Local News

Two White County Residents Sentenced to IDOC

Monday, March 11 by Nicole Behnke

Braddon Turrentine was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement for two separate cases. Turrentine will serve seven years for Unlawful Use of Property, a Class 2 Felony, for a 2024 case. In addition, he... Read More.

Two Carmi Men Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, March 11 by Nicole Behnke

46-year-old Billy Browning was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and was released on a Notice to Appear citation. A resident of Smith Street, Karl Holland, was arrested for Domestic Battery.

Cast Preparing for Fun Performances: Junie B Jones the Musical Opens this Weekend

Monday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

She’s funny, mischieveous, strong-willed, blunt, imaginative, and a little bit accident-prone. She’s Junie B. Jones. The Carmi White County Drama Department brings Junie B. Jones the Musical to the stage this Friday and Saturday nights along with a matinee performance on Sunday. While the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Meet the New Carmi Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Monday, March 11 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Carmi Chamber President Abby Weiss and newly named Executive Director Megan Newman. Learn more about the new ED, her vision for the Chamber, and what's coming up for the organization. Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 11, 2024

Monday, March 11 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 IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals wrapped up this weekend. Our two area teams, Benton and Meridian, both fell short in their state... Read More.

Shawneetown Woman Arrested on Warrant and More

Friday, March 8 by Nicole Behnke

A Shawneetown woman is sitting at the White County Jail after her arrest on March 1st.Lucy Logsdon was pulled over by a White County Sheriff's officer after she was traveling above the posted speed limit. When the officer ran her information, he found that... Read More.

Warrants Lead to Two Arrests Over The Weekend

Friday, March 8 by Nicole Behnke

Charles Oberlender is behind bars after a White County Sheriff's officer noticied him walking along a road in Maunie.The officer knew Oberlender was wanted in White County for two felony warrants, one for Cyber Stalking, and the other for Theft Under $500, along with... Read More.

Coins for Cancer visits Norris City Village

Friday, March 8 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night for their regular monthly session for about an hour and a half. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Kim Winter and Becky McCormick of Coins for Cancer, which offers financial assistance to residents with cancer... Read More.

Meridian, Benton Playing For State Titles this Weekend

Friday, March 8 by Cole Carter

The IHSA State Finals began Thursday morning at the State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign.Every once in a while, a team from Southern Illinois is able to make it all the way to the big dance. This... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – CWCHS Drama Presents Junie B Jones the Musical

Friday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with CWCHS Drama Department Director Mrs. Sherry Passmore, Senior Student Director and Junie B herself, Brook Hineman, and Junior Student Director Hannah Collins. Listen in for a preview of the show and all the... Read More.