Local News

Harrelson Arrested For Driving On Suspended License

Wednesday, October 5 by WROY-WRUL News

According to the White County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Jordan Weiss was notified on the evening of Thursday, September 29th, of a possible DUI on Illinois 45 northbound by Gossett Road in Norris City. While he travelling south on Illinois 1, dispatch told the deputy... Read More.

Goforth Arrested On Failure To Appear Warrant

Wednesday, October 5 by WROY-WRUL News

Sunday afternoon, Deputy Michael Brown and Officer Drew Grider of the White County Sheriff’s Department went to 601 Schumaker Street in Carmi, and asked a female resident if they could talk with 18 year old Jakob Goforth.They told Goforth there was a warrant out... Read More.

Duvall Arrested For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender And Resisting Arrest

Wednesday, October 5 by WROY-WRUL News

On Friday, September 30th just before 10:30 PM, Officer Lucas of the White County Sheriff’s Department drove to 1109 Superior Avenue in Crossville to serve an Edwards County Warrant on 62 year old Alfred Duvall for Unlawful Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.Due... Read More.

Norris City Man Arrested On Multiple Charges

Wednesday, October 5 by WROY-WRUL News

Norris City resident Michial A Phillips is being held in the White County Jail after a complaint was signed against him by his ex-girlfriend. Phillips 71 was arrested for Home Invasion, Violation of Order of Protection, Criminal Trespass to Residence (people were present), Domestic... Read More.

Gridiron Preview: A Rivalry Renewed

Wednesday, October 5 by Cole Carter

This Friday Night, the #8 ranked (6-0) Carmi-White County Bulldogs will host the (2-4) Eldorado Eagles at Harrington-Jeffries Sports Complex. The Bulldogs have already clinched a playoff spot, from this point forward it’s all about playoff positioning and seeding as we near... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 5, 2022

Wednesday, October 5 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Volleyball team fell to Hamilton County last night in 2 sets, 25-17 and 25-22. The Lady Bulldogs fall to 12-7 on the season, they will travel to Eldorado on Thursday. Later on today the CWC Cross-Country team will... Read More.

Holloman Arrested For Possession Of Methamphetamine

Tuesday, October 4 by WROY-WRUL News

A traffic stop initiated by the Carmi Police Department has landed a Carmi man in jail on multiple charges. At around 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 3rd, William Holloman, 57 of Smith street was stopped in an alley S of Sycamore Street. Holloman was taken... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 4, 2022

Tuesday, October 4 by Cole Carter

Back on Friday the Carmi-White County Bulldog football team defeated Edwards County 43-14. Senior Isaac King surpassed 1,000 rushing yards in the win. The Bulldogs improved their record to 6-0 on the year, as they also clinched a playoff spot. CWC will... Read More.

A True Entrepreneur for the 21st Century: Gottman Awarded Pioneering Young Professional Award

Monday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

In many communities these days, when a store (no matter how storied or historic) closes down, those services it offered simply fade away. Cody Gottman, a young man with a vision and a work ethic of generations past instead saw it as an opportunity... Read More.

Campbell Enterprises Honored as 2022 Business of the Year

Monday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

Since 2010, the Carmi Chamber of Commerce has been awarding a Business of the Year prize, recognizing businesses that go above and beyond to making the community a better place. The 2022 Business of the Year can best be described as a true enterprise,... Read More.