Local News

White County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Raises Nearly $25,000

Friday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

If you visited Wal Mart in Carmi during the shopping season and dropped some coin or paper money in the red kettle, give yourself a pat on the back. You helped raise nearly $25,000 during the Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army in White... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 17, 2025

Friday, January 17 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 Eldorado last night on the road by a final score of 60-18.The Lady Bulldogs improve to 10-5 on the year... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 16, 2025

Thursday, January 16 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Wrestling team defeated Tecumseh (IN) last night by a final score of 42-27.The Bulldog Wrestlers will host the CWC tournament on Saturday and next Monday at Washington School.The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team will travel to Eldorado tonight for a conference... Read More.

Moore, Rice Heading into 12th Year of Cheering for a Cure

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Now heading into it’s 12th competition in 14 years, White County Cheering for a Cure has raised more than $265,000 to assist those fighting cancer. Last year alone, the non-profit pulled in more than $50,000. Lacey Moore and Amy Rice will embark on another... Read More.

Bond Issue Will Force at least a Year Delay in Asbestos Abatement at NCOE

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE students and teachers are back in session after an extended Christmas break due to ice and snow packed secondary roads. The school board did gatherWednesday night and administrators said about 90% of the roads bus drivers negotiate were in ok shape. Only a... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested Early Thursday on Michigan Warrant

Thursday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest early Thursday morning. Carmi Police pulled over 33-year-old Michael Burch in the First Baptist Church lot just before a quarter till 3am. He was subsequently arrested on a Michigan arrest warrant that appears to date... Read More.

Woman Turns Herself in on Warrant

Wednesday, January 15 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi woman entered the White County Sheriff's Office on January 14th and turned herself in on her active White County warrant.Lauren Whetstone was issued a warrant for Battery just a couple of days ago due to a complaint filed. Officers booked and released... Read More.

No Resolve for Dispatch Fees in Enfield

Wednesday, January 15 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…There was a discussion concerning an item that wasn’t even on the agenda, and that was the village paying their Dispatch Fee with the Sheriff’s... Read More.

Dogs Pick Up First Conference Win of Season

Wednesday, January 15 by Cole Carter

The month of December was not easy for the Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team. The Bulldogs had lost 5 of their last 7 games heading into the new year, and Kevin Wolff's squad was looking for a reset, and that's exactly what they got.With... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Safe Families for Children

Wednesday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

Safe Families for Children has been around two decades and seeks to bring the church and community together to keep children safe and families together. Safe Families for Children is rooted in faith, fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion, to build... Read More.