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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.

Local Sports Recap – March 18, 2025

Tuesday, March 18 by Cole Carter

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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.

Local Sports Recap – March 17, 2025

Monday, March 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe IHSA Boys Basketball State Championship Games took place over the weekend,1A State Championship, Chicago Hope 71, Eastland 382A State Championship, Chicago Dyett 52, Belleville Althoff 413A 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 RecapThe 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.

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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.

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.

Man Served Warrant While In Jail

Thursday, March 13 by Nicole Behnke

On March 13th, while incarcerated at the White County Jail, Nathan Duncan was served with a White County Body Attachment warrant on a divorce case in 2020. The White County Deputy told Duncan that the bond for the warrant was $1,000.

Local Sports Recap – March 13, 2025

Thursday, March 13 by Cole Carter

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