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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Exec Director

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Executive Director Kelly Northcott and President Abby Weiss of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. The organization is actively hunting it's next Executive Director. Tune in for more on the position, Kelly's time...

Childers Arrested

Tuesday, January 16 by Nicole Behnke

18-year-old Emma Wiggins-Childers was arrested on January 14 for domestic battery. Police were called to Wiggins-Childers' Oak Street home at a quarter after 9pm Sunday night. She allegedly committed the crime against a 19 year old white male. Carmi Police booked and transported her...

Local Sports Recap – January 16, 2023

Tuesday, January 16 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 Evansville Day by a...

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Cheering for a Cure 2024

Monday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Lacey Moore and Amy Rice to talk about the upcoming White County Cheering for a Cure event scheduled for Saturday, January 27th at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium in Carmi. Learn more about the event...

Desper Arrested

Friday, January 12 by Nicole Behnke

On January 11, Dylan Desper, 37 of Carmi, was arrested at a traffic stop for driving while license revoked.Desper is detained at the White County Jail.

Turrentine Behind Bars

Friday, January 12 by Nicole Behnke

Braddon Turrentine, 36 of Norris City, was arrested on January 11 for child pornography and methamphetamine offenses following a joint search warrant detail at a residence on Johnson Street in Norris City. Carmi Police ICAC investigators along with several officers from Carmi Police Department,...

Local Sports Recap – January 12, 2023

Friday, January 12 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 Eldorado last night at...

SIC Falcons Win Gold at Tournament

Thursday, January 11 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons earned top honors this weekend at the Region IV-Affiliated Forensic League (RAFL) Tournament, bringing home gold medals in team sweepstakes and individual events. The tournament was hosted by Prairie State College, although students competed virtually using a video...

The Great Restoration: Preserving Carmi’s Robinson Stewart House

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

One of the best ways to honor the past is to preserve it. The White County Historical Society has embarked on what they’ve billed as the Great Restoration. The organization’s President Kristin Land spoke to the Carmi Kiwanis Club Thursday and says it’s been...

Village of Crossville Wins Grant

Thursday, January 11 by Nicole Behnke

The Village of Crossville's Tiger Park will be getting an upgrade soon.$324,047 will replace the outdated facilities and enhance the park with ADA-accessible sidewalks, parking spaces, and restrooms. The grant will also be used to update the pavilion with a new wiring system, and...