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Local Sports Recap – November 4, 2026

Wednesday, November 4 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap IHSA Volleyball Sectional Semifinal action from last night; 1A Crab Orchard Sectional, NCOE defeated Waterloo Gibault Catholic in two sets: 25-11 & 25-14 Trico defeated Egyptian in two sets: 25-18 & 25-13 Sectional Championship will be NCOE vs Trico tomorrow night. 1A St. Elmo Sectional, Okawville defeated... Read More.

Carmi City Council Agrees to Pay Lashley and Baer Over $21,000

Tuesday, November 3 by Nicole Behnke

For months, Carmi City Council members have faced criticism from residents for not answering questions, in their view. FOIA requests had increased significantly, so the council felt it necessary to hire a law firm, Lashley and Baer, to process them. As a result, the... Read More.

Open Line – NCOE Theatre Arts’ Cardinal Comedy Hour: Roast of Big Red Happening This Weekend!

Tuesday, November 3 by Nicole Behnke

NCOE Theatre Arts' Cardinal Comedy Hour: Roast of Big Red is happening this weekend, and Friday is already sold out! Nicole sits down with some of the production's stars and directors to highlight the fun, interactive performance. You can still get tickets for Saturdays... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – November 3, 2026

Tuesday, November 3 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap There are a few area high school volleyball teams who will be in action tonight in the semifinal round of the IHSA Sectionals. 1A Crab Orchard Sectional, NCOE vs Waterloo Gibault Catholic Trico vs Egyptian 1A St. Elmo Sectional, Cisne vs Okawville Carlyle vs South Central 2A Carterville... Read More.

Open Line – Carmi Chamber and Emily Williams Discuss Christmas in Carmi Events and the Carmi Gift Card

Monday, November 2 by Nicole Behnke

Nicole sits down with Carmi Chamber Executive Director Megan Newman and Emily Williams to promote Christmas in Carmi events starting November 14 until November 28 here in Carmi! Plus a new way to shop in Carmi with the Carmi Gift Card. Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 2, 2026

Monday, November 2 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Taking a look at scores from the IHSA Football Playoffs from over the weekend; - Class 1A ALAH 49, Red Hill 0 Tuscola 45 Casey-Westfield 6 - Class 2A Johnston City 38, Carlinville 13 Flora 28, Central A&M 13 Vandalia 42, Hamilton Co 6 Nashville 45, DuQuoin 28 West Frankfort... Read More.

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Corn Day Royalty Visits Kiwanis

Friday, October 30 by Nicole Behnke

Greg Stewart served as Master of Ceremonies at the Carmi Kiwanis meeting on Thursday and introduced the Corn Queen, King, and their court. He also presented them with their well-deserved cash prize. The candidates were: Emmaline Draper, Niah Haley, Sydney Stallings, Jaylinn Phillips, Lyla Wolff,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 30, 2026

Friday, October 30 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Volleyball team saw their season come to an end last night, falling to Massac County in two sets, 25-17 and 25-16, in the IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship. The Lady Bulldogs finish the season with a 28-9 record. The... Read More.

Thursday White County Court; Holland Plea Deal and Goff Court Update

Thursday, October 29 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi man was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections in 2025 for a 2022 case, but during that time period, he racked up seven more cases and was recently sentenced in White County Court on Thursday for three of the seven. 41-year-old Karl... Read More.

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From a Small Town Classroom to a Big City Talk Show

Thursday, October 29 by Nicole Behnke

Now in her 16th year teaching Social Studies, Carlin Smock, a Carmi-White County High School teacher, has earned numerous awards for her hard work and determination to make history as important and exciting to students as it is to her. In August of this year,... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – November 4, 2026

Carmi City Council Agrees to Pay Lashley and Baer Over $21,000

Open Line – NCOE Theatre Arts’ Cardinal Comedy Hour: Roast of Big Red Happening This Weekend!

Local Sports Recap – November 3, 2026

Open Line – Carmi Chamber and Emily Williams Discuss Christmas in Carmi Events and the Carmi Gift Card

Local Sports Recap – November 2, 2026

Corn Day Royalty Visits Kiwanis

Local Sports Recap – October 30, 2026

Thursday White County Court; Holland Plea Deal and Goff Court Update

From a Small Town Classroom to a Big City Talk Show

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