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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...

Gridiron Preview – Back In Action

Thursday, September 19 by Cole Carter

After a week off, the Carmi-White County Bulldogs are preparing to hit the road and face the Sesser-Valier Red Devils in a battle of two unbeaten teams. Sesser-Valier is coming off an 8-6 win over Fairfield, in a game that took...

Local Sports Recap – September 19, 2024

Thursday, September 19 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys & Girls golf teams traveled to Fairfield for a conference match yesterday, and both teams pulled off the win.For the full results, visit -

BDC Invites Red Hill to Replace Vienna-Goreville

Wednesday, September 18 by Cole Carter

The coaches of the Black Diamond Conference met on Wednesday to discuss the future of the conference's memberships.After Vienna-Goreville has failed to field a varsity football team in 3 of the last 4 seasons, the BDC has explored options to find another school to...

Holloman Scores New PR as CWC Sweeps Fairfield

Wednesday, September 18 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys & Girls golf teams traveled to Fairfield for a conference match on Wednesday, and both teams pulled off the win.The Lady Bulldogs won with a team score of 179. Ava Shiever shot a...

Local Sports Recap – September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Golf team defeated Flora yesterday afternoon 158-171.Maxon O'Daniel, Aidan Willis, and Cayden Holloman were tri-medalists on the day after shooting a 38. Gabe Winkleman and Abe Girten both shot a...

Two Trick or Treats for Carmi? Council is Considering It

Wednesday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

Two trick or treats for Carmi? Could be. Officials with the Carmi City Council are tossing around the idea of making the holiday two days with Halloween falling on a Thursday. Mayor Pollard: Back a hundred years ago, they used to do it on the...

Marion, Illinois Woman Arrested Early Wednesday Morning in Carmi

Wednesday, September 18 by Jc Tinsley

A Marion, Illinois is free after a midnight arrest in Carmi. 48-year-old Andrea Seagle was pulled over near Casey’s just after midnight. She was arrested for Driving with a Suspended License and cited for Operation of a Vehicle with Suspended Registration. Seagle was released...

White County 4-Her Selected as Heatlhy Living Ambassador

Tuesday, September 17 by Nicole Behnke

Urbana, Ill. – Three Illinois teens stand ready to take on new challenges as they begin their work on the 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador (HLA) team.The HLA team is comprised of teen 4-H members who were chosen for their ability to lead, mentor, and...