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Coach Simon Previews Bulldog Football at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been more than a decade since the Carmi-White County football program has had enough kids to field a freshman football team. Carmi Kiwanis learned Thursday thanks to head coach Kurt Simon that won’t be an issue this year. We haven’t had a freshman football...

Local Sports Recap – August 22, 2024

Thursday, August 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County girls golf team traveled to Benton yesterday afternoon to face Benton and CZR, and the Lady Bulldogs came away victorious with a team score of 210.Ava Shiever shot a team-best 43.

Four Arrested on White County Warrants

Wednesday, August 21 by Nicole Behnke

A safety detail throughout White County was conducted by the White County Sheriff’s Department and the Police Departments of Carmi, Grayville, and Norris City.A total of 21 traffic stops were conducted with four citations issued.Four individuals were arrested for active White County warrants.Joseph Abell...

McLeansboro City Council August Meeting

Wednesday, August 21 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City council met for about an hour Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Dale Holtmann of Scheffel Boyle presented the Fiscal Year 2023 audit. He said that everything looks good. The board unanimously approved the audit.There was discussion regarding...

Carmi City Council Considers Prohibiting Parking on East Side of Fifth Street

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Council gathered for about 25 minutes Tuesday evening; most of that time spent approving resolutions, bills for lien searches, and additional tidying up of it’s house following audit recommendations including instituting financial management policies and practices, setting a petty cash spending limit, and...

Newcomers Signal Intention to Challenge in April 1, 2025 Election

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

It appears there will be races for Mayor and council seats in the city of Carmi based on the first day of packet pickups. Incumbents Sheila Headlee and Doug Hays representing Wards I and II respectively have picked up signaling their intention to run. ...

League Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Vocal Concert; Announces New Curtains for CWCHS

Wednesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts sponsored a free music concert on Sunday at the Gazebo by the Carmi Public Library. This is the final event as part of this year's “Night Under the Stars” series of outdoor concerts, following a

Local Sports Recap – August 21, 2024

Wednesday, August 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County junior high baseball and softball teams hosted Eldorado yesterday afternoon. The Lady Bullpups won by a final score of 14-3, and the Bullpups fell by a final of 12-1. Both teams will be back...

Carmi School Talks Budget, Resignations, and New Hire

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County School Board met briefly for its regular monthly session Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board passed the Fiscal Year 2025 tentative budget and placed it on display for a minimum of 30 days. Final action...

Maunie Man Arrested after Firing Bow; Assaulting Woman

Tuesday, August 20 by Nicole Behnke

White County Sheriff Deputies were assisted by the Illinois State Police, Conservation Police, and the Carmi PD K9 unit in response to a call that a female had been shot at with a compound bow and then assaulted.Stephanie Graham advised police when they arrived...