Carmi Council Tackles Salaries, Library Roof, Christmas Bonuses and More Monday Night

Tuesday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

A year ago, Lacey Bradshaw balked on Christmas bonuses for city employees, but not because she wasn’t in favor of them. She said on November 8, 2023 that the $60 plus $5 per year of longevity wasn’t enough. More at

Local Sports Recap – November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 5 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will travel to Fairfield tonight to face Massac County in the IHSA 2A Sectional Semifinals. The Lady Bulldogs enter tonight’s match with a 35-2 record, meanwhile Massac County is 28-8. Carmi...

Dual Credit and Early College Programs A Big Hit at SIC

Monday, November 4 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) continues to make significant strides in preparing high school students for college success through its Dual Credit and Early College programs. In fiscal year 2024, SIC enrolled 630 high school students in dual credit courses, providing students across...

Late Touchdown Ends Bulldogs’ Season

Monday, November 4 by Cole Carter

A long three-hour bus ride landed the Carmi-White County Bulldog football team in Warrensburg for the opening round of the IHSA 2A Football Playoffs.Two teams with polar opposite playing styles, on paper this game seemed like it would be an offensive shootout, but that...

One Carmi Man Sentenced to IDOC

Monday, November 4 by Nicole Behnke

On October 28th, Dylan Desper was sentenced to the IDOC by the Honorable T. Scott Webb as part of a joint recommendation at Desper's sentencing hearing.In 2022, Desper was arrested for Theft and given two years probation.Desper was arrested again in April of this...

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

Monday, November 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is ramping up for another busy holiday season. In this episode, we catch up with our November member of the month, Amber Knight on behalf of the 103 Grounded in Grace, discuss the Handbag Binga event, and get your...

Local Sports Recap – November 4, 2024

Monday, November 4 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBack on Saturday the Carmi-White County Bulldog football team fell to Warrensburg-Latham in the 1st Round of the IHSA 2A Football Playoffs by a final score of 35-30.The Bulldogs trailed 21-12 at halftime, but they were able...

Five Injured in Sunday Afternoon Crash Just Outside Carmi

Sunday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on November 3rd, 2024, the White County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a two vehicle collision on Illinois Route 1 at approximately County Road 1350 North from an automated crash detection from Life360. White County Deputies and Carmi...

Car Chase Lands Man in Jail

Friday, November 1 by Nicole Behnke

White County Sheriff Deputies started their day in the early morning hours on Thursday.While patrolling, an officer noticed a vehicle going at a high rate of speed on Stewart Street. The suspect fled from the deputy, failing to stop, and eventually went airborne around...

Lady Dawgs Win 3rd Regional in 4 Years

Friday, November 1 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs hosted Mt. Carmel at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium on Thursday for the IHSA 2A Regional Championship, and the home fans in attendance were witnesses to another historic night in CWC athletics.The Lady Bulldogs were given the number 1 seed in their...