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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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

Grayville Man Arrested for Buying Alcohol for Minors

Tuesday, April 9 by Nicole Behnke

A 41-year-old Grayville man is behind bars after he supplied a group of juvenile’s alcohol. Deputies with the White County Sheriff’s Department broke up an underage party on the bridge in Mill Shoals, before the alcohol could be consumed. While talking to the juveniles...

Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Vocational & Trades Scholarships

Tuesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation recently announced their 2024 Vocational & Trades Scholarship winners. This year $3,000 was awarded in scholarship funds.Jaden Schwarzlose was awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Matthew Bare was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Jacob Weber was awarded $500 scholarship.Jaden plans to...

Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Scholarships

Tuesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation recently announced their 2024 Collegiate Scholarship winners. This year the Foundation awarded $5,000 in scholarships to Edwards County students perusing degrees related to agriculture at the collegiate level or above. A $2,500 scholarship was awarded to Kyle Mewes...

Open Line ON DEMAND – National Parkinsons Month with Jenny Blankenberger

Tuesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

It's National Parkinsons Month and Jenny Blankenberger is a speech therapist trained in helping those dealing with the disease. Learn more about the history of the disorder, it's causes, treatments, and symptoms to look out for in this episode.