Local Sports Recap – April 16, 2024

Tuesday, April 16 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 McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County boys track team took part in the Foxes Invitational at Hamilton County yesterday, and the Bulldogs finished...

Edwards Breaks High Jump Record; Dogs Finish 2nd at Hamilton County

Monday, April 15 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys track team took part in the Roger Lee Track Invitational on Monday, and it was an outstanding effort by the Bulldogs who finished in 2nd Place with a team score of 120. Just 3 points behind victorious Fairfield.Beck Huff finished...

Bipartisan Effort to Preserve Family Farms Courtesy of IRN

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

There is a bipartisan effort in Illinois aimed at preserving family farms in the event of a family member’s death. The Family Farm Preservation Act in

Gun Lawsuit Update Courtesy of IRN

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A plaintiff’s attorney suing Illinois over the state’s gun and magazine ban expects the case to go to trial on the merits in July.Illinois enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms, attachments and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023. Shortly after,...

County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to Host Public Forum

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Projects and activities to prevent injuries and fatalities while maintaining vital services for White County residents will be the main topic of discussion at the White County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting on Monday, May 6, 6 p.m., at the Floral Hall, White County...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce – April 2024

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

With the onset of spring, things are ramping up for everyone and that includes the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Jc checks in with Carmi Chamber President Abby Weiss and Executive Director Megan Newman ahead of the organization's 2nd Handbag Binga event...

Farmer City Man Arrested at Hucks Early Saturday Morning

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Farmer City, Illinois man is in custody at the White County Jail following his arrest early Saturday morning in Carmi. 35-year-old Wesley Harvey of the De Witt County community was picked up just before 3:30am by Carmi Police at Hucks on Oak Street. ...

Local Sports Recap – April 15, 2024

Monday, April 15 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 McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County boys tennis team defeated Union County (KY) on Saturday by a final score of 9-0 to improve...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Alexa Campbell

Friday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Sunday night (April 7, 2024), Carmi native Alexa Campbell was recognized as a winner for directing the collaborative music video of the year (Carly Pearce/Chris Stapleton - We Don't Fight Anymore). Jc catches up with Alexa to talk about her journey from the...

Carmi Township Reports a Successful Year

Friday, April 12 by Nicole Behnke

On Tuesday, the Carmi Township held their annual and monthly meetings, showing positive results.Sixty-nine grants for the Township's General and Emergency Assistance were approved, distributing a total of $20,448.27, marking the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 the most the board has spent helping residents the of...