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Local Sports Recap – September 23, 2022

Friday, September 23 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys golf team took part in the Black Diamond Conference Tournament yesterday in West Frankfort, and the Bulldogs finished in 6th place with a team score of 386. Maxon O’Daniel shot a team best 92, Connor Newell shot a... Read More.

Hometown Girl Comes Back to Fairfield to Practice Medicine

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Dr. Lauren Williams, a Fairfield native says she’s happy to be home and working alongside Dr. Patrick Molt at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Williams was in Carmi Thursday with a contingent of FMH representatives to discuss her schooling, experiences, and future serving the community. ... Read More.

Murphy Arrested For Theft

Thursday, September 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Home surveillance cameras caught a Carmi man stealing from a residence on Hawthorne Drive Wednesday. 44 year old Joe Murphy of First Street was arrested at around 3:00 p.m. for theft. He was booked in the White County Jail where bond was set at... Read More.

Paynter Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography

Thursday, September 22 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is being held in the White County Jail after being arrested on a White County warrant for possession of child pornography. At around 7 p.m. Wednesday, officers with the Carmi Police Department arrested 20 year old Jacob Paynter of Crebs Street... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – September 22, 2022

Thursday, September 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Girls Golf team played in the black diamond conference tournament yesterday at Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort. It was a rough afternoon for the Lady Bulldogs as they finished in 6th place with a team score of... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested In Indiana For Burglary, Rape And Intimidation With A Deadly Weapon

Wednesday, September 21 by WROY-WRUL News

A 30 year old former Carmi man is in hot water following his arrest in Indiana. He’s been charged with rape, two counts of intimidation with a deadly weapon and two counts of burglary according to a probable cause affidavit reportedly signed by Owensville,... Read More.

White County Child Targeted By California Man; Arrest Made Following Lengthy Investigation

Wednesday, September 21 by WROY-WRUL News

In October of 2021, the White County Sheriff’s Department received a call regarding Sexual Exploitation of a Child that is a White County resident. The report stated that the child was receiving inappropriate messages on their phone and that the suspect was aware they... Read More.

Gridiron Preview – The Dogs Are Due

Wednesday, September 21 by Cole Carter

September 21, 2012. That was the last time that the Carmi-White County Bulldogs defeated the Fairfield Mules on the football field. Chase Sailer was a junior quarterback. Dylan Rankin, Lukas Matsel and Ryan Farr were seniors in the backfield. Colton Yates was... Read More.

Carmi Council Announces Trick or Treat/Trunk or Treat Details and More at Tuesday Meeting

Wednesday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau building is getting some updates with financing through Carmi’s TIF 2 Façade Improvement Grant program. That, one of a handful of business decisions handled at Tuesday night’s Carmi City Council meeting. Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson was there to... Read More.

Traffic Stop And Domestic Battery Land Two White County Residents In Jail

Wednesday, September 21 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville woman was taken into custody following a traffic stop on September 16th. At around 1 p.m. 39 year old Amber N Newman was stopped on Fifth Street and arrested for Driving While License Revoked. She paid $250 plus fees and was released.A... Read More.