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Concerned Parent Tells Unit 5 School Board to Tighten its Ship Monday Night

Tuesday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Do better. That was the message from a concerned parent to the Carmi – White County Unit 5 School Board Monday night. In an otherwise routine, swift meeting Monday evening, Sarah Birkla used 4 of the 14 minutes of Open Session to address administrators...

Local Sports Recap – March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 5 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Black Diamond Conference released the 2024-2025 Girls Basketball All-Conference Team for the BDC East.Carmi’s Addi Elliott, Torrie Rider, and Caroline Simmons all received All-Conference nods. Hamilton County’s Rayci Phelps was named Conference MVP.Edwards...

Local Sports Recap – February 5, 2025

Wednesday, February 5 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team fell to Edwards County last night on the road by a final score of 40-38.The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 12 in the first half, but they were able to...

Grayville Renews Agreement with Sunrise Sanitation for 5 Years; Amends Traffic Code; More

Tuesday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

It took longer for our reporter to drive to Grayville than city leaders spent in session Monday night. They did get business done however including extending their partnership with Sunrise Sanitation. After 3 years with no increase, residents can expect a modest...

Local Sports Recap – December 5, 2024

Thursday, December 5 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! The Carmi-White County Wrestling team picked up their first win of the season, defeating Mt. Carmel last night by a final score of 42-39.

Local Sports Recap – November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 5 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will travel to Fairfield tonight to face Massac County in the IHSA 2A Sectional Semifinals. The Lady Bulldogs enter tonight’s match with a 35-2 record, meanwhile Massac County is 28-8. Carmi...

Kiwanis Meets New Unit 5 Teachers

Thursday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

With more than 1,300 kids enrolled in Unit 5 schools and 230 total staff, Carmi-White County school administrators say they’re off to a great start. Superintendent Jarrod Newell introduced building administrators at Kiwanis Thursday and those leaders in turn introduced new teachers at the...

Local Sports Recap – September 5, 2024

Thursday, September 5 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys & Girls Golf teams hosted Eldorado yesterday afternoon at the Carmi Country Club.For the full results, visit -

Local Sports Recap – August 5, 2024

Monday, August 5 by Cole Carter

Next week marks not only the beginning of school for Carmi-White County Unit 5 schools, but also the beginning of practice for Carmi-White County fall sports teams. The CWC Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will hold tryouts next Monday, August 12th and...

Hires, Retirement, Resignations, and Reassignments for CWC Unit #5

Wednesday, June 26 by Nicole Behnke

During the closed session at Monday night's Carmi-White County School Board meeting, the board accepted a handful of new hires, along with reassignments, resignations and one retirement.The retirement was for Mark Renshaw as the Brownsville Attendance Center Custodian.Resignations consisted of: Eric Dixon as the...