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Mill Shoals Man Sentenced to 75 Years For Online Sextortion Of Minors

Tuesday, April 18 by WROY-WRUL News

BENTON, Ill. – A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced a Mill Shoals man to 75 year in federal prison on Monday after he was found guilty of conducting a sextortion scheme on Facebook with multiple victims ranging in ages from 11-17 years old. In November... Read More.

CWC School Board To Partner With Wabash General Hospital With Program For Athletes

Tuesday, April 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding, which will allow the district to partner with Wabash General Hospital for a strength and conditioning program for athletes for the 2023-2024 school year. High School Principal Bart King presented the program to the board and recommended... Read More.

Illinois Lawmakers Return To Springfield To Tackle Numerous Bills And New State Budget

Tuesday, April 18 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – As lawmakers convene this week in Springfield to finish spring session, legislative priorities continue to differ on both sides of the aisle. They are expected to pass hundreds of bills and pass a new budget that begins July 1. Gov. J.B. Pritzker... Read More.

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Wayne County Sheriff Reports The Arrest Of Five

Tuesday, April 18 by WROY-WRUL News

Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39-year-old Jessica R. Melton of Fairfield on a possession of a controlled substance charge. Melton was stopped by a deputy in the 500 block of Northwest 7th Street Saturday at 12:15 am for a suspended registration. After agreeing to... Read More.

Webb Arrested For Possession Of Meth During Traffic Stop

Monday, April 17 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man appeared in court via Zoom Monday morning to face charges he picked up during a traffic stop on Sunday evening. Matthew Webb, 27 of Webb Street was stopped on Maple Street at around 7:30 PM and was taken into custody after... Read More.

Riddle Arrested On Warrant After Turning Himself In

Monday, April 17 by WROY-WRUL News

A Dahlgren man wanted on a Hamilton County Warrant turned himself in Friday evening. 51 year old Clint Riddle arrived at the White County Sheriff’s Department and was taken into custody on the warrant for Unlawful Violation of an Order of Protection. Bond on... Read More.

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Investigation Continues Into Juveniles Shooting Individuals With Orbeez Gun

Monday, April 17 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department is investigating an incident that took place Friday afternoon involving 4 juveniles that range in age from 14-16, allegedly shooting several other juveniles using a toy gun that shoots “Orbeez”. Orbeez are a water based BB that are a rapid... Read More.

Murbarger Legal Team Filed 11th Hour Motion To Leave And Amend Motion

Monday, April 17 by WROY-WRUL News

4 individuals, 2 IDOC transport officers, lawyers, and Brodey Murbarger were in Wayne County Court on Friday as there was a scheduled appeal hearing on the sentence handed down to Murbarger in January. Murbarger is currently serving a 50-year sentence in the Illinois Department... Read More.

Hydrant Flushing To Begin In Carmi

Thursday, April 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on April 17, 2023.Flushing will occur nightly, Monday through Thursday, from 1am-5am. The process will last through May 23, 2023.During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. This City of... Read More.

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Haygood Faces New Charges After Stabbing Man With A Screwdriver

Thursday, April 13 by WROY-WRUL News

Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies have updated the charges they have filed against a Fairfield man who was arrested earlier in the month. According to a release from Sheriff Chris Otey, 24-year-old Ace A. Haygood of Fairfield now faces charges of aggravated battery and a petition... Read More.

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Mill Shoals Man Sentenced to 75 Years For Online Sextortion Of Minors

CWC School Board To Partner With Wabash General Hospital With Program For Athletes

Illinois Lawmakers Return To Springfield To Tackle Numerous Bills And New State Budget

Wayne County Sheriff Reports The Arrest Of Five

Webb Arrested For Possession Of Meth During Traffic Stop

Riddle Arrested On Warrant After Turning Himself In

Investigation Continues Into Juveniles Shooting Individuals With Orbeez Gun

Murbarger Legal Team Filed 11th Hour Motion To Leave And Amend Motion

Hydrant Flushing To Begin In Carmi

Haygood Faces New Charges After Stabbing Man With A Screwdriver

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