Local Sports Recap – February 22, 2024

Thursday, February 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Carmi Team.The Carmi-White County boys basketball team had their season come to an end last night with a 73-47 loss against Vienna in the IHSA 2A Massac...

Donation for Waugh Gymnasium in Benton

Wednesday, February 21 by Nicole Behnke

COUNTRY Financial RepresentativeTrudee Wynnis proud to support the restoration of Waugh Gymnasium through ‘The Game Plan Project’ on the Rend Lake College Campus. Recently, Wynn backed the Benton Community Night with $5,000 in sponsorship support. Of the donation, $500 will be used to support...

A Quick Meeting for CWC School Board

Wednesday, February 21 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County School Board met Tuesday night instead of the usual Monday, due to that day being President’s Day. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…District Transportation Director Will Knight reviewed the vehicle bids that were discussed at last month’s meeting. Board...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Fest Plans Continue

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Clerk Cynthia Attebury to talk about the upcoming Carmi Fest Eclipse Festival. With 45 days to go as of air date, plans are shaping up, reservations...

Carmi Council Continues Updating of Ordinances

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Council is staying busy modernizing ordinances. That includes 6 ordinances to replace old, outdated language at Tuesday night’s gathering. Alderman Steve Winkleman asked for an explanation after the group approved language updating the half dozen ordinances tackled. Winkleman: “I noticed that we, seems...

Local Sports Recap – February 21, 2024

Wednesday, February 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Carmi Team.The Carmi-White County boys basketball team will battle Vienna tonight at the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinals at Massac County High School.The Bulldogs took down...

Fundraiser to Benefit St. Jude and CWC Booster Club Nets $1,100

Tuesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

It’s easy to root for the Bulldogs. It’s easier when the more they score, the more money goes to a good cause. That was the premise behind Keith Davis’ latest fundraiser. Davis reached out to potential sponsors encouraging them to pledge to donate the...

Three Arrested in Carmi

Tuesday, February 20 by Nicole Behnke

29-year-old Avery Webb was pulled over for driving while license suspended on February 15th. At the same time, the passenger of the vehicle 34-year-old Jace Webb, was arrested for Possession of Cannabis in a motor vehicle. Both Avery and Jace were released on Notice...

Local Sports Recap – February 20, 2024

Tuesday, February 20 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Carmi Team.The Carmi-White County boys basketball team defeated Eldorado last night in the opening round of the IHSA 2A regionals by a final score of 70-35.

Rider’s Ride Ends at IHSA State Finals

Monday, February 19 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior Nelson Rider traveled to Champaign for the IHSA 1A State Finals last Thursday, looking for a trophy to cap off his historic senior season on the mat.Rider qualified for state after finishing 4th in the 215 weight class at the IHSA...