Cribbs Gets Probation

Friday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is headed to probation thanks to an agreement through the Offender Initiative Program according to court records. It was October of 2023 when Christy Cribbs was charged with Theft between $10,000 and $100,000 from the school in Carmi where she was... Read More.

SIC Names Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Friday, April 25 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College has announced that Jennifer Roehm-Scheffer has been bestowed with the prestigious Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. This honor, awarded by a vote of her peers, recognizes Roehm-Scheffer’s exceptional contributions to... Read More.

Domestic Battery Complaint Leads to Arrest

Friday, April 25 by Nicole Behnke

Around 8 pm Thursday, a woman called the Carmi Police Department and reported a Domestic Battery incident.The woman stated that her fiancé, Steven Forrester, had choked her and hit her with a frying pan in the legs. An officer noticed red marks on her... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – The Absher Charitable Foundation with Amber Carney

Friday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Absher Charitable Foundation was established in 2019 with a mission to “make White County a better place to live through charitable support of initiatives that advance healthcare and education.” And what an impact they've made. Over the last 5 years, the organization has... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 25, 2025

Friday, April 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball team defeated Eldorado yesterday afternoon by a final score of 15-0.The Bulldogs jumped out of the gate hot, scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the first inning, 4 more in the 2nd, and 5 more in... Read More.

With Confidence and Creativity, White County CEO Class Ready to Cash In with Trade Show

Thursday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

They say necessity is the mother of invention. It can also serve as parturition to your CEO Class business we learned at Thursday’s Kiwanis program. CEO Facilitator Tracy Orr brought 11 of her 13 year nine students to the civic organization in advance of... Read More.

Rep. Severin Hosts Local Leaders

Thursday, April 24 by Nicole Behnke

State Representative Dave Severin recently hosted two local women in Springfield at the State Capitol for the Illinois House Republicans’ annual Women to Watch Leadership Conference. Rep. Severin thanked Michaela Greathouse of Greathouse Grazing Acres and Wayne County Treasurer Yvette Anderson for agreeing to... Read More.

NCOE School Board Sets Leadership; Learns about Teacher Mentoring Program; Highlights Outstanding Achievements; Awards Summer Maintenance Bids

Thursday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

The NCOE School Board is now headed with fresh leadership following the April 1st election results. Matt McArthy has been chosen as the new President. Heath Rush was chosen Wednesday night as Vice President, and Mike Hite was chosen to serve as Secretary again. ... Read More.

Public Outcry Following Sentencing Prompts Statement from Carmi Police Chief

Thursday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

A slew of calls and messages inundated Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter following at least one in particular of Wednesday’s White County court sentencings. That prompted a press release Thursday in which the city’s top law official says the police aren’t typically involved in... Read More.

Results from Jr. NEC Conference Meet

Thursday, April 24 by Cole Carter

Girls Team Scores 1st. Carmi-White County - 197 2nd. Olney - 130 3rd. Flora - 119 4th. Mt. Carmel - 106 5th. Fairfield - 986th Grade 100 Meter Run Addie Locher - 2nd Place Eva Masterson - 3rd Place7th Grade 100 Meter Run Maci Martin - 1st Place (14.15) Addison Snow - 5th Place8th Grade... Read More.