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Car Chase, Shoplifting, Possession, and More Land Three In Jail

Monday, June 23 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop in Carmi on a Norris City resident on Thursday. Kimberly Smith, a Norris City resident, was apprehended by the police on Thursday. She faces a slew of serious charges, including Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful... Read More.

Tumble Time Gymnast Returns Home National Champion

Monday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Tumble Time Tumbling Team traveled to Rapid City, South Dakota June 15th - 21st to compete against 100 different gyms and over one thousand gymnasts from across the country in the 2025 USTA National Championships. All gymnasts had to finish in the top... Read More.

White County Board Breezes through Skimpy Agenda for June

Thursday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

White County leaders got home before the sun went down Wednesday evening. Board members breezed through a 25-minute meeting scarce of agenda items. Chairwoman Cassie Pigg was absent and there was no public in the gallery. Sarah Kary, CPA with Rice and Sullivan presented... Read More.

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Ivy Sentenced in Edwards County Court; 5 Years Added to Run Consecutive to Current White County Jail Sentence

Thursday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

25-year-old Harold Artice Ivy is already behind bars serving a White County jail sentence from 2021 charges resulting in a plea deal reached earlier this year. In that case, Ivy pled guilty to Aggravated Battery (Strangling) in return for having charges of Grooming, Indecent... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Finding Nemo KIDS

Thursday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

Finding Nemo KIDS comes to the Carmi White County High School Auditorium this Friday and Saturday. In this episode of Open Line, Jc reels in Karen Camp, Lynn Cantrell, Grace Sinclair, and Sherry Passmore for details on the performances. Listen in for more and... Read More.

Grayville Woman Arrested Wednesday After Alleged Battery; Attempting to Bite Chief and Break Windows in Squad Truck

Thursday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville woman is behind bars at the White County Jail. She’s due in Edwards County court Friday on a separate charge, but was placed under arrest after an incident mid day Wednesday. Grayville Chief of Police Mason Siegel responded to a report of... Read More.

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Team Hodgson Wins Excellence Award at Tri County Relay for Life

Wednesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News A highlight of the 2025 Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White County was the presentation of a Team Excellence Award. The award was presented to Team Hodgson of Carmi in recognition of their 2024 fundraising efforts. During the 2024 Relay Season, Team... Read More.

McLeansboro Council Approves Implementing Local Grocer Tax; Fireworks Set for July 4th

Wednesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting for a little over an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has the report. The board approved an ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax. ... Read More.

Hargrave to Get Liquor License; Leaders Receive Auditor Opinion; Mayor Breaks Tie Tuesday

Wednesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Kenny Hargrave is getting a Class G liquor license for his business, 5th Street Market. Carmi City Council heard his request at Tuesday night’s meeting and unanimously approved creating a new license for him. Hargrave says they’ve owned the market the last 3 years... Read More.

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Lamp Receives Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree

Tuesday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News URBANA – Alaina Lamp, daughter of Mr. Eric Gibbs of Union Mills, North Carolina, and spouse to John Lamp of Carmi, Illinois, graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in May... Read More.

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Car Chase, Shoplifting, Possession, and More Land Three In Jail

Tumble Time Gymnast Returns Home National Champion

White County Board Breezes through Skimpy Agenda for June

Ivy Sentenced in Edwards County Court; 5 Years Added to Run Consecutive to Current White County Jail Sentence

Open Line ON DEMAND – Finding Nemo KIDS

Grayville Woman Arrested Wednesday After Alleged Battery; Attempting to Bite Chief and Break Windows in Squad Truck

Team Hodgson Wins Excellence Award at Tri County Relay for Life

McLeansboro Council Approves Implementing Local Grocer Tax; Fireworks Set for July 4th

Hargrave to Get Liquor License; Leaders Receive Auditor Opinion; Mayor Breaks Tie Tuesday

Lamp Receives Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree

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