Local News

Another Arrest for White

Tuesday, April 16 by Nicole Behnke

During a routine traffic stop, Carmi Police pulled over a silver Dodge Ram that was being driven by Joshua White. Officers knew White was previously cited for Driving with a Revoked license back in January, so they placed him under arrest a second time... Read More.

Quick Meeting for CWC School Board

Tuesday, April 16 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board met briefly Monday night for their regular monthly meeting. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…If you blinked you missed the nine minute regular session of the school board. The consent agenda was approved. It... Read More.

Domestic Battery Sends Carmi Man to Jail

Tuesday, April 16 by Nicole Behnke

Collin Ingram was placed under arrest after White County Sheriff deputies responded to an active physical Domestic Battery involving a baseball bat.Once officers arrived, they talked to Jamie Collins who stated that her and Ingram were in an argument when he spat in her... Read More.

An Active Warrant Leads to Texas Mans Arrest

Tuesday, April 16 by Nicole Behnke

During the initial stop of what was originally improper lane usage, White County Sheriff Deputies, asked John Torres three times for a valid date of birth after he told officers he did not have a driver’s license. Each time he gave a false date... Read More.

One Citation and One Arrest Over the Weekend

Tuesday, April 16 by Nicole Behnke

According to the affidavit, after running from officers three different times this month, Shelby Holloman, was arrested on an active warrant for a Failure to Appear for charges she pled guilty to: Possession of Meth, Obstruction of Evidence, and Violation of an Order of... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 16, 2024

Tuesday, April 16 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County boys track team took part in the Foxes Invitational at Hamilton County yesterday, and the Bulldogs finished in 2nd... Read More.

Edwards Breaks High Jump Record; Dogs Finish 2nd at Hamilton County

Monday, April 15 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys track team took part in the Roger Lee Track Invitational on Monday, and it was an outstanding effort by the Bulldogs who finished in 2nd Place with a team score of 120. Just 3 points behind victorious Fairfield.Beck Huff finished... Read More.

Bipartisan Effort to Preserve Family Farms Courtesy of IRN

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

There is a bipartisan effort in Illinois aimed at preserving family farms in the event of a family member’s death. The Family Farm Preservation Act in Read More.

Gun Lawsuit Update Courtesy of IRN

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A plaintiff’s attorney suing Illinois over the state’s gun and magazine ban expects the case to go to trial on the merits in July.Illinois enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms, attachments and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023. Shortly after,... Read More.

County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to Host Public Forum

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Projects and activities to prevent injuries and fatalities while maintaining vital services for White County residents will be the main topic of discussion at the White County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting on Monday, May 6, 6 p.m., at the Floral Hall, White County... Read More.