Local News

Carmi Police Arrest Two Monday

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City woman who ran out of gas Monday morning ended up getting booked for driving on a revoked license. Carmi officers pulled over to assist 47 year old Jena Davis around 9:17am at the corner of Stewart and 3rd. At that time,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 14, 2024

Tuesday, May 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County Boys Tennis team was scheduled to travel to Mt. Vernon (IL) yesterday afternoon, but that match was canceled due... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Three Weekend Arrests

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

The busy Friday continued through the weekend for Carmi Police. Saturday afternoon, just before 4pm, authorities arrested 58 year old John Rankin of Valter Drive. He was arrested at Pundrakes after allegedly entering the vehicle of a 37 year old white female without permission... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Senator Terri Bryant

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode, Jc catches up with Illinois State Senator from the 58th District, Terri Bryant to talk about important things going on at the state level, locally, and faces questions on why constituents are disengaged, disillusioned, and frankly fed up with politics in... Read More.

White County Ambulance Personnel Have Busy Friday into Saturday

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County Ambulance personnel had a terribly busy Friday night into Saturday that all began with the overturned concrete truck in Carmi in the afternoon. Just before 6pm, emergency vehicles were called to a 2 vehicle accident on I-64 when a box truck side... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 13, 2024

Monday, May 13 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroBack on Friday, the Carmi-White County Girls Track team took part in the IHSA Sectional meet at Hamilton County and two Lady... Read More.

Rager & Rider Heading to IHSA State Finals

Saturday, May 11 by Cole Carter

The IHSA State Finals are something that Ashlyn Rager and Torrie Rider are slightly familiar with.The duo helped guide the Lady Bulldog Volleyball team to a 4th Place finish in state this past fall, and at the IHSA Girls Track Sectional at Hamilton County... Read More.

Dawgs Win 1st BDC Title Since 2012

Saturday, May 11 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Track team brought home 1st Place at the 2024 Black Diamond Conference meet at Hamilton County on Thursday with a team score of 156, defeating Fairfield by just 13 points.In track, 13 points is incredibly narrow, and the Bulldogs used... Read More.

Accident in Carmi Friday Afternoon Leads to Lifeflight

Friday, May 10 by Jc Tinsley

We still don’t know how it happened, but quite a scene unfolded Friday afternoon on the corner of Oak and Industrial in Carmi after the driver of a Barnett Redi Mix truck became trapped following a rollover. It happened just after 1:20pm and White... Read More.

SIC Graduates Honored at Commencement

Friday, May 10 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College held its 62nd annual Commencement Ceremony for the 2024 graduates May 9 in Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. The graduates accepted their certificates and diplomas to cheers and applause from attending family and friends. SIC has a total of 234 graduates this year, though not all... Read More.