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Open Line ON DEMAND – Brownsville School Foundation

Friday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Brownsville School Foundation was born in 2018 when community members recognized a need and organized. In this episode, Lacey Harms sits down with Jc to discuss the Brownsville School Foundation's mission, efforts, progress, and upcoming events. Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 28, 2025

Friday, March 28 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team will host Benton this afternoon at Archie Brown Field. The Lady Bulldogs are coming off an 11-5 loss on the road against the defending State Champion Carterville Lady Lions on Tuesday. Carmi-White County is 2-2 on the... Read More.

Fresh Faces Leading Bulldog Baseball and Softball for 2025 Campaign

Thursday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Bulldog baseball and softball are passing the torch. Both head coaches are new this year; both successful alumni of the program. Travis Black talked about his baseball team at Kiwanis Thursday. Julia Smith fell ill and so Key Club member and softball senior Alayna... Read More.

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Wagner Served a White County Warrant

Thursday, March 27 by Nicole Behnke

On Wednesday, 36-year-old Angela Wagner was already in custody at the White County Jail for an outstanding warrant from Williamson County. A White County Sheriff's Office deputy presented Wagner with another warrant, which would be from White County, for a Possession of a Controlled Substance... Read More.

A University, a Rural Illinois Town and their Fight to Survive Trump’s War on Higher Education

Thursday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News courtesy of Capitol News Illinois The administration’s research funding and DEI cuts present an existential threat to regional public institutions like Southern Illinois University, the economic backbone of the conservative rural region it serves. By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] (Editor’s note: This... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County HCE Salad Luncheon and Style Show

Thursday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

White County HCE is preparing for the annual Salad Luncheon and Style Show on April 5th to be held at Carmi Emmanuel. In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Peggy Sutton and June Holm to discuss how HCE is... Read More.

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Evansville Woman Arrested after being Tailgated Wednesday Night

Thursday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

An Evansville woman is behind bars following a 911 call Wednesday evening. It was just before 10pm Wednesday when the Carmi officer received a call of a silver car being tailgated down Main Street. Law enforcement say they observed the silver car honking and... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 27, 2025

Thursday, March 27 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team will host Benton tomorrow afternoon at Archie Brown Field. The Lady Bulldogs are coming off an 11-5 loss on the road against the defending State Champion Carterville Lady Lions on Tuesday. Carmi-White County is 2-2 on the... Read More.

Saqib Hanging Up Stethoscope in Carmi; Community Farewell Planned for Monday

Wednesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

It’s the end of an era. Dr. Zahid Saqib is officially hanging up his stethoscope in Carmi after 56 years. Patients, current and former are invited to a community farewell and retirement party from 2p-4p Monday, March 31st at the Plum Street Doctor’s Clinic. ... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – This is for You 2025

Wednesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

This is for You is entering its 6th year and Rene Hardy has organized into a bona fide non-profit with a board of directors. The group plans to make the completely free community giveback bigger and better than ever. Listen in as Rene talks... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Brownsville School Foundation

Local Sports Recap – March 28, 2025

Fresh Faces Leading Bulldog Baseball and Softball for 2025 Campaign

Wagner Served a White County Warrant

A University, a Rural Illinois Town and their Fight to Survive Trump’s War on Higher Education

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County HCE Salad Luncheon and Style Show

Evansville Woman Arrested after being Tailgated Wednesday Night

Local Sports Recap – March 27, 2025

Saqib Hanging Up Stethoscope in Carmi; Community Farewell Planned for Monday

Open Line ON DEMAND – This is for You 2025

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