Local News

Two Men Arrested Due to Active Warrants

A White County Sheriff's Deputy was dispatched to a residence on Stewart Street due to a call from a woman who wanted a man, Matthew Gaudern, removed from her property.Dispatch advised the Deputy that Gaudern had two active warrants against him, one in White... Read More.

Big DUDE on Campus – Riley Visits Washington Attendance Center

Monday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

While Sunday was all about moms, there was also a big dude on campus Friday afternoon and in town celebrating his wife (Joy Simmons Riley) and her hometown roots. Sean Riley, CEO of Dude Products, dropped by Washington Attendance Center for an assembly Friday... Read More.

SIJHSAA State Track Meet Results

Monday, May 12 by Cole Carter

2025 SIJHSAA State Track Meet on May 10, 2025 at Carterville High School.Boys8th Grade 100 Meter Run Kayson Garrett - 12th Place8th Grade 200 Meter Run Caleb King - 10th Place8th Grade 4x1 Relay Caleb King, Jacob Brenner, Broden Bradshaw, Kayson Garrett - 6th Place8th Grade 4x2... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 12, 2025

Monday, May 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball team traveled to DuQuoin back on Saturday, and the Bulldogs fell by a final score of 5-3. DuQuoin scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning, and then another in the bottom of the 2nd to... Read More.

Lemons to Lemonade; McLeansboro Woman Gets the Last Word with Action Following Carmi Chitchat Post

Saturday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

Community pages on social media serve multiple purposes. They can be a hub for fostering support and building engagement. They can be a source of entertainment, a resource for information, and at their worst can turn into a cesspool of whingeing whether it’s about... Read More.

Rep. Patrick Windhorst – Still No Ethics Reform as Spring Session Winds Down

Friday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Chicago Tribune recently ran a headline on an issue State Representative Patrick Windhorst says House Republicans have been aware of for some time. The banner read “Governor JB Pritzker and lawmakers moving sluggishly on Illinois ethics law reforms despite uptick in convictions.”The article... Read More.

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.