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Carmi Organization Looking for some FAB New Members

Thursday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Studies have shown students with an education rich in the arts have historically earned higher grade point averages and score higher on college entrance exams than students without such engagement. Carmi has benefitted from having relatively strong arts programs from drama and band to... Read More.

Grayville Fires Police Officer at Special Meeting Wednesday Morning

Thursday, February 6 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville is down to a Chief of Police and two officers for law enforcement. That’s after Grayville leaders gathered for a specially called meeting Wednesday morning resulting in the termination of Officer Carlton Valiant. The meeting was convened at 9am Wednesday with only the... Read More.

Carmi Police Issued Citations to Louisiana Man

Thursday, February 6 by Nicole Behnke

A Louisiana man was pulled over on February 5th by Carmi Police due to his vehicle registration not coming back on record from Louisiana. 34-year-old Joshua Simmons, from Port Barre, was issued two specific citations, one for Driving While License Suspended and the other for... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – February 6, 2025

Thursday, February 6 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team fell to Mt. Carmel on the road last night by a final score of 40-28. The Lady Bulldogs struggled offensively early, but were able to hang around in the first half. Carmi put together a solid... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two on Warrants

Wednesday, February 5 by Nicole Behnke

On February 5th, Carmi Police received a call from a victim, who stated a suspicious person was trespassing on her property and attempted to enter her home while yelling. The suspect, Daniel Carlisle, fled the scene on foot. Once police caught him, he was charged... Read More.

Get Growing: Carmi City Council Approves Gift Garden Property Lease; Approves Saunders Avenue Money

Wednesday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Work continues on Saunders in Carmi. Carmi City Council approved an IDOT change order for the project Tuesday evening and a final pay request for E.T. Simonds amounting to $45,644.50 in total. The city will also take bids for a culvert at Bradshaw Park... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber and Oxford Acres

Wednesday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Zack Oxford of Oxford Acres. The homesteader talks about how he got into the lifestyle, the reasons behind the passion, and talks the benefits of knowing how your food and products you... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 5, 2025

Wednesday, February 5 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Edwards County last night on the road by a final score of 40-38.The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 12 in the first half, but they were able to cut it to 4... Read More.

White County Soil and Water to Host Annual Meeting

Tuesday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 79th Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, February 20, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds in Carmi. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. A free fish dinner and sides prepared by McPeak Fish Market will be served... Read More.

Vehicle Accident on IL Highway 1

Tuesday, February 4 by Nicole Behnke

On Tuesday, the White County Sheriff's Department received a call of a two-vehicle accident just North of the Omaha Intersection with severe injuries.On Illinois Highway 1 at the County Road 300 East area, witnesses reported that a silver vehicle, later identified as being driven... Read More.