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Veterans Recognition Ceremony at SIC

Monday, November 11 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College held its annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Nov. 8 in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby, where students, faculty, and community members gathered to honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans. The ceremony began...

Carmi Gathers to Honor Veterans at Annual Ceremony Thursday

Monday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

The eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. Veteran’s Day ceremonies around the nation took place Thursday and Carmi held it’s annual commemoration as well in Veterans Memorial Park. Organizations came together including the White County VFW Post, American Legion, respected...

28 Years of Excellence; Simon Leaves a Legacy at CWC

Friday, November 8 by Cole Carter

Kurt Simon walked onto the campus of Carmi-White County High School in 1997, looking to turn around a football program that hadn't seen the postseason in 22 years.28 years later, Simon has coached his final game for the Bulldogs. A 35-30 heartbreaker at Warrensburg-Latham...

White County Soil and Water with Nature Conservancy to Host Meeting

Friday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

White County SWCD and The Nature Conservancy will be hosting a meeting on November 19th, 2024, for landowners in the watersheds of the Little Wabash and lower Wabash Rivers.The meeting will introduce the new priority area of the Little Wabash River for the Wetland...

Christmas Elves Embarking on Fifth Year of Kicks for Kids

Friday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been five years now and the Carmi Christmas Elves are gearing up for another trip through the Christmas Lights of Hope opening on Friday, November 29th throughout the White County Fairgrounds. It’s also the fifth year for the Kicks for Kids event happening...

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Historical Society

Friday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The annual White County Historical Society Fall Dinner (back for the first time since 2019) is back on Monday, November 18th and will feature a presentation from regional historian Todd Carr specifically on Cave-in-Rock Pirates. Art Saunders and Kristin Land drop by Open Line...

Lady Dogs Outlast Newton, Win 2nd Consecutive Sectional Title

Friday, November 8 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County defeated Massac County in Tuesday's Sectional Semifinal to punch their ticket to a second consecutive Sectional Championship match.Carmi's opponent in the sectional final was a team they had faced once this season, the Newton Eagles.Chris Lucas knew that Newton was going to...

Local Sports Recap – November 8, 2024

Friday, November 8 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs are Sectional Champions!Carmi defeated Newton last night in the IHSA 2A Sectional Championship in 2 sets, 25-19 & 25-21. It was a back-and-forth battle between two of the best volleyball teams...

Dr. Weiss Updates Carmi Kiwanis on First Quarter as President at SIC

Thursday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

After a year mentoring under then Southeastern Illinois College President Jonah Rice, Dr. Karen Weiss has taken the reins and is about 4 months into her role as the leader of the community college. She stopped by Carmi Kiwanis Thursday to share her story...

Arrest Made in Judge Murder

Thursday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

State Police Zone 8 agents have announced the arrest of 44-year-old Megan S. Valentine of Albion in connection with the fatal shooting death of her husband, Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Judge Michael J. Valentine. She’s being held in the White County Jail on charges...