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CWC School Board March Meeting

Wednesday, March 18 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County School Board met Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… At the 18 minute meeting, in unfinished business, the board accepted the lone bid from Carmi Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for a seven to nine passenger driver’s education... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 18, 2026

Wednesday, March 18 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team will travel to Mt. Carmel today for their first game of the season. The Lady Bulldogs were scheduled to begin their season on Monday against Grayville, but it was postponed due to weather. Carmi will wrap... Read More.

Primary Election Recap: Weiss Holds on in White County; Emery Wins ROE Superintendent Race

Tuesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has withstood an inspired effort from challenger Chris Pollard and according to unofficial results will win the White County Republican Primary. White County was the last to turn in numbers in our region not filing until after 10pm Tuesday... Read More.

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Indiana Man Arrested in Carmi

Tuesday, March 17 by Nicole Behnke

An Indiana native was arrested Monday night and released. Carmi Police pulled over Lee Cress from Petersburg, Indiana, at Pundrakes around 10:30pm. Police arrested Cress for Unlawful Display of Registration and cited him for Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Police later released him and... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – SIC CTE Program Update with Griffin Hart and Dr. Tyler Billman

Tuesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College's CTE Program, while still in its infancy, is making great strides in trade and vocational training and growth is on the horizon. In this episode of Open Line, Griffin Hart and Dr. Tyler Billman drop by to talk about the progress... Read More.

Town Wide Rummage Sale Set for Norris City

Tuesday, March 17 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night for about an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… The lights are in for Beaty Field and will be installed when the poles come in. The village is putting together a building permit process for... Read More.

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Carmi PD Execute Five Search Warrants Resulting in Nine Arrests

Tuesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police began searching five separate homes on search warrants Friday morning just before 5:30am. Chief Jason Carters says the search warrants were obtained following an extensive drug investigation at various homes in Carmi. While nine arrests were made, the Carmi Police Chief says... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 17, 2026

Tuesday, March 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball and Softball teams were scheduled to begin their 2026 seasons yesterday, but those games were postponed due to cold temperatures. Yesterday’s baseball game at West Frankfort will now be played next Monday, March 23rd. Yesterday’s softball game at home... Read More.

Six Individuals Arrested by White County Sheriff’s Department

Monday, March 16 by Nicole Behnke

On Tuesday, a White County Sheriff Deputy noticed a green 1997 Chevrolet S-10 traveling with no front plate and a cracked windshield on the driver’s side. The officer conducted a traffic stop and also observed that the temporary plate had expired. Gregory O’Neal was the... Read More.

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Bullpups Place 5th at Eldorado Tournament, Finish Season With 16 Wins

Monday, March 16 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County 6th Grade Bullpups wrapped up their season with a strong showing at the Eldorado Tournament over the weekend, finishing in 5th Place and ending the year with an impressive 16-5 record. Carmi went 3-1 during the tournament, picking up wins over... Read More.

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CWC School Board March Meeting

Local Sports Recap – March 18, 2026

Primary Election Recap: Weiss Holds on in White County; Emery Wins ROE Superintendent Race

Indiana Man Arrested in Carmi

Open Line ON DEMAND – SIC CTE Program Update with Griffin Hart and Dr. Tyler Billman

Town Wide Rummage Sale Set for Norris City

Carmi PD Execute Five Search Warrants Resulting in Nine Arrests

Local Sports Recap – March 17, 2026

Six Individuals Arrested by White County Sheriff’s Department

Bullpups Place 5th at Eldorado Tournament, Finish Season With 16 Wins

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