Local News

Harrisburg’s Walk-Off Bunt Ends Carmi’s Season

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Baseball team traveled to Fairfield on Wednesday night to battle Harrisburg in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal, and the battle of the Bulldogs was a battle all the way to the end.The Maroon Bulldogs came in as definite underdogs. Harrisburg had... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested on Pot Charge Late Wednesday

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is due in court June 24th following her arrest late Wednesday night. Carmi Police pulled over a vehicle at the corner of Oak and 6th just after 11pm. The traffic stop resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Tara Fitzgerald. She’s charged... Read More.

8 Bulldogs Heading to State Track Meet

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Track team traveled to Fairfield on Wednesday for the IHSA 1A Sectional Track Meet, and 8 Bulldogs qualified for the State Track Meet next week in Charleston.As a team, the Bulldogs finished in 2nd Place with 113 points. Fairfield won... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – May 22, 2025

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Softball team defeated Harrisburg last night in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal by a final score of 4-0.The Lady Bulldogs scored 2 runs in the top of the 3rd inning on RBI singles by Maggie Pearce and Ashlyn... Read More.

Church Street to get New Stop Signs, Mayor Talks Airport, Swimming Pool, Fields Concerns on Dog Park and Senior Center

Wednesday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of new stop signs are coming to Church Street in an effort to slow down traffic coming into town from the south side. Citizen John Emery addressed Carmi City Council Tuesday evening. My beef is Church Street. Church Street here lately is more... Read More.

New Location, New and Familiar Faces for McLeansboro City Council

Wednesday, May 21 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday for its regular monthly meeting at their new city building at 603 East Market Street. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The first order of business was the swearing in of elected officials. McLeansboro City Clerk Jodi... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 21, 2025

Wednesday, May 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Softball team was scheduled to travel to Harrisburg yesterday for the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinals, but that game was postponed to tonight as the Lady Bulldogs will take on Harrisburg this evening at 6:30 PM.Carmi-White County comes into... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 20, 2025

Tuesday, May 20 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball team defeated Hamilton County yesterday afternoon by a final score of 6-2 in the Quarterfinal Round of the IHSA 2A Regionals. The Bulldogs fell down early as the Foxes scored 2 in the top of the 1st inning.... Read More.

Love Thy Neighbor Group Gaining Momentum with Aspirations to Lift Others

Monday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Among the many quotes the famous Booker T. Washington gave us include, “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” And so goes Love Thy Neighbor, a still unofficial collection of individuals bent on improving the lives of those in the... Read More.

Seven Individuals Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, May 19 by Nicole Behnke

On Friday morning, Carmi Police conducted a speed radar at Carmi High School when officers observed a black vehicle speeding in the school zone.A traffic stop was made, and a probable cause search ensued on the car, where cannabis was found not in a... Read More.