Chamber of Commerce Demonstrating Commitment to Business Growth by Naming Grant Winners

Friday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is demonstrating it’s commitment to members by making a nearly $6,000 investment into businesses through grants. Megan Newman, Executive Director for the Chamber, has announced both a Business Grant as well as two Start Up Grant winners.So Doughlicious, operated...

Gridiron Preview – Rivalry Week in the Rain

Friday, September 27 by Cole Carter

UPDATE: Friday's game has been moved to Monday, September 30th. Kickoff is at 6 PM. It's Week 5 of the Illinois high school football season, which means it is Rivalry Week in the Black Diamond Conference.Both Carmi-White County and Fairfield are coming off losses from...

Local Sports Recap – September 27, 2024

Friday, September 27 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapUpdate: Tonight's CWC vs Fairfield football game has been moved to Monday, September 30th. Kickoff is at 6 PM.The Carmi-White County Boys Golf team traveled to West Frankfort yesterday for the Black Diamond Conference tournament, and the Bulldogs finished...

Disturbance Call Leads to Arrest

Thursday, September 26 by Nicole Behnke

On Wednesday night, Carmi Police were called to a residence on Schumaker Street for a disturbance.After an investigation, police arrested 64-year-old James Massey for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property.Massey was transported to the White County Jail, where he will stay until he...

Local Sports Recap – September 26, 2024

Thursday, September 26 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Golf team traveled to West Frankfort yesterday for the Black Diamond Conference Tournament, and the Lady Bulldogs finished in 3rd Place with a team score of 389.Ava Shiever was named all-conference as she...

Corn King and Queen 2024: Meet the Contestants

Wednesday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

2024 King CandidateEli BryantEli Bryant is a ten-year independent member and the son of Brian and Sandra Bryant of Carmi.In the past nine years Eli has enjoyed taking shooting sports, swine, crops, and vegetable gardening. ...

Carmi Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit Tuesday

Wednesday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars after being arrested on a laundry list of charges Tuesday. Carmi Police tracked down 35-year-old Colton Shelow on Stewart Street following a foot pursuit just before noon. He’s being charged with 3 felonies including Possession of Meth, Unalwful...

Local Sports Recap – September 25, 2024

Wednesday, September 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Eldorado last night in 2 sets, 25-7 & 25-7 to improve their record to 20-1 on the season and 4-0 in the Black Diamond Conference. The Lady...

City of Carmi Trick-or-Treat Hours

Tuesday, September 24 by Nicole Behnke

Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be October 31, 2024 from 4-8 pm.Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights turned on. Drivers should use extra caution during these hours.

Clean Energy Committee and Special Liquor License During Hamilton County Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 24 by Nicole Behnke

The Hamilton County Board has taken a proactive step by establishing a temporary committee, the Hamilton County Clean Energy Committee. This committee, comprising of six members: Mark Becker, Justin Hood, Richard Coronado, Greg Muehlenbein, and Richard Rubenacker, is dedicated to its mission.The primary goal...