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.

Open Line ON DEMAND – L & L Industrial Celebrates 29 Years of Growth

Thursday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

L&L Industrial is celebrating 29 years of growth and doing so with an Open House on Saturday at 1502 East Main in Carmi. In this episode, Jc sits down with Jack Leithliter and Nelson Rider to learn more about the organization's growth from a... Read More.

Carmi Woman Faces Several Drug Charges

Thursday, April 24 by Nicole Behnke

In the early morning hours on Thursday, Carmi Police were notified of a person asleep behind the wheel in front of First Mid Bank.Officers arrived at the area and noticed the driver as 32-year-old Kelsie Collard and observed pills in plain view.Once Collard was... Read More.

Crash with Injuries Late Wednesday Results in Multiple Medical Airlifts

Thursday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Shawneetown-New Haven Road is back open now after a significant crash occurred about 9:30pm Wednesday. According to State Police, the accident happened at the intersection with the Ridgway-New Haven Road after the driver of an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado disobeyed the stop sign and... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 24, 2025

Thursday, April 24 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapCongratulations to the Carmi-White County Junior High Girls Track team for winning the Jr. NEC Conference Championship yesterday in Olney!We'll have the full results from yesterday's meet on Read More.

CEO Victoria Woodrow to Step Down After a Decade of Transformative Leadership

Wednesday, April 23 by Nicole Behnke

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District announced today that Victoria Woodrow, Chief Executive Officer, will be stepping down from her role effective July 24, following ten years of dedicated service to the hospital and the surrounding community.Since joining Hamilton Memorial, Woodrow has led the organization through... Read More.

Carmi Man Gets Two Years Conditional Discharge on Five Case Plea Deal

Wednesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man with five active cases in White County received his sentence Wednesday. The cases, which range from a Criminal Damage to Property charge handed down in March of 2024 to a New Years Eve arrest including charges of Aiding/Abetting/Possession/Selling a Stolen Vehicle,... Read More.