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Local Sports Recap – September 24, 2024

Tuesday, September 24 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Christopher in two sets, 25-4 and 25-7. The win improves the Lady Bulldogs’ record to 19-1 on the season. They will be back at home tonight as they host Eldorado for...

Electronic Recycling in Carmi

Monday, September 23 by Nicole Behnke

The City of Carmi, along with White County, will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents only on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi.CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures:Materials to be recycled must be in...

Red Devils Dominate, Hand Dawgs First Loss of Season

Monday, September 23 by Cole Carter

In a battle of unbeaten teams fighting to be tied at the top of the Black Diamond Conference, it was the Sesser-Valier Red Devils who came away with a dominant 32-0 win over the Carmi-White County Bulldogs in Week 4.After the first quarter of...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Wabash Area Development Head Start – Workforce Development – Energy Assistance

Monday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Alisa Adams-Miller and Amy Seidel of Wabash Area Development to discuss the Head Start program as well as workforce development and energy assistance options. Listen in for details on these important mechanisms...

Local Sports Recap – September 23, 2024

Monday, September 23 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBack on Friday, the Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team fell on the road against Sesser-Valier by a final of 32-0. It was a scoreless game at the end of the 1st quarter, but Sesser-Valier found the endzone twice...

Carmi Man Arrested on Williamson County FTA Warrant

Monday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars awaiting extradition to Williamson County due to a warrant arrest Sunday afternoon. At about a quarter after 4, 43-year-old Lex Nausley was arrested following a traffic stop initiated by Carmi Police at the corner of Stewart and 6th. ...

Open Line ON DEMAND – SIC President Dr Karen Weiss

Friday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Open Line ON DEMAND featuring Southeastern Illinois College's 7th President and first from White County, Dr. Karen Weiss. Listen in to learn more about Dr. Weiss' journey and vision for SIC.

Carmi Police Seeking Identification after Individuals Witness Man Attempting to Lure Girls into Vehicle

Friday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are looking for the public’s help after a disturbing interaction witnessed Thursday late afternoon played out leaving many distraught , yet thankful. Carmi Police took a report from a woman at the Carmi Dairy Queen just before 5:30pm who says she witnessed...

Local Sports Recap – September 20, 2024

Friday, September 20 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Volleyball team defeated Hamilton County last night in 2 sets, 25-10 25-19. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 18-1 on the season, and 3-0 in the Black Diamond Conference. They will host Christopher on Monday and...

Fledgling Falcon PRIDE Program Prepares for Launch

Thursday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been nearly 5 years in the making, but Falcon PRIDE has liftoff. Ricky Sauls and Lisa Johnson spoke about the new Southeastern Illinois College initiative at Kiwanis Thursday which provides college learning geared specifically towards individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. On September...