Local News

Bond Issue Will Force at least a Year Delay in Asbestos Abatement at NCOE

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE students and teachers are back in session after an extended Christmas break due to ice and snow packed secondary roads. The school board did gatherWednesday night and administrators said about 90% of the roads bus drivers negotiate were in ok shape. Only a... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested Early Thursday on Michigan Warrant

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest early Thursday morning. Carmi Police pulled over 33-year-old Michael Burch in the First Baptist Church lot just before a quarter till 3am. He was subsequently arrested on a Michigan arrest warrant that appears to date... Read More.

Woman Turns Herself in on Warrant

Wednesday, January 15 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi woman entered the White County Sheriff's Office on January 14th and turned herself in on her active White County warrant.Lauren Whetstone was issued a warrant for Battery just a couple of days ago due to a complaint filed. Officers booked and released... Read More.

No Resolve for Dispatch Fees in Enfield

Wednesday, January 15 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…There was a discussion concerning an item that wasn’t even on the agenda, and that was the village paying their Dispatch Fee with the Sheriff’s... Read More.

Dogs Pick Up First Conference Win of Season

Wednesday, January 15 by Cole Carter

The month of December was not easy for the Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team. The Bulldogs had lost 5 of their last 7 games heading into the new year, and Kevin Wolff's squad was looking for a reset, and that's exactly what they got.With... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Safe Families for Children

Wednesday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

Safe Families for Children has been around two decades and seeks to bring the church and community together to keep children safe and families together. Safe Families for Children is rooted in faith, fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion, to build... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 15, 2025

Wednesday, January 15 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated Edwards County at home last night by a final score of 54-42. The Bulldogs were led in scoring by Mitchel Edwards... Read More.

Carr Cited for Cannabis

Tuesday, January 14 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on January 13th where they cited 30-year-old Elsie Carr with Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle by a Driver.Carr was given a Notice to Appear citation, and a court date of February 18th was issued.

Grayville to Make Technology Upgrades, Considering Utility Deposits

Tuesday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders convened for their first gathering of 2025 Monday evening and it was “déjà vu all over again”. Among the items on the agenda were two the council approved at their last meeting of 2024, a meeting held on the morning of Friday,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 14, 2025

Tuesday, January 14 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team fell to Sesser-Valier last night on the road by a final score of 49-45. The Lady Bulldogs fall to 9-5 on the season. They will travel to Eldorado on Thursday to face the Lady Eagles. Carmi will then travel... Read More.