Local News

Wabash Area Development Offering $8,050 in Scholarships

Wednesday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI), in coordination with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through the Community Services Block Grant Program, announces the availability of one scholarship per county in the amount of $1150.00 to be made available to income eligible students... Read More.

SIC Diesel Tech Student Wins $5,000 Scholarship from IEDA

Wednesday, April 10 by Nicole Behnke

David Gordon, Executive Director of the Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA), visited the Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Diesel Technology shop April 4 to award Caleb Tripp, a student at SIC, with a $5,000 scholarship. The scholarship aims to support students pursuing careers in... Read More.

Carmi – White County Child Find/Preschool Screenings

Wednesday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police Make Arrests Tuesday Night

Wednesday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

One Carmi resident is free on Pre Trial Release while another remains behind bars awaiting to appear before a judge. Carmi Police received 35 year old Michael Sullivan of 2nd Street in the 7 o’clock hour Tuesday night when he turned himself in on... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 10, 2024

Wednesday, April 10 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 McLeansboroIt was a busy Tuesday for Carmi-White County athletics yesterday as all five sports teams were in action. The... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Finish 6th at Lady Foxes Invite

Tuesday, April 9 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County girls track team traveled to Hamilton County for the Lady Foxes Invite, the Lady Bulldogs finished in 6th Place.Natalie Goemaat finished in 5th Place in the 300 Meter Hurdles.The Relay Team consisting of Andi Garner, Ellie King, Alyson Lamont,... Read More.

CWC Boys Track Team Finished 2nd at DuQuoin Open

Tuesday, April 9 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys track team began their season yesterday with a trip to DuQuoin, and the Bulldogs brought home 2nd Place. Nelson Rider finished in 2nd Place in the 100 Meter Race.Jayde Albright finished in 2nd Place in... Read More.

Alumni David Blair Speaks at SIC

Tuesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College was abuzz with political fervor as SIC Alumnus David Blair returned to his alma mater March 28 to share his remarkable journey from Eldorado to Washington D.C. The event, hosted by the SIC Student Government, took place in the George T.... Read More.

Retail Theft at Huck’s Gas Station

Tuesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested 34-year-old Wesley Pierce of Enfield early Tuesday morning for Retail Theft after he stole two Red Bull energy drinks from Huck’s Gas Station.

Ripley and Baker Arrested

Tuesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

A White County Sheriff Deputy pulled over 25-year-old Stormy Baker for driving 83 mph on IL HWY-1, but it didn’t end there. The deputy noticed a strong odor coming from the vehicle that he believed was cannabis. Baker and her passenger, Kenneth Ripley, got... Read More.