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Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback Gives Inaugural State of the City Address

Tuesday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

In Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback’s inaugural State of the City address at the Carmi Chamber, he says his family was initially wary of his decision to run for office. When I decided to do this, my family questioned me. Why on earth, after all those... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Honors Seven with Legacy Awards at Monday Night Chamber Dinner

Tuesday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

81 years ago, on August 7th of 1944, the Carmi City Council voted to unanimously back the formation of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. For 81 years now, 7 businesses have provided rock steady support. They’ve been there since the beginning and Monday night... Read More.

2025 Citizen of the Year Presented to the Radio Voice of White County

Tuesday, October 7 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award is a prestigious recognition of an individual or individuals who are selfless, positive, and outstanding leaders in the community—someone who is committed to helping better the community and the people in it. This year's winner... Read More.

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Young Professional of the Year Carlin Smock Making Positive Impact on the Future by Looking to the Past

Tuesday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Young Professional Award at the Carmi Chamber of Commerce itself is in its infancy. In 2022, Cody Gottman took the initial honor. Cole Carter took the top prize in 2023, and last year Tracy Orr was awarded. The 2025 winner is making a... Read More.

Sailer Lays Out Vision for Year Ahead as Carmi Chamber President

Tuesday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Connections. That’s the theme for the upcoming year out of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce President Luke Sailer. The native called Carmi a special place with special people and “home is always worth believing in and fighting for”. There are a lot of people with... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 7, 2025

Tuesday, October 7 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap - 10/07/2025 The Carmi-White County Volleyball team defeated Edwards County last night on the road in 2 sets, 27-25 and 25-20. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 27-2 on the year and 6-0 in the Black Diamond Conference, as they now have sole... Read More.

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Gade Jailed for Violating Terms of Pre Trial Release Less than 12 Hours After Initial Arrest

Tuesday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Less than 12 hours following his arrest early Monday morning, Carmi’s Timothy Gade landed back behind bars just before 2pm same day. Carmi Police say they were called to 812 South Church where they arrested 65-year-old Timothy Gade for violating his conditions of pre-trial... Read More.

Eldorado Man Arrested After Intense Search

Monday, October 6 by Nicole Behnke

Around 1 pm on Friday, a Deputy from the White County Sheriff's Department received credible information that indicated that two firearms that had previously been reported stolen back in September in White County had been traded for narcotics at a residence in Eldorado, Illinois. The... Read More.

Three Arrested Late Sunday/Early Monday by Carmi PD

Monday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following an early Monday morning arrest on Church Street. Carmi officers picked up 65-year-old Timothy Gade just before 5am. The Burrell Street man is jailed on a charge of Domestic Battery with the alleged victim a 61-year-old male. Carmi... Read More.

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Stats from CWC’s Week 6 Loss vs Sesser-Valier

Monday, October 6 by Cole Carter

Final Score: Sesser-Valier 38, Carmi-White County 6 Stats courtesy of Toby Brown and crew: SCORING PLAYS: 8:53 1st Q - Kyan Short 45-yard catch from Trace Payne (pass failed) | 6-0 SV 0:40 1st Q - Lex Day 13-yard fumble return (run failed) | 6-6 8:54 2nd Q -... Read More.

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Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback Gives Inaugural State of the City Address

Carmi Chamber Honors Seven with Legacy Awards at Monday Night Chamber Dinner

2025 Citizen of the Year Presented to the Radio Voice of White County

Young Professional of the Year Carlin Smock Making Positive Impact on the Future by Looking to the Past

Sailer Lays Out Vision for Year Ahead as Carmi Chamber President

Local Sports Recap – October 7, 2025

Gade Jailed for Violating Terms of Pre Trial Release Less than 12 Hours After Initial Arrest

Eldorado Man Arrested After Intense Search

Three Arrested Late Sunday/Early Monday by Carmi PD

Stats from CWC’s Week 6 Loss vs Sesser-Valier

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