Local News

City Council Considers Illinois Municipal Electric Agency Partnership Moving Forward

Wednesday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

It was a long meeting for Carmi City Council Tuesday night. Nearly an hour and 15 minutes of the hour and a half gathering was dedicated to hearing from President and CEO of the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, Kevin Gaden and VP of Government... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White Co CEO 2025

Wednesday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL's Jc Tinsley catches up with the White County CEO 2025 class in advance of their class business, Decades Trivia scheduled for this Saturday, January 25th. We visit primarily with this year's Chief Executive Officer Ava Shiever and Chief Financial Officer Alexa Knight along... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 22, 2025

Wednesday, January 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Harrisburg last night in the CWCIT by a final score of 52-30. The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 12... Read More.

CWC Wrestlers Host JV & Varsity Tournaments

Tuesday, January 21 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Wrestling team hosted two tournaments at Washington School over the holiday weekend, with over 20 schools from Southern Illinois in attendance.The Bulldogs started off the weekend with a Junior Varsity tournament on Saturday.Gage Anderson wrestled for the Bulldogs in the 106... Read More.

FMH Named One of the Top US Skilled Nursing Facilities

Tuesday, January 21 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit has been named among the “America’s Best Nursing Homes” to the 2025 US News and World Report Best Nursing Homes list with an overall 5-star rating.The U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings are based on the most detailed... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 21, 2025

Tuesday, January 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball fell to Evansville Day School last night in the opening night of the 45th Annual CWCIT by a final score of 59-55. The... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two over Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

It was a long holiday weekend in jail for a Carmi man arrested Friday night. 31-year-old Cody Smith of Seventh Street spent the weekend behind bars after Carmi Police descended on the Carmi VFW just after 5pm Friday in response to a physical altercation... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 20, 2025

Monday, January 20 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team defeated Gallatin County on Saturday in the opening round of the Eldorado Mid-Winter Classic by a final score of 55-17. The Lady... Read More.

Township Grants $3,000 to WLWC

Friday, January 17 by Nicole Behnke

The first Carmi Township meeting of 2025 went smoothly, with only Highway Commissioner Chris McEwing and Brian Atteberry absent.We Love White County submitted a grant application to the Township asking for $3,000 towards the funds they use to assist with the Food-Fill-Ups in 2025.... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – White County Cheering for a Cure 2025

Friday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

White County Cheering for a Cure could eclipse $300,000 raised since its inception this Saturday. Last year alone, the group raised over $50,000 and those funds go directly back to individuals who are battling cancer. Lacey Moore and Amy Rice sit down with Jc... Read More.