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Local Sports Recap – April 7, 2026

Tuesday, April 7 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team fell to Crab Orchard yesterday afternoon by a final score of 6-5. The game was tied at 4-4 heading into the 7th inning when Crab Orchard scored two runs with two outs in the top of the... Read More.

Street Advisory for Jefferson Attendance Center Color Run

Monday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

On Saturday, April 11, 2026 Jefferson Attendance Center will be sponsoring a Color Run in partnership with Huck's. The run is to benefit students at Carmi - White County's JAC. The Color Run is set to begin at about 8:30am and will affect Sycamore... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Four Arrests Dating Back to April 2nd

Monday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is behind bars following a traffic stop Friday afternoon on Fairgrounds Road. Carmi Police pulled over 48-year-old Aftan Rumsey just before 4:30pm and she was subsequently placed under arrest on a Saline County warrant for Failure to Appear. Additionally, she’s been... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month Carmi CDJR

Monday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce welcomes Member of the Month Carmi CDJR and General Manager Denton Weiss to Open Line for April. Learn more about Denton and the exciting things on tap with Carmi's newest auto dealer. We also catch up with Megan and... Read More.

White County States Attorney Secures Convictions in Court Thursday; Rawlinson Headed to DOC

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

26-year-old Jeffery Rawlinson is headed to prison. In White County court Thursday, the Crossville man was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections. Rawlinson most recently was arrested on January 29th, just a day after appearing in White County court on charges... Read More.

Pollard Shares Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services Mission at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

Despite being headquartered in Carmi since 1918, many locals continue to remain in the dark as to just what Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services does. Melissa Pollard, of BCHFS, aimed to shed some light on the organization at Carmi Kiwanis Thursday. Originally opened... Read More.

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Norris City Man Recovering after Wednesday Crash in Indian Creek Township

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man is recovering after a frighting crash between a side-by-side UTV and the Indian Creek road commissioner Wednesday. White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss says emergency responders were called to the crash on County Road 700 North where they found Marcus Hughes... Read More.

Ruffled Feathers at NCOE Lead to Teacher Resignation; Student Led Protest at School Board

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

In nature, male and female Northern Cardinals are pretty easily distinguished with males a bright red and females a pale brown or tan with reddish hints on their wings, tail, and crest. At NCOE, a disagreement about human plumage has left the school district... Read More.

Elastec in the Top Eight of Latest “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” Makers Madness Contest

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

The field of contenders for the 2026 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by... Read More.

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Carmi Man Pleads Out to Supervision on Driving Having Never Been Issued a License Charge in White County Court

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man arrested nearly a year ago finally got a conclusion to his case in White County court Wednesday. 27-year-old Jeronimo Gaspar was charged on April 12, 2025 with Driving having never being issued a License and also having a light out. On... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – April 7, 2026

Street Advisory for Jefferson Attendance Center Color Run

Carmi Police Make Four Arrests Dating Back to April 2nd

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month Carmi CDJR

White County States Attorney Secures Convictions in Court Thursday; Rawlinson Headed to DOC

Pollard Shares Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services Mission at Kiwanis Thursday

Norris City Man Recovering after Wednesday Crash in Indian Creek Township

Ruffled Feathers at NCOE Lead to Teacher Resignation; Student Led Protest at School Board

Elastec in the Top Eight of Latest “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” Makers Madness Contest

Carmi Man Pleads Out to Supervision on Driving Having Never Been Issued a License Charge in White County Court

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