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Pinkney Charged with Battery

Monday, July 25 by Blake Seely

The Carmi Police Department started their Monday off early. At around 2:30 AM this morning (Monday), a signed complaint for Battery was signed by Levi Franklin against 50 year old Thaddeus Jerome Pinkney of 808 Sycamore Street. Pinkney was arrested and booked in the... Read More.

WRUL News2Go July 25th, 2022

Monday, July 25 by Blake Seely

Blake Seely delivers the top stories for Monday, July 25th, 2022.https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/wrul-news2go-july-25th-2022?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Bulldog To Become Waste Collection Provider August 1st

Friday, July 22 by WROY-WRUL News

Effective July 31, 2022 Republic’s waste collection contract with the City of Carmi will expire. Beginning Monday, July 25, as Republic picks up your trash they will also pick up their blue trash tote. Beginning August 1, 2022, Bulldog will become the waste collection provider... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Preparing For Their Annual Fall Trivia Contest

Friday, July 22 by WROY-WRUL News

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, there was no formal speaker, so the Rotarians on hand used their time to discuss a variety of topics. First up, the club discussed next week’s meeting, when the newly inaugurated district Governor will be on hand.... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Stacy Simon and Alex Aud Talk We Love White County, 404 Seed Station, and Arrows

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Heather Rice sits down with Stacy Simon and Alex Aud to discuss We Love White County, the 404 Seed Station, and Arrows. Tune in for details. WROY/WRUL Radio... Read More.

Kessler Previews White County Fair Pageant; Kiwanis Makes Donation

Thursday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

For a town steeped in history, two organizations are barreling toward milestones. To kick off the Carmi Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday, unofficial regional historian Barry Cleveland reminded members that the club will celebrate it’s 100th year in existence next June. The White County... Read More.

Carmi City Council Looking To Purchase New Bucket Truck For Line Department

Wednesday, July 20 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City Council met on Tuesday evening for a fairly quick session. Following the Annual Financial Report presented by Keith Botsch, the board approved a resolution to execute an agreement with Brown and Roberts Inc. for the Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement and... Read More.

Traffic Accident Reported On 141 Involving Semi And Passenger Cars

Wednesday, July 20 by WROY-WRUL News

Multiple law enforcement, emergency vehicles and fire departments from the area have been to assist at the scene of a traffic accident on Route 141 & Shawneetown-Herald Blacktop. Information from an eye witness says that a semi tractor and two passenger cars are involved... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – St. Polycarp Catholic Church 175th Anniversary

Wednesday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Charlie Nolan and Cindy Conley to discuss the history and upcoming 175th Anniversary celebration at St. Polycarp Catholic Church on July 31st. Listen in for details. Read More.

Board Hires Twelve And Approves Five Volunteers For the 2022-2023 School Year

Tuesday, July 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Several new employees were hired during the Carmi White County School Board closed session on Monday night. Stacy Oliver was employed as the Head Cook at Brownsville Attendance Center for the 2022-2023 school year to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Vicky... Read More.