OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Former State Senator Darren Bailey And Advocate For Illinois

Friday, May 12 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line, Heather talked with Former State Senator Darren Bailey about how the people can help improve Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are staying busy advocating for our children and their future. Tune in to hear more!!!

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Friday, May 12 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce named Brenna Russell and Ebonie Hawkins as recipients of the 2023 Carmi Chamber of Commerce Scholarship during the CWCHS Senior Awards Day on Thursday, May 11th. Each recipient will receive a one-time scholarship worth $500.During their four years at...

Conner Changes His Mind, Will Play Basketball at SIC

Friday, May 12 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior Bryce Conner has decided to change his path in terms of where he will take his talents to play collegiate basketball.Back in March, Conner announced that he would play at Oakland City University for the next four years, but not everything...

Bulldog Tennis Team Breaks Single Season Wins Record

Friday, May 12 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys tennis team defeated Marion Thursday afternoon by a final score of 5-4.On paper, the win might seem like a normal one point win over a much larger school to wrap up the regular season, but for Chris Courty...

Local Sports Recap – May 12, 2023

Friday, May 12 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys tennis team defeated Marion yesterday by a final score of 5-4. The Bulldogs end the regular season with an 18-3-1 record, breaking the record for the most wins in a single season in CWCHS history. Congratulations to head...

CWC Boys Finish in 2nd at BDC Meet

Thursday, May 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Track team finished in 2nd place at the Black Diamond Conference meet in Flora Thursday afternoon. The Bulldogs had numerous athletes claim conference championships, including:Bryce Conner, who won the 400 Meter Race with a personal...

Rager, Lady Bulldog 4×8 Relay Team Heading to State

Thursday, May 11 by Cole Carter

The CWC Girls Track team ran at the DuQuoin Sectional yesterday afternoon, and 5 Lady Bulldogs will be heading to state next week. Ashlyn Rager qualified for state in Discus after finishing in 2nd Place with a throw of 99’4”.

Carmi Kiwanis Honors Retirees, Hands Out Support Staff and Educator of the Year Awards to Acord and Rice

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

Students aren’t the only ones getting accolades for their accomplishments. The Carmi Kiwanis Club handed out distinguished honors and said thanks to the retiring educators in Unit 5, timely given it’s Teacher Appreciation Week. First up, Kiwanis showed love to the retiring Robbin Huggins,...

Carmi White County Students Garner More than $1.5 Million in Scholarships Thursday

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

With the culmination of another school year comes the handing out of awards and recognition. There was no shortage of that throughout the Carmi-White County School District Thursday as more than $1.5 million dollars in scholarships were handed out at the annual Awards Day...

Court Date For Haygood Set For June 1st

Thursday, May 11 by WROY-WRUL News

A court date has been set for a Fairfield man accused of stabbing an individual then leaving them for dead.According to a press release from Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey, on April 13th Ace A. Haygood of Fairfield was initially charged with aggravated battery...