Local News

Grayville Man Faces Fourteen Charges

Friday, June 13 by Nicole Behnke

Thursday, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on 29-year-old James McFarland, who was handed numerous charges, with police taking him to the White County Jail.The charges include Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of... Read More.

Tri County Relay for Life a Success

Friday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News...Relay For Life volunteers are excited about the success of this year's Hamilton/Wayne/White Relay event. With the unofficial total (including outstanding donations), it is anticipated that the goal of $55,000 will raised in honor of those touched by cancer.Our communities came... Read More.

Local Youngster Leads in Statewide 4-H Fishing Tournament

Thursday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL courtesy of the Univeristy of Illinois ExtensionThe Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament is off to a strong start and continues through July 31, 2025. Youth from across the state are casting their lines and competing in this fun, summer-long challenge... Read More.

Garner Recaps Year as Fair Queen; Hunsinger Prepping for Fresh Crop of Contestants

Thursday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Don’t look now, but the White County Fair is nearly here. If that feels too soon to say, you’re not alone, but there’s good reason. It’s been more than 30 years since the White County Fair was held at the same time as the... Read More.

Two Arrested on Warrants Wednesday

Thursday, June 12 by Nicole Behnke

White County Sheriff's Deputies arrived at a residence on Valter Drive a little after 6:30 pm on Wednesday in regards to serving an arrest warrant.A Deputy made contact with the woman, Crystal Borne of Carmi. Borne had an active White County warrant for a... Read More.

New Carmi Township Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Thursday, June 12 by Nicole Behnke

On May 13th, the Carmi Township put out the 2025-2026 Township and Road Budget for the Fiscal Year. According to law, the budget is to be publicly available for 30 days, and it was not posted on the Township website until Wednesday afternoon. On... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Welcomes CASA to White County with Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed CASA to White County Wednesday afternoon with a ribbon cutting in the main courtroom of the courthouse. Chamber members, city officials, and Second Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan along with Resident Judge T. Scott Webb joined... Read More.

Crossville Hires Animal Control; Agrees to Bring on Another Part Time Police Officer

Wednesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Crossville will get another part-time police officer and has a new animal control officer. Those were among the decisions made at Tuesday night’s village board meeting. On a night where Nancy Osborne and Wes Trout were absent, trustees marched onward with plans and updates... Read More.

A Long Meeting for Enfield With Little Results

Wednesday, June 11 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met for about two hours and 45 minutes Tuesday night with a lot on the agenda, but not a lot of action taken. Approximately 25 people attended the meeting with many of them inquiring about what is happening with the... Read More.

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Carmi Pair Arrested Wednesday Night on Seventh Street

Wednesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi couple is behind bars Wednesday morning following their joint arrest jus tafter 10pm Tuesday. Officers responded to a home on North Seventh Street in reference to a physical altercation. Police placed both 59-year-old Jon Brassard and 52-year-old Kimberly Rose under arrest. Brassard... Read More.