Gridiron Preview – Next Man Up

Thursday, September 28 by Cole Carter

After a big 42-26 win over Fairfield in Week 5, the 4-1 Carmi-White County Bulldogs will travel to Christopher to face the 0-5 CZR Bearcats this Friday.It has been another down year for the Bearcats. Tommy Spillan enters his first...

Five CWC Golfers Advance to Sectionals

Thursday, September 28 by Cole Carter

This week marked the beginning of the IHSA golf postseason.On Wednesday, the Carmi-White County Boys Golf team took part in the Hamilton County Regional in McLeansboro. The Bulldogs finished in 4th place with a team score of 337, just 7 strokes behind Hamilton County,...

Opportunities for Access Serving 16 Counties throughout Illinois

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

An organization governed by, ran by, and serving those with disabilities, Opportunities for Access is one of 22 such organizations throughout Illinois and 500 throughout the United States according to Executive Director Michael “Spud” Egbert. The organization launched in 1990 with headquarters in Mt....

Jr. Pro Bulldogs To Play Final Home Game this Weekend

Thursday, September 28 by Cole Carter

It has been a memorable season for Carmi-White County Jr. Pro football.This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the program's beginnings, and in the blink of an eye the season has reached the final two weeks.This Saturday, the Bulldogs will host Sesser-Valier to wrap...

Local Sports Recap – September 28, 2023

Thursday, September 28 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Golf team took part in the Hamilton County Regional yesterday in McLeansboro. The Bulldogs finished in 4th place with a team score of 337, just 7 strokes behind Hamilton County, Teutopolis and Effingham St. Anthony. The top 3...

WCAS Vehicle Stolen Early Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

A White County Ambulance emergency vehicle is back where it belongs after being taken for a joy ride early Wednesday morning. The alleged thief, identified as 54-year-old Anthony Scott Hogue of Carmi apparently found the 2022 E350 ambulance unoccupied around 4:15am Wednesday morning and...

Harrisburg Woman Served Warrant Whilst Behind Bars in White County

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

A Harrisburg woman already behind bars at the White County Jail was served a warrant Monday evening by White County Sheriff’s personnel. 50 year old Tina Murphy was served her warrant for Failure to Appear for Unlawful Possession of Stolen...

Good News for Senior Drivers

Wednesday, September 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Illinois drivers ages 75 to 78 do not need to take an annual driving test to renew their license, a change made during the pandemic and now the Illinois Secretary of State wants to make that permanent.Citing statistics showing accidents for that age group...

Unit Five School Board New Hires

Wednesday, September 27 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County Unit Five School Board met in regular session Monday night and following the regular meeting, the board went into executive session.Following that closed door session a number of resignations were accepted and the board hired several new personnel.The resignations included...

Rend Lake Art and Wine Festival This Weekend

Wednesday, September 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Wine lovers are reminded it’s time for the annual Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake.The annual event will be held this Saturday and Sunday, (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1) and will feature 11 different Southern Illinois Wineries that will offer their “vino” for...