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Local Sports Recap – May 18, 2026

Monday, May 18 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team will travel to Benton today for the IHSA Regional Quarterfinals. The Lady Bulldogs come into today’s game with a 9-19 record, as this will be their second time facing Benton this season. Carmi defeated the Rangerettes back... Read More.

Wilson Back Behind Bars

Friday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

It has been less than 10 days since 39-year-old William Wilson has been back behind bars. On May 6th, Wilson entered into a plea deal that addressed charges of Aggravated Battery and one count of Threatening a Public Official. This agreement required him to serve... Read More.

Carmi-White County High School Class of 2026

Friday, May 15 by Cole Carter

WROY & WRUL would like to congratulate the Carmi-White County High School Class of 2026!

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Coles County Warrant Issued on Enfield Man

Friday, May 15 by Nicole Behnke

On Thursday night, the White County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a residence in Enfield regarding a noise complaint. According to the police report, multiple neighbors have voiced concerns about the extremely loud music, which makes their walls shake. Residents say it happens all the time. Five... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 15, 2026

Friday, May 15 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team defeated Hamilton County in extra innings yesterday afternoon by a final score of 16-14. The Lady Bulldogs led 6-0 after two innings of play, but the Lady Foxes answered with a 4 spot in the 4th inning... Read More.

Currier Gets Probation in White County Court Plea Deal

Thursday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

37-year-old Donald Currier of Grayville agreed to a plea deal Thursday in White County court. Currier was arrested in late April after authorities were called to deal with an active physical domestic disturbance. Read more at Domestic Battery, DUI, Reckless Driving, and More Land... Read More.

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McFarland Takes Plea Deal; To Serve 2 Years Probation with 11 Other Charges Dismissed

Thursday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville man who Carmi Police say they had to chase down on Abelson Drive in Carmi in May of 2025 and then followed that up with another arrest just over a month later with 14 more initial charges agreed to a plea deal... Read More.

Valentine to be Allowed to Attend Future Hays Hearings Via Zoom

Thursday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Darren Hays was in attendance for his latest court appearance, a pre-trial hearing, Thursday afternoon. Online court records show correspondence was received from the alleged victim in the case by attorneys earlier in the week. Without objection, the alleged victim will be permitted to... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested Wednesday Morning on Assault Charge

Thursday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest Wednesday morning. It was just after 8am when Carmi Police arrested 54-year-old Daniel Harris at his Oak Street home. Authorities say they received a report in the early morning hours prompting the arrest. Harris is... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – May 14, 2026

Thursday, May 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball team fell to Herrin yesterday at home by a final score of 11-9. The Bulldogs trailed 8-1 going into the bottom of the 6th inning, but they were able to plate 6 runs to make it a 8-7... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – May 18, 2026

Wilson Back Behind Bars

Carmi-White County High School Class of 2026

Coles County Warrant Issued on Enfield Man

Local Sports Recap – May 15, 2026

Currier Gets Probation in White County Court Plea Deal

McFarland Takes Plea Deal; To Serve 2 Years Probation with 11 Other Charges Dismissed

Valentine to be Allowed to Attend Future Hays Hearings Via Zoom

Carmi Man Arrested Wednesday Morning on Assault Charge

Local Sports Recap – May 14, 2026

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