Local News

Carmi Police Arrest Two in Separate Incidents

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi Police arrested a Carmi woman Sunday afternoon and then arrested another local woman late Monday night.Tracy L. Johnston, 51, of 602 Eighth Street, Carmi, was arrested shortly after 2 Sunday afternoon on a charge of operating a vehicle with no valid driver’s license.... Read More.

Rotary Trivia Night to Celebrate Halloween

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

At last week’s Carmi Rotary Club meeting, the Rotary’s annual Trivia Night was a main topic.. This year’s event will be a little earlier than usual due to a scheduling conflict. The Fall event will be held on Saturday, October 28th at the American... Read More.

Deer Are on the Move

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

Deer prudence: Avoid the urge to swerve during their mating seasonIllinois entering peak time of year for crashes involving deer SPRINGFIELD – Fall in Illinois includes high school football, spectacular scenery as the leaves change colors and... the arrival of deer mating season. The Illinois Department... Read More.

Carr Presents on Old Slave House and John Hart Crenshaw History – Watch Here

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

Folklore has a way of exaggerating what truly happened and while it may make for a more colorful story, it’s not always representative of how things went down. Todd Carr, President of the Hardin County Historical Society has become an expert on what’s known as... Read More.

Busy Meeting for C-WC School Board

Tuesday, October 17 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board met Monday night for its regularly monthly session.As the start of the brief meeting, Kenny Hargrave was appointed as Board Secretary for the night as Barb Mitchell was absent. Board members Fulkerson and Whetstone were also... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 17, 2023

Tuesday, October 17 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Harrisburg last night on the road in 2 sets, 25-8 & 25-12. The Lady Bulldogs are now 23-6 on the year, they will play their final home match of the season tonight as they host Grayville.... Read More.

Top Twelve Announced for 2024 Pets at Risk Calendar

Monday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Twelve of White County’s furry finest will don the 2024 Pets at Risk calendar which will go on sale later this year. All told, the fifty animals available for votes helped the organization rake in just under $4,000. The top vote getter was Ruby... Read More.

White County Board Meeting Tuesday

Monday, October 16 by WROY-WRUL News

It’s a week of meetings as the Carmi City Council, Carmi White County School Board and the White County Board are all on tap to meet this week.The White County Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at the White County Courthouse with... Read More.

Carmi White County School Board Meeting Tonight

Monday, October 16 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County District Five School Board will meet tonight (Monday) for appears to be a busy agenda.The meeting will be held at the Jefferson Attendance Center beginning at 7 this evening (Monday, 10/16).The meeting agenda includes routine items such as approval of... Read More.

Corn Day Parade Winners

Monday, October 16 by WROY-WRUL News

Congratulations to the Corn Day Parade winners.Carrying on a long standing tradition, Brownsville School once again picked up the first place prize for best float. The White County Historical Society’s entry was chosen as the second place winner.Harrisburg Band was selected as the best... Read More.