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Open Line ON DEMAND – Pregnancy Help Center to Host Love Gives Event

Monday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

Love Gives, an event by the Carmi Pregnancy Help Center, comes your way this Saturday, October 25th from 10am - noon at the 404 Seed Station. Today, Pat Gross and Tim Pollard sit down with Jc to talk more about the mission of the... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – October 20, 2025

Monday, October 20 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Football team fell to Edwards County on Friday Night by a final score of 19-0. The Bulldogs trailed just 6-0 at halftime, but Carmi just couldn’t finish their offensive drives, going 4-for-12 on 3rd down and 2-for-7 on... Read More.

Illinois State Police Leads Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation in Marion

Friday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Group arrested eight individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Marion area of Williamson County on October 14 - 15, 2025. The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage... Read More.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Friday, October 17 by Nicole Behnke

On Thursday night, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on 51-year-old Carmi resident David Simmons. Simmons ended up being arrested for Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle and No Valid Driver's License. He was also cited for Operation of a Motor Vehicle with Suspended... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Brownsville Chili Supper

Friday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

TJ Ackerman and Lauren Healy stopped by the studio to talk all about the Brownsville Chili Supper happening on October 23rd from 4-6:30pm. There will be loads of chili, raffle items, and baskets galore. WROY/WRUL Radio... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Gretchen Lydick shares Walker’s Story for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Friday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Joining us on Open Line today is Gretchen Lydick. Her son, Walker, is a superstar. Born with Down syndrome and a heart condition, Walker will be turning four at the end of the month and has been a... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – October 17, 2025

Friday, October 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Volleyball team defeated Fairfield last night on the road in 3 sets; 25-22, 21-25, and 25-23. With the win, the Lady Bulldogs improve to 31-2 on the year and 9-0 in the Black Diamond Conference as they clinch... Read More.

Kiwanis Inducts New Leaders and Adds to Roster

Thursday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Now with 55 active members (56 by the end of the meeting), Carmi Kiwanis remains southeastern Illinois’ largest civic organization and just like clockwork, as another Corn Day has passed, the clink of new cogs in the wheel officially locked into place for club... Read More.

White County Board Turns Down Pivot Energy Again

Thursday, October 16 by Nicole Behnke

During Wednesday night's White County Board meeting, another developer with Pivot Energy was in attendance to express their desire to continue with their solar project. The community's concerns and feedback were a crucial part of the discussion, leading to changes in the proposal, including... Read More.

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Gridiron Preview – Senior Night

Thursday, October 16 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldogs will host Edwards County for their final home game of the season as they will honor their six seniors for Senior Night 2025. The Bulldogs enter Friday's game with an 0-7 record, the most losses they've had in a single season... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Pregnancy Help Center to Host Love Gives Event

Local Sports Recap – October 20, 2025

Illinois State Police Leads Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation in Marion

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Open Line ON DEMAND – Brownsville Chili Supper

Open Line ON DEMAND – Gretchen Lydick shares Walker’s Story for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Local Sports Recap – October 17, 2025

Kiwanis Inducts New Leaders and Adds to Roster

White County Board Turns Down Pivot Energy Again

Gridiron Preview – Senior Night

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