Local News

Pets at Risk Looking for PAWgeant Contestants

Monday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

Annual Corn Day festivities are fast approaching and so too is the 2nd annual Corn Dog PAWgeant! Pets at Risk is inviting you to bring your furry friends to strut their stuff on the red carpet Saturday, October 12th. A variety of category winners... Read More.

Karing for Kids (of all ages): Huck’s Makes Donation to White County Senior Citizens

Monday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

A $500 check was presented on behalf of Huck’s to White County Senior Citizens in Carmi, Illinois. In addition, $250 worth of gift cards were also presented to the White County Senior Citizens Organization. This generous contribution is set to support senior residents across... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two over the Weekend

Monday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is out on pre trial release following his arrest late Friday night at Wal Mart. Officers picked up 37-year-old John Smith of 8th Street at the retail outlet. According to the report, Smith was wanted on a White County warrant for... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – September 16, 2024

Monday, September 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBack on Saturday, the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team went undefeated and brought home 1st Place at the Benton Invitational Tournament, for the 2nd consecutive year. The Lady Dogs defeated Woodlawn, Harrisburg, Salem, Benton, and Massac County and they did so... Read More.

Hamilton, Wayne, White Counties Combine for $62,394 Relay for Life Total

Saturday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

The 2024 Hamilton/Wayne/White County Relay For Life season ended on August 31. This year's event was amazingly successful as official results reveal a total of $62,394 raised in honor of those touched by cancer. Individuals were recognized for their fundraising efforts. Patricia Hodgson, Top Individual... Read More.

Carmi Chamber to Welcome New Officer and Five New Board Members

Friday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

The key to success for a Chamber of Commerce is a steady diet of both stability and fresh perspective. That’s why Chambers are designed with 4 year terms for board members and a 5 year stint for officers. It allows leaders enough time to... Read More.

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Pets at Risk Receives Funds from Community Minded Partners

Friday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

While it’s never a particularly good time to be a dog in the pound, all animals in White County are guaranteed of one thing…constant support thanks to the efforts of non-profit Pets at Risk. And it was a good week for the organization as... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – September 13, 2024

Friday, September 13 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Volleyball team fell to NCOE last night in the NCOE Tournament Championship in 2 sets, 25-18, 25-18. The Lady Bulldogs were able to defeat Hamilton County earlier in the evening in 2 sets to set up the championship match... Read More.

Wheeler Talks Private Practice at Kiwanis; Club President Confirms Corn Days Entertainment Won’t Be Cher or Snoop Dogg

Thursday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Kiwanis Club President Kelly Northcott hears you. And while she’s still not ready to let the cat out of the bag, she did confirm a couple artists this year’s Corn Day mainstage entertainment ISN’T. It’s not Cher…and it’s not Snoop Dogg. Natives are... Read More.

Edwards County Recent Sentencings

Thursday, September 12 by Nicole Behnke

39-year-old William Henderson of McKenzie, Tennessee, pled guilty back in December 2023 for a charge of Theft, but then another charge was added after he failed to show up to his sentencing hearing in Edwards County, bringing a charge of Escape to his record.On... Read More.