Local News

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.

Norris City Board Met with a Short Agenda

Tuesday, May 6 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met for just under an hour Monday night for its regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The first order of business was the swearing in of the village clerk and the village board members, which... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 6, 2025

Tuesday, May 6 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapMother Nature ruined any plans of CWC Athletic events yesterday. The Bulldog Baseball team was supposed to host Flora. The Lady Bulldog Softball team was supposed to host Johnston City. The Bulldog Track team was supposed to travel to Mt. Carmel yesterday. All of... Read More.

Two Men Given Warrants While in Jail

Monday, May 5 by Nicole Behnke

While waiting at the White County Jail on a separate charge, the White County Sheriff's Department served Carmi resident Melvin Lewis with two additional warrants on Friday. One warrant was issued for the Aggravated Battery charge, which happened in January. The other was Criminal Damage... Read More.

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Carmi-White County Kindergarten Round Up

Monday, May 5 by Nicole Behnke

Kindergarten Round-Up Lincoln Attendance Center will conduct Kindergarten Round-up for students who will be attending Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year. Children who are five years of age on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to start school in August. Incoming Kindergarten families are invited to... Read More.