Local News

Absher Charitable Foundation Gift to Carmi Fire Department Realized

Friday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Three new pieces of equipment are expected to make a big difference primarily for rural folks in the 210 square miles the Carmi Fire Department covers. Chief Daniel Ballard says thanks to a $220,000 gift from the Absher Charitable Foundation, the department was able... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 9, 2025

Friday, May 9 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball & Softball teams were supposed to host Hamilton County yesterday afternoon but both games were postponed due to rain. The Bulldogs will travel to DuQuoin tomorrow, and the Lady Bulldogs will take part in the Benton Tournament tomorrow. The... Read More.

CWCHS Students Receive More than $2.6 Million in Scholarships Thursday

Thursday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White County seniors are graduating with $2.6 million dollars in help with furthering their education. That was the total announced at the culmination of the Awards Day ceremony Thursday afternoon. More than 142 award categories recognized winners of various business, memorial, civic organization, foundation,... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – May 8, 2025

Thursday, May 8 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball team fell to Hamilton County yesterday afternoon in extra innings by a final score of 4-3. The Bulldogs trailed 3-1 after 3 innings, but Carmi tied the game in the 6th inning on RBI hits by Gavin Holloman... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce and Graez Upon Graze

Wednesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, we meet Kelly Jones from Graez Upon Graze, the Norris City Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month. Listen in to learn more about her new venture, how it's growing, and where to find a grazing... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation Offering Scholarship Scramble Golf

Wednesday, May 7 by Nicole Behnke

The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation is excited to announce the 20th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Outing, set to take place on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the McLeansboro Golf Course. This community event is dedicated to raising scholarship funds for local students pursuing careers... Read More.

City of Carmi Welcomes New Mayor, Council Members, Names Committee Chairs, Takes Up Police Station Roof

Wednesday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Correction: In the original article, we erroneously reported that Alderman Jeremy Courson was a co-owner at Carmi Lumber. He is an employee at the business. Our reporter regrets and apologizes for the error.There’s a quandary to kick off the new administration of the City... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 7, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball & Softball teams were supposed to travel to Hamilton County yesterday afternoon but both games were canceled due to wet field conditions. CWC Baseball was supposed to travel to Lawrenceville today, but that game has been canceled as... Read More.

JH Golf Regional Results

Tuesday, May 6 by Cole Carter

The Carmi White County Junior High Boys Golf team competed at their first ever regional golf tournament on Monday at Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort and finished in 12th place out of 14 teams with a team score of 175.The Bullpups were... Read More.

Prather Named Chief Executive Officer of Ferrell Hospital

Tuesday, May 6 by Nicole Behnke

Ferrell Hospital is proud to announce that Rachael Prather, MBA, BSN, RN, has been named Chief Executive Officer. Prather has served in several key leadership roles at Ferrell since 2015, most recently as Chief Operating Officer, and brings to her new role more than 15... Read More.