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Local Sports Recap – February 11, 2026

Wednesday, February 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Eldorado last night at home by a final score of 53-34. The Bulldogs ended the 1st half on a 10-0 run to cut Eldorado’s lead down to 22-21 heading into the locker room, but... Read More.

Holland Back Behind Bars on Charges of Failure to Return from Furlough

Tuesday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man jailed last summer on fresh drug charges as well as a warrant that dates back to 2024 on felony charges of Possession of Child Pornography and Sexual Exploitation of a Child is now back behind bars once again after online records... Read More.

Ahrens Sentenced Following Plea Deal in Saline County Court

Tuesday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

22-year-old Jacob Ahrens is headed to prison. You may remember back in August of 2025 a crash that resulted in the death of 20-year-old Mattix Sandifer of Ridgway. See more at ISP Issues Release Following Death of Ridgway Man in Saline County; Son of... Read More.

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Grayville City Council Holds Rare Tuesday Morning Meeting

Tuesday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders had to move their regular Monday meeting to Tuesday morning due to a lack of a quorum available for a Monday evening gathering. Leaders spent longer in executive session Tuesday than in open session clocking over 22 minutes behind closed doors. Before that,... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce – Simmons Welding Repair and Fab PLUS Zach Oxford

Tuesday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Jaxen Simmons, an NCOE Senior running his own business when he's not winning welding competitions and awards on the basketball court. From the Norris City Chamber, we catch up with Zach Oxford for... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 10, 2026

Tuesday, February 10 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team defeated Gallatin County last night by a final score of 64-30. Addi Elliott led the Lady Bulldogs in scoring with 20 points. Caroline Simmons scored 14. Jaya Smith scored 12. Torrie Rider scored 8. Eva Attebury scored 4. Ella Newell scored... Read More.

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Carmi Police Arrests in the First Weekend of February

Monday, February 9 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested five individuals for a slew of charges. Carl Matthews was arrested on his White County warrant for Aggravated Assault from January. He was booked and released with a First Appearance set for March 10 at 9 am. The second arrest occurred on Friday... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 9, 2026

Monday, February 9 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Flora on Friday Night by a final score of 57-33. Merick Millhorn led the Bulldogs in scoring with 10 points. Jaxon Bradshaw scored 8. Hayden Sauls, Javan Lucas, and Dylan Winerberger each scored 5. The Bulldogs fall... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Ham Co Food & Brew Fest 2026

Friday, February 6 by Tammy Knight

The 8th annual Ham Co Food and Brew Fest is coming up on February 21st at the Big Red Barn in McLeansboro. Dianna Hatfield drops by to tell us all about the event, who's slated to be there, and more. Listen in and get... Read More.

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Six Individuals Arrested in Wayne County

Friday, February 6 by Nicole Behnke

After months of investigation into Methamphetamine distribution, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests. Warrants were issued for six people, with some facing additional charges. Judy Head, 67, of Sims, was arrested on a warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. About 175 grams of Methamphetamine... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – February 11, 2026

Holland Back Behind Bars on Charges of Failure to Return from Furlough

Ahrens Sentenced Following Plea Deal in Saline County Court

Grayville City Council Holds Rare Tuesday Morning Meeting

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce – Simmons Welding Repair and Fab PLUS Zach Oxford

Local Sports Recap – February 10, 2026

Carmi Police Arrests in the First Weekend of February

Local Sports Recap – February 9, 2026

Open Line ON DEMAND – Ham Co Food & Brew Fest 2026

Six Individuals Arrested in Wayne County

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