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Local Sports Recap – October 17, 2024

Thursday, October 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will host Fairfield tonight at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium for a huge battle with major Black Diamond Conference implications. If Carmi wins, they will claim the undefeated outright conference championship. If Fairfield wins, they will tie... Read More.

Your Property. Your Problem. City Weighs in on Ditches, Easements, Etc.

Wednesday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Your property. Your problem. That’s the general consensus following the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday evening. A handful of citizens who reside on Fair Street were in attendance regarding concerns over the encroaching ditches located on their properties. City Attorney Greg Stewart was on... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Senior Enrichment Hosting 2024 Antique Angel Tree Program

Wednesday, October 16 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Senior Enrichment is proud to host its annual Antique Angel Tree program for senior citizens in need for the 2024 holiday season. Nominations for recipients are being accepted now through Friday, November 8.Nominees should be 65 years or older, live in... Read More.

City of McLeansboro Discusses Hand Full of Topics

Wednesday, October 16 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for about an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The Hamilton County Rotary Club presented a check to the city for $10,000 for building a pavilion out of money that they raised. Resident John Scattone... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Allison Cozart And Greg Stewart

Wednesday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

She passed the bar! Allison (Allie) Cozart is Carmi's newest attorney, or she will be, after she's officially sworn in this November. The Carmi native drops by Open Line to talk with Jc and discuss the path that led her to not only practicing... Read More.

McLeansboro Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Wednesday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

A 19 year old McLeansboro man has a preliminary hearing scheduled for today (Wednesday) following his arrest by McLeansboro Police on August 22nd. He’s being charged with 12 counts of Child Pornography, two of those charges include possession. Hatfield also has a charge that... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Warrant

Wednesday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is out following a warrant arrest made Tuesday morning. Police came across 41 year old Gregory Burchfield of William Drive just before 8am at Casey’s and placed him under arrest. The report indicates he was wanted in relation to a 2022... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 16, 2024

Wednesday, October 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Cisne in two sets last night to improve to 26-1 on the season. With the win, head coach Chris Lucas becomes the winningest coach in CWCHS Volleyball History. Lucas took over as head coach... Read More.

Mayor Signs Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness

Tuesday, October 15 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signed the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation today.Joining the Mayor were Amber Graves, Carmi Police Department; Amanda Johnson with SWAN; Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter; White County Circuit Clerk Kelly Fulkerson; State’s Attorney Chris Neal, Candance Masterson, White County State’s... Read More.

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Pets at Risk Fills 2025 Calendar with Contest Winners

Tuesday, October 15 by Jc Tinsley

Your votes amounted to more than $4,180 and brings the 3-year total for the Pets @ Risk Calendar Contest to nearly $12,000. The non-profit tallied up checks, cash, and coins Tuesday and determined the top 12 vote getters. Coming in with more than $1,000... Read More.