Local News

White County Highway Department Public Notice: Fuel Bids Now Being Accepted

Thursday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The various departments of the White County Government, White County, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for the year beginning March 1, 2025 and ending February 28, 2026.All fuel tanks are located at the respective department locations in Carmi, IL.All bids... Read More.

Former Southeastern Illinois Police Chief Faces Federal Charges

Thursday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News...By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News IllinoisPhillip Brown called his motorcycle Elvira: Mistress of the Night – the custom 2000 Harley Davidson he built with flames licking the black tank and fenders, plenty of chrome and a $5,000 motor. That motorcycle is now... Read More.

Hunter Safety Certification Courses Available in March

Thursday, January 23 by Nicole Behnke

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification.The course will be... Read More.

Short Agenda for McL City Board

Thursday, January 23 by Nicole Behnke

The McLeansboro City Council met for a little more than half an hour Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Dale Holtmann of Scheffel Boyle presented the audit for Fiscal Year 2024. He said there were no problems with the audit. It... Read More.

Very Quick Meeting for CWC School Board

Thursday, January 23 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County School Board met Tuesday night instead of Monday, due to that being the Martin Luther King Holiday. Scott Mareing was at the very brief meeting and has this report…The board breezed through the very light agenda in only seven minutes. The... Read More.

Capps Picked up on Warrant Wednesday

Thursday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

An Evansville man is behind bars in Carmi and will be in video court with Judge Denton Aud tomorrow (Friday) after Carmi Police arrested him at the probation office in town Wednesday afternoon. 29-year-old Tristan Capps was wanted on an outstanding Edwards County warrant... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant while Renewing Registration as Sex Offender

Thursday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is due back in court in about a month following his arrest. White County Sheriff’s Deputies say 45-year-old Curtis Paul Martin of rural Carmi showed up at their office Thursday afternoon to renew his sex offender registration. In the process, the... Read More.

One Norris City Man Jailed on Aggravated Battery; the Alleged Victim Taken to Hospital

Thursday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man is jailed while another is in the hospital after a fight Saturday there. White County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the intersection of East and Locust at a quarter till 8pm in response to a report of a fight in... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 23, 2025

Thursday, January 23 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by; Button Chiropractic Natural Health Center ... Because every athlete deserves chiropractic! The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team fell to Edwards County at home last night by a final score of 52-48. The Lady Bulldogs led 48-46 with 90 seconds... Read More.

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Say Tweet: If You’ve Crossed the Wabash River Memorial Bridge Recently, You’ve been Flocked

Wednesday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

If you’ve been spanning the Wabash River Memorial Bridge on your way to Posey County or Evansville, you may have noticed a camera just as you enter the Hoosier state. Travel a bit further and as soon as you enter Mt. Vernon city limits,... Read More.