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Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Member of the Month Earthtones Beauty

Monday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

It's a new month and it's also National Small Business Week. The Carmi Chamber is celebrating both by welcoming in new Chamber Member of the Month Brandy Willis of Earthtones Beauty. Listen in for more on the recent grand opening and menu of services... Read More.

May 1st – 3rd Carmi Police Beat

Monday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

35-year-old Charley Buchanan of Sycamore in Carmi is out on pre-trial release following an arrest Saturday evening. It was just before 7pm when Carmi Police say they pulled Buchanan over on Burrell at Marguerite. She was taken into custody on a charge of... Read More.

2025-2026 WRUL Sports Athletes of the Year Finalists

Friday, May 1 by Cole Carter

Voting is officially open for the 2026 WRUL Sports Athletes of the Year. This year’s finalists are: Merick Millhorn Maxon O’Daniel Hayden Sauls Addi Elliott Caroline Simmons Torrie Rider Voting will remain open until May 10th at midnight. Be sure to cast your vote at the link below and support your favorite athlete! Read More.

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2026 WRU-WELLness Expo Interviews

Friday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Miss the Wellness Expo? We've got you covered...check out interviews with all the vendors that took part in offering their tips, products, and services at our annual event. WROY/WRUL Radio · Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 1, 2026

Friday, May 1 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Baseball and Softball teams both hosted Fairfield at home yesterday, and both teams came up short. The Bulldogs fell by a final score of 6-2, they fall to 4-16 on the year. The Lady Bulldogs fell by a final score... Read More.

Three Agree to Plea Deals in White County Court Thursday; One Headed to DOC

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

An Eldorado woman agreed to a plea deal in White County court Thursday. A warrant was issued and served on 51-year-old Kristi Southerd in February related to an alleged battery that occurred in January. After a first appearance in March, Southerd pled down on... Read More.

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Cooper Arrested on Failure to Appear Warrant

Thursday, April 30 by Nicole Behnke

29-year-old Isaac Cooper was arrested by Carmi Police at a residence on Third Street on a White County Failure to Appear warrant for the offense of Causing a Child to be Endangered. On Thursday in court, Cooper was released from jail and scheduled for an... Read More.

A Wild Success: Vaughn Deer Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary Offers Refuge and Family Fun

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

We first told you about Vaughn Deer Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary about this time last year as the family was preparing to open for the 2025 season. Tucked away in the Herald backwoods (925 County Road 540 North, Norris City, IL), Vaughn Deer Farm... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 30, 2026

Thursday, April 30 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Softball team defeated West Frankfort yesterday afternoon at Archie Brown Field by a final score of 4-1. Addi Elliott, Addie Courson, Eva Attebury, Caroline Simmons, Torrie Rider, and Bri Hale all picked up base hits in the win. The Lady... Read More.

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Wednesday Court News From White County

Wednesday, April 29 by Nicole Behnke

40-year-old Crossville native Levi Crawford pled guilty to his December 2025 charge of Criminal Damage to Property. As previously reported, during the December 2025 incident, Crawford allegedly threw a large rock at a passing vehicle, causing significant damage. When officers subsequently attempted to arrest Crawford,... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – May 1, 2026

Three Agree to Plea Deals in White County Court Thursday; One Headed to DOC

Cooper Arrested on Failure to Appear Warrant

A Wild Success: Vaughn Deer Farm and Wildlife Sanctuary Offers Refuge and Family Fun

Local Sports Recap – April 30, 2026

Wednesday Court News From White County

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