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Local Sports Recap – December 16, 2024

Monday, December 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBrought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! Back on Friday, the Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Flora at home by a final score of 53-49. The loss drops the Bulldogs’ record to... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Welcomes Two New Members; Honors Four Others for Legion of Honor Milestones

Thursday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

With hundreds of years worth of experience and time spent volunteering, the Carmi Kiwanis Club added two new members to it’s roster while honoring long-time members for hitting milestones Thursday. New members inducted include Alison Cozart and Megan Newman. Cozart is Carmi’s newest legal... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – December 12, 2024

Thursday, December 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBrought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team will host Flora tonight at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium. The Lady Bulldogs come into tonight’s game with a 6-3 record after defeating Fairfield and... Read More.

IDOT Announces Weekend closure of US 45 north of Norris City

Wednesday, December 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a culvertreplacement project will require a weekend closure in both directions of U.S. 45, 3 miles north ofNorris City in White County, starting, weather permitting, at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13.A posted detour will be in... Read More.

In Like a Lion; Out Like a Lamb; Candidacy Objection Withdrawn

Wednesday, December 11 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been 3 weeks since incumbent Mayor of Carmi Jeff Pollard filed a formal objection to the candidacy of challenger Bill Stendeback. And now it appears we may never hear the evidence or case Pollard’s legal team had built surrounding the viability of Stendeback’s... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – December 11, 2024

Wednesday, December 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBrought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated NCOE last night at home by a final score of 48-41. Mitchel Edwards led the team in scoring with 28 points.Merick... Read More.

Grayville Renews Agreement with Sunrise Sanitation for 5 Years; Amends Traffic Code; More

Tuesday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

It took longer for our reporter to drive to Grayville than city leaders spent in session Monday night. They did get business done however including extending their partnership with Sunrise Sanitation. After 3 years with no increase, residents can expect a modest increase in... Read More.

Pollard Signals Intention to Suspend Campaign for Mayor; Withdraw Objection

Monday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

With the Electoral Board of Review hearing less than 48 hours away, Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced he’s suspending his campaign for the office. In addition, he says he’s requested the Electoral Board withdraw his objection to Bill Stendeback’s candidacy in spite of his... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – December 9, 2024

Monday, December 9 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBrought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! It was a busy weekend for Carmi-White County athletics.The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team wrapped up play in the 27th Annual DuQuoin Tip Off Class, falling to... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – December 18, 2024

Sunday, December 8 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball fell to Olney at home last night by a final score of 47-26. The Lady Bulldogs trailed by just 4 at halftime, 23-19, but Olney outscored Carmi 24-7 in the 2nd half to pull away with the win.Torrie Rider led... Read More.