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Residents Seeking Help With Road from Township

Tuesday, March 18 by Nicole Behnke

Steve Duckworth and Ron Sturm live on 1125 East in Carmi, towards the Sewer Plant. The road isn't owned by either the County or the Township. Instead, the road was divided by the five houses surrounding it, giving each household a sliver of the... Read More.

White County Economic Development Committee Welcomes Local Leaders to Learn About Big Plans

Tuesday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

About a year and four months ago, we first learned about the White County Economic Development Committee when Dr. Clint Taylor gave a presentation at Kiwanis in Carmi. More at Introducing the White County Economic Development Committee – WRUL-FM He described it then as... Read More.

Concerned Parent Tells Unit 5 School Board to Tighten its Ship Monday Night

Tuesday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Do better. That was the message from a concerned parent to the Carmi – White County Unit 5 School Board Monday night. In an otherwise routine, swift meeting Monday evening, Sarah Birkla used 4 of the 14 minutes of Open Session to address administrators... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – March 18, 2025

Tuesday, March 18 by Cole Carter

CWC Baseball defeats West Frankfort, 3-2. CWC Softball defeats Grayville, 9-8. Full stories - https://www.wrul.com/local-news/bulldogs-lady-dogs-pickup-wins-in-season-opener

Bulldogs & Lady Dogs Pickup Wins in Season Opener

Monday, March 17 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Baseball and Softball teams both picked up wins on Monday to kick-off the 2025 season. The Bulldogs defeated West Frankfort by a final score of 3-2. Hayden Sauls picked up the win on the mound for the Bulldogs after pitching 3 relief innings,... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – CASA Comes to White County

Monday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is launching in White County. Mariah Hayes, Executive Director and Amanda Weber, Program Director drop by the studios to talk with Jc about the program, it's purpose and mission. WROY/WRUL Radio... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – March 17, 2025

Monday, March 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The IHSA Boys Basketball State Championship Games took place over the weekend, 1A State Championship, Chicago Hope 71, Eastland 38 2A State Championship, Chicago Dyett 52, Belleville Althoff 41 3A State Championship, Chicago Depaul Prep 55, Chicago Brother Rice 52 (2 OT) 4A State Championship, Benet Academy 55, Warren... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 14, 2025

Friday, March 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball and Softball teams will begin the 2025 season on Monday, and it is scheduled to be a busy week for both teams. The Lady Bulldogs will host Grayville at Bradshaw Park, the Bulldogs will host West Frankfort at... Read More.

Intoxicated Driver Narrowly Avoids Collison in Mt. Vernon, IN

Thursday, March 13 by Nicole Behnke

Just before 6 AM on March 11th, a Mount Vernon, Indiana, police officer was patrolling an area of Highway 62 when a truck pulled out in front of him, causing him to brake quickly. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the individual named... Read More.

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618 Crew for St. Jude Teeing Off for 6th Annual Putt Pub Crawl this Saturday

Thursday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

In between the potential for severe weather events Friday night and Saturday, a local group is hoping you’ll make putt putt and raising money to find cures and save children a priority. The 618 Crew for St. Jude will embark on it’s 6th annual... Read More.

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Residents Seeking Help With Road from Township

White County Economic Development Committee Welcomes Local Leaders to Learn About Big Plans

Concerned Parent Tells Unit 5 School Board to Tighten its Ship Monday Night

Local Sports Recap – March 18, 2025

Bulldogs & Lady Dogs Pickup Wins in Season Opener

Open Line ON DEMAND – CASA Comes to White County

Local Sports Recap – March 17, 2025

Local Sports Recap – March 14, 2025

Intoxicated Driver Narrowly Avoids Collison in Mt. Vernon, IN

618 Crew for St. Jude Teeing Off for 6th Annual Putt Pub Crawl this Saturday

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