Local News

Lady Dogs Sweep Fairfield, Win BDC Title

Friday, October 18 by Cole Carter

It was a historic night in McDougal-Evers Gymnasium on Thursday as the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team hosted Fairfield for the Black Diamond Conference finale.There was a lot on the line for both teams. A Carmi win would give the Lady Dogs the... Read More.

Nominations For 2024 Distinguished Healthcare Provider of the Year Now Being Accepted

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Each year at its Annual Foundation Dinner, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Foundation recognizes an individual (living or deceased) or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to the health and welfare of residents of our area by presenting the Distinguished Healthcare Provider... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, Honored

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, was honored as one of the 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know by Becker’s Hospital Review.Fairfield Memorial Hospital CEO Mike Cooper was named to the 2024 edition of 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 18, 2024

Friday, October 18 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Fairfield last night in two sets 25-10, 25-18 to clinch an undefeated Black Diamond Conference Championship. It is the first time since 2015 that the Lady Bulldogs are BDC champs, and it’s the... Read More.

Kiwanis Welcomes Nelson as President for Upcoming Year

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With Corn Day 2024 in the rearview, the Carmi Kiwanis Club turned attention to installing a new leader Thursday. Outgoing President Kelly Northcott, uncomfortable with accepting compliments or appreciation for her efforts, instead attempted to deflect any praise by naming others who helped her... Read More.

One Man Sentenced to IDOC

Thursday, October 17 by Nicole Behnke

A Grayville man was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections back on October 1st in Edwards County.39-year-old Zachary Powell, found guilty of Unlawful Failure to Register as a Violent Offender Against a Youth, a Class 3 Felony, will be serving a five-year sentence... Read More.

Gridiron Preview – Senior Night

Thursday, October 17 by Cole Carter

With a 48-6 win over Edwards County in Week 7, the Carmi-White County Bulldogs have clinched a spot in the 2024 IHSA Playoffs. Making the playoffs is one thing, but it's another to put yourself in the best possible position to make a playoff... Read More.

Local County Clerk Offices Busy with Early Voting

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

With about 2 ½ weeks left before election day, county clerk’s offices are seeing early voters getting their choices in. In White County, Clerk Kayci Heil’s office was brisk with traffic Thursday morning. Her staff says about 406 early voters have dropped by their... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois Educational Leaders Launch Farm-to-School Initiative to Boost Local Agriculture

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Educational leaders from ten school districts across six counties in southeastern Illinois are embarking on a mission to strengthen Farm-to-School initiatives in the Greater Wabash region. Supported by generous funding from the Lake Michigan School Food Innovation Hub, this group is working to expand... Read More.

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Crossville Man Arrested at Jail Wednesday Night

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man is out on Pre Trial Release following his arrest late Wednesday night. Carmi Police arrested 43-year-old Daniel Duke at the White County Jail just after 11:30pm. They say he was wanted on a White County warrant. Online court records don’t show... Read More.