Local News

Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Friday, October 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City Council will meet for the last of its two regularly scheduled meetings in October Tuesday evening at 5:30.According to the pre-released agenda, council should whip through the meeting in short order as there are few action items on tap.At this time,... Read More.

Rotary Takes a Stroll Into the Past

Friday, October 13 by WROY-WRUL News

CARMI ROTARY CLUBAt Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, Tom Logan made a presentation about things that happened in and around Carmi in 1973.It was an important year in the Logan household, since that is the year that Sherri Logan graduated high school.Among... Read More.

Gridiron Preview – Plenty To Play For

Thursday, October 12 by Cole Carter

With a 44-7 win over Edwards County in Week 7, the Carmi-White County Bulldogs improved to 6-1 and clinched their 3rd consecutive playoff berth and 18th under head coach Kurt Simon. With a ticket to the big dance already punched, it is now time... Read More.

Ahhhh-MAIZE-ing…Carmi Kiwanis Club Thanks More than 100 Sponsors

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Kiwanis Corn Day is southeastern Illinois’ premiere festival and making it go each year requires the commitment, cooperation, and collaboration of hundreds of individuals and dozens of entities. Before the festival kicked off Thursday, Kiwanis leaders came together to give an official thanks... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 12, 2023

Thursday, October 12 by Cole Carter

Tonight it’s a big Black Diamond Conference Volleyball match as the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs travel to Fairfield to take on the Lady Mules. Fairfield comes into tonight’s match ranked #7 in 2A with a 26-2 record. Carmi is ranked #24 in 2A with... Read More.

Enfield Board Meeting; Busy

Wednesday, October 11 by WROY-WRUL News

Down three board members, Enfield Village leaders forged on Tuesday night with just Jim Bolin, Terry Harrison, Billy Bob Merrick, and Mayor Maury Black in attendance. The board set Trick or Treating hours for 4-8pm on October 31st. The Masonic Lodge Trunk or Treat is anticipated... Read More.

Poshard Foundation Helps Local Food Pantries

Wednesday, October 11 by WROY-WRUL News

CARTERVILLE, Ill. -- The Poshard Foundation has announced on Monday they are donating $108,500 to local food pantries in southern Illinois.The organization said area food pantries are struggling, especially with providing nutritious food to children in need.“With this $108,500 distribution to pantries, we will... Read More.

Corn Days Road Detours and Closures

Wednesday, October 11 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi Kiwanis Corn Days 2023 week has arrived and with that comes road closures and traffic detours according to Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter.He explained the closures and detours are to allow for safe travels for through traffic and pedestrians.Church Street between Main... Read More.

Easy Meeting for Grayville Council

Wednesday, October 11 by WROY-WRUL News

The Grayville City Council met for what was a fairly light agenda Monday night, covering matters in a short meeting.Along with approval of the routine matters, which included reports from the treasurer, engineer, police chief, utility manager, city attorney, the commissioners and the mayor,... Read More.

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Busy Meeting for Norris City Village Board

Wednesday, October 11 by WROY-WRUL News

The Norris City Village Board met for over an hour Tuesday night instead of their regularly scheduled meeting date of the first Monday of the month.There was much discussion concerning James Heath Short of La De Da Boutique for the settlement with him for... Read More.