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Walden Extinguishes Flames Before They Spread at Grayville City Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders were outnumbered Monday night. A contingency of nearly a dozen library supporters were on hand and prepared for battle had things not gone their way. City Attorney Jay Walden lowered the temperature by falling on the sword and holding himself accountable before... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month Hardy Tree Service

Tuesday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

With the annual dinner and Corn Day in the rearview mirror, we get a chance to catch up with the Carmi Chamber of Commerce today and unveil the new member of the month. This time, Executive Director Megan Newman is joined by new Chamber... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 14, 2025

Tuesday, October 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Volleyball team will host Cisne for a non-conference battle tonight at McDougal-Evers. The Lady Bulldogs come into tonight’s match with a 29-2 record as they have won 20 straight matches. Cisne is 19-6 and they have won 17... Read More.

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Nominations Now open for Annual Distinguished Health Care Provider of the Year Award

Monday, October 13 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation is now accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Health Care Provider of the Year Award. This honor recognizes an individual or group (living or deceased) who has made a significant and lasting impact on the health and welfare of individuals... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 13, 2025

Monday, October 13 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Football team fell to CZRE on Friday by a final score of 48-14. The Bulldogs battled in the first half, trailing 16-14 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bearcats ended the game on a 32-0 run. The Bulldogs fall... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Corn Day Edition of First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback

Friday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

It's been a busy week and start to the month so we had to delay our First Thursdays with the mayor conversation. So we get a special Corn Day edition with Bill Stendeback. We discuss a variety of topics from the controversy stirred up... Read More.

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Exonerated: Charges Dropped Against Rural Enfield Man and Local Educator after Evidence Suggests Another Perpetrator

Friday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

A rural Enfield man has been exonerated. It was June 17th when alleged vandalism occurred at Carmi Family Dental. Carmi Police began an investigation which included review of video surveillance. Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter says officials originally believed it was Chad Garrett saying... Read More.

Lewis Arrested on Driving while License Revoked Charge Thursday

Friday, October 10 by Jc Tinsley

A 21-year-old is free following his arrest Thursday evening at the Carmi city limits. Law enforcement pulled over Jacob Lewis with addresses listed both in Carmi and Flora near Jansen Auto just before 9pm. Lewis was subsequently arrested and charged with Driving while License... Read More.

Kiwanis Thanks Sponsors Who Helped Raise $62,000 Ahead of 2025 Corn Day

Thursday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The bunting is strewn; the town is getting cloaked in yellow, and friends and neighbors are preparing to descend on a closed Main Street beginning at 3pm (and not a moment before) Friday in Carmi. It’s time for Corn Day again and with that,... Read More.

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Gridiron Preview – On The Road Again

Thursday, October 9 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Football team will travel to Christopher on Friday to face the CZR Bearcats for Week 6 of the Illinois High School Football season. 2025 has been a milestone season for the Bearcats, and it is only Week 7. CZR comes into Friday's... Read More.

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Walden Extinguishes Flames Before They Spread at Grayville City Council Meeting

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month Hardy Tree Service

Local Sports Recap – October 14, 2025

Nominations Now open for Annual Distinguished Health Care Provider of the Year Award

Local Sports Recap – October 13, 2025

Open Line ON DEMAND – Corn Day Edition of First Thursdays with Mayor Bill Stendeback

Exonerated: Charges Dropped Against Rural Enfield Man and Local Educator after Evidence Suggests Another Perpetrator

Lewis Arrested on Driving while License Revoked Charge Thursday

Kiwanis Thanks Sponsors Who Helped Raise $62,000 Ahead of 2025 Corn Day

Gridiron Preview – On The Road Again

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