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Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber Member of the Month Studio 114

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Emmy Williams of the Norris City Chamber and the girls from Studio 114. Catch up with Ashley Bowman, Brandy Willis, and Isabelle Chapman to learn more about everything they have to offer.

Gwaltney Arrested

Wednesday, February 7 by Nicole Behnke

34-year-old Johnny Gwaltney was arrested on Wednesday for Domestic Battery. Carmi Police were called to a residence on Sycamore Street in Carmi due to two parties fighting with one another. Officers took Gwaltney to the White County Jail.

Carmi City Council Adopts Modernized Fire Department Language Tuesday

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Since 1943, the language that governs the Carmi Fire Department has gone largely unchanged. After 80 years, the City of Carmi has adopted, updated, and modernized it with an ordinance that repeals and replaces the old versions. That happened Tuesday night at the bi-monthly...

Local Sports Recap – February 7, 2024

Wednesday, February 7 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: The Region’s Premiere Eatery, Deep South, on Marshall in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Team. Keeping you at your best on and off the court. The Carmi-White County boys basketball team defeated Eldorado last night 73-48...

The Village Board of Norris City Met Monday Night

Tuesday, February 6 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The board was originally going to approve two alley closures, but Willie Gladd, who was involved in one of them, addressed the board asking them to consider closing all...

Attempted Retail Theft at Dollar General

Tuesday, February 6 by Nicole Behnke

A call was placed to the Carmi Police on a suspect at Dollar General for Retail Theft. Officers responded to the call and found 18-year-old Adeline Crain of Carmi. Crain became uncooperative, biting one officer and spitting on another. In the end, she was...

Local Sports Recap – February 6, 2024

Tuesday, February 6 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: The Region’s Premiere Eatery, Deep South, on Marshall in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Team. Keeping you at your best on and off the court. The Carmi-White County girls basketball team defeated Gallatin County last night...

One Hospitalized After Accident in Wabash County

Monday, February 5 by Nicole Behnke

A South Houston, Texas man is recovering in an Evansville hospital after a serious accident in outside Mt. Carmel Saturday night. It was just before 7pm when a Wabash County Sheriff’s Deputy says he came upon the crash in the 5000 block of Wabash...

Craig Carries Theater Tradition to USI

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Story submittedPinocchio…check. Kenickie…check.Linus…check. Pugsley…check.CWCHS and Carmi League of Arts alum Cooper Craig (’19) has provided the community a long list of memorable renditions on the theater stage. He will add perhaps his most difficult character to the list when Ride the Cyclone is presented...

Three Individuals Arrested During Traffic Stops Over the Weekend

Monday, February 5 by Nicole Behnke

Third arrest of the day was for 44-year-old Carmi native, Michael Barkley. Barkley was charged for Driving While License Suspended, Operation of Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration, and Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle. Barkley was given a Notice to Appear citation.