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McLeansboro Man Arrested

A McLeansboro native, Brett Coulter, was arrested by Carmi Police on May 2nd for Driving While License Suspended and Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle.Coulter was released on a Notice to Appear citation and given a court date for June 4th.

Local Sports Recap – May 3, 2024

Friday, May 3 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County Boys Track team took home 1st Place at the Webber-Bluford Last Call Invitational yesterday afternoon with a...

Dawgs Finish 1st at Last Call Invite

Thursday, May 2 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Track team took home 1st Place at the Webber-Bluford Last Call Invitational Thursday afternoon with a team score of 143.Beck Huff finished in 1st Place in the 100 Meter Race with a time of 11.21 seconds.

Wilson Talks AirMedCare at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

If you or a loved one suffer a medical emergency that requires an ambulatory helicopter flight, the cost can be anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 depending on factors. If you’re a member of the Air Med Care Network (and one of their helicopters flies...

Planned Power Outage for Carmi Light and Water Customers

Thursday, May 2 by Nicole Behnke

There will be a planned power outage for all Carmi Light and Water electric customers on Friday, May 3 at 6am and lasting for approximately 5 minutes. The purpose of the outage is the switch to a new transformer in the City’s main substation. ...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mayor and City Clerk Recap Carmi Fest

Thursday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

A lot has been made after the Eclipse Fest didn't live up to the hype. In this episode, Jc sits down with Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Clerk Cynthia Atteberry to break down income/expenses, what went right, what went wrong, what's been learned,...

Local Sports Recap – May 2, 2024

Thursday, May 2 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team defeated Flora yesterday afternoon in one of the craziest games in CWC Baseball history,...

Walk-Off Error Caps Off Incredible CWC Comeback

Wednesday, May 1 by Cole Carter

A game that seemed to be heading towards a disappointing blow-out loss quickly turned into one of the craziest games in Carmi-White County baseball history.The Bulldogs welcomed Flora into Eckerle Park in a game that was supposed to be played 20 days prior, but...

Former New Baden Teacher Sentenced to Prison

Wednesday, May 1 by Nicole Behnke

A district judge sentenced a former elementary school teacher to 10 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to soliciting child sexual abuse material from minors.Jonathan Villmer Jr, 26 of New Baden, Illinois was charged by criminal complaint in August of 2023. Villmer will be required...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc sits down with Chamber member Cande Mitchell and CEO Student and Chamber ex officio Mercedes Hise. Mercedes recaps her year with the White County CEO program and previews her plans for the future. Cande catches us up...