White County Cheer for a Cure

Thursday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

On January 28th, more than 375 cheerleaders alone will descend on McDougal Evers Gymnasium for the 10th White County Cheer for a Cure event. Lacey Moore and Amy Rice, two of the individuals behind the organization visited Kiwanis Thursday to discuss the upcoming event. ...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mary Upton for Wabash Supportive Living in Carmi

Thursday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Wabash Supportive Living resident Mary Upton. She's been at Supportive Living for 5 years and loves it. The campus is hosting a Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast from 7a-9a on Monday, January 23rd...

Local Sports Recap – January 19, 2023

Thursday, January 19 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs defeated Gallatin County Wednesday night in the 5th place game of the Eldorado Lady Eagle Classic by a final score of 58-40. Carmi improves to 9-14 on the season; they will host Fairfield on Monday. Tonight is...

Carmi City Council Approves Purchase Of New Vehicle For The Carmi Police Department

Wednesday, January 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City council met for the second of their two monthly meetings on Tuesday evening. Prior to the regular meeting, a public hearing was held regarding zoning of 201 Stewart Street and for a mobile home permit at 803 7th Street.In regular session...

Allen Arrested On White County Warrant

Wednesday, January 18 by WROY-WRUL News

A call to the Carmi Police Department resulted in the arrest of a Carmi man. Officers responded to the call at 627 Oak Street at around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday night and arrested 47 year old Tommy Allen who was wanted on a White County...

Mill Shoals Township Taking Bids For Mowing Cemeteries

Wednesday, January 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The Mill Shoals Township is taking sealed bids for mowing township cemeteries.The cemeteries include Johnson, Little Zion, Kitty Sweeten, McIntosh, Springerton, Hammack, Shrewsbury, West Antioch and Liberty in Burnt Prairie.Please mail your sealed bids for mowing by January 29th 2023 toMill Shoals Townshipc/o Linda...

Carmi White County School Board Approves Retirements And Hires Two

Wednesday, January 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County School Board met for just 20 minutes Tuesday night Scott Mareing was there and has this reportBoard President Kent “Pete” Fulkerson read a brief statement, saying that there have been several committees of teachers and other school personnel studying improvements...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Southeastern Illinois College

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice and VP of Academic Affairs and Student Services Dr. Karen Weiss join Jc for an update on the Stan Williams Career and Training Center. Tune in for the latest developments.

Local Sports Recap – January 18, 2023

Wednesday, January 18 by Cole Carter

Last night in the 43rd Annual Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament, Harrisburg defeated Fairfield in overtime 56-55. In game 2, Mt. Vernon defeated Evansville Day 79-69.There will be no games tonight in the CIT.Tomorrow night, Harrisburg will...