Local Sports Recap – August 21, 2023

Monday, August 21 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will begin their season tonight as they host Mt. Carmel at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium. The Lady Bulldogs finished last season with a record of 21-13, and last week they were voted 5th in the Deep South Preseason Coaches... Read More.

Print Shop’s Knight Working to Ensure No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in White County

Saturday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

“To think that there kids in our communities not sleeping in a bed of their own and that some other sleeping arrangement is just amazing.” Those the words of Kyle Fenton, the White County Chapter President of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. He’s been involved with... Read More.

Harland Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison

Friday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

A Hamilton County man is headed to prison after taking a plea deal in court. Hamilton County States Attorney Justin Hood says 44-year-old Harland “J.R.” Hammond will spend the next 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a Class 2 felony of... Read More.

New Baden Teacher Arrested For Child Pornography And Indecent Solicitation Of A Child Following Investigation By Carmi Police Department

Friday, August 18 by WROY-WRUL News

Woman Reports Theft Of Pet

Friday, August 18 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi woman has made a report to the Carmi Police Department in regards to a stolen pet. On Wednesday Joann Bryant of 8th street reported that a male and female stole her dog from a neighbor’s house on 8th Street. No other information... Read More.

Scenes from White County Fair Thursday – Saturday events

Friday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Photos courtesy of Asher Penrod for WROY/WRUL NewsMotocrossBig Wheels on the Little Wabash Monster Truck ShowDemolition Derby

White County CEO unveils 23/24 Class

Friday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Top row. Left to right. Brook Hineman, Kole Roser, Joseph Gates, Lane Connaway, Avery Black, Carlie Vaught, Paige Newman, Mercedes Hise, Briley Burchfield, Maggie Gross, Ian Mosier, Hobson Butler. Bottom Row left to right: Elizabeth Bramlet, Lauren Poole, Hailei Yager, Laney Ingram, Kadie... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 18, 2023

Friday, August 18 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys and girls golf teams hosted Harrisburg yesterday afternoon, the boys picked up the win while the girls came up just short.The Lady Bulldogs fell by just 5 strokes, losing 197-202. Ava Shiever shot a 45 Courtney Snow and Sadie Balding both shot... Read More.

SIC Welcoming Inaugural Dual Credit Class to Stan Williams Career and Training Center

Thursday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

It was 1999 when Southeastern Illinois College initially applied for the capital development project in Carmi. Nearly 25 years later, SIC’s Stan Williams Career and Training Center is welcoming it’s inaugural class. Dr. Karen Weiss, the Vice President of Academic and Student Services along... Read More.

Rush Sentenced To Nine Years In The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Thursday, August 17 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man learned he will be spending the next 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections during sentencing in White County Court Wednesday. The sentence was handed down to 33 year old Ricky Rush by White County Judge T Scott Webb. Rush... Read More.