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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.

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Local Sports Recap – May 9, 2025

Friday, May 9 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The 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.

Local Sports Recap – May 8, 2025

Thursday, May 8 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The 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.

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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.

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Local Sports Recap – May 7, 2025

Wednesday, May 7 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The 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.

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

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

Absher Charitable Foundation Gift to Carmi Fire Department Realized

Local Sports Recap – May 9, 2025

CWCHS Students Receive More than $2.6 Million in Scholarships Thursday

Local Sports Recap – May 8, 2025

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce and Graez Upon Graze

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation Offering Scholarship Scramble Golf

City of Carmi Welcomes New Mayor, Council Members, Names Committee Chairs, Takes Up Police Station Roof

Local Sports Recap – May 7, 2025

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