Local News

Christmas Comes To Mount Carmel, Illinois

Wednesday, November 30 by WROY-WRUL News

Relive your memories of Christmas past, create new memories for Christmas future, and all the while revel in the excitement of Christmas present during the 14th edition of Mt. Carmel’s “Christmas Uptown - It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”, scheduled for Friday,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 30, 2022

Wednesday, November 30 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog basketball team fell on the road last night to Hamilton County by a final score of 61-22. Mara Serafini led the team in scoring with 8 points, Addie Elliot scored 6, Caroline Simmons, Shemaine Lovell and Alyna Johnson all... Read More.

Two Dozen Show Up with Concern over Truth in Taxation Hearing Monday Night

Tuesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

About two dozen concerned citizens showed up Monday evening for the Truth in Taxation hearing and spent about 35 minutes listening and offering their opinions to the White County Board. Dustin Harmon of Bellwether Management Services & Consulting provided opening remarks and a brief... Read More.

Fisk, Holloman And Pucket Sentenced To The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Tuesday, November 29 by WROY-WRUL News

Three White County men were sentenced to the Illinois Department Of Corrections in White County Court on Monday November 28th. 34 year old Logan Fisk was sentenced to 5 years for Retail Theft a class 4 felony, 5 years and 6 months for Possession of... Read More.

Halfacre Arrested For Driving Under The Influence

Tuesday, November 29 by WROY-WRUL News

On November 27th at approximately 6:45 a.m. Deputy Michael Brown with the White County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by White County Dispatch in regards to a call they received concerning a vehicle being pulled over on the side of the road on Illinois Highway... Read More.

Shelton Arrested For Domestic Battery

Tuesday, November 29 by WROY-WRUL News

A Domestic Dispute between mother and daughter resulted in a trip to the White County Jail for the daughter, where she is still being held. At around 9:37 p.m. Monday, officers with the Carmi Police Department went to 710 6th Street and arrested 33... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 29, 2022

Tuesday, November 29 by Cole Carter

Last night the Carmi-White County Bulldog basketball team defeated the DuQuoin Indians 63-52 in the first night of the 25th Annual DuQuoin Tip-Off Classic. The final score looked a lot closer than what the game really was, the Bulldogs led by 23 at one... Read More.

Bruns Named Employee Of The Month For Fairfield Memorial Hospital

Monday, November 28 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Angela Bruns, who works as a Patient Access Specialist in the Urgent Care Department at Fairfield... Read More.

Boshears And Holland Arrested On Multiple Chargers

Monday, November 28 by WROY-WRUL News

Two White County residents are being held in the White County Jail on multiple charges. On November 27th, officers with the Carmi Police Department arrested 24 year old Evan Boshears and 25 year old Senekqua Holland of Burrell Street.Boshears is being charged with 2... Read More.

Theft, Possession Of Drugs And Driving Without A Valid Drivers License Sent Three To The White County Jail

Monday, November 28 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi woman arrested on November 16th for Theft was taken into custody a second time on November 23rd following a traffic stop. Tamara M Bingham, 40 of Oak Street was stopped by an officer with the Carmi Police Department and arrested for No... Read More.