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Two Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, June 22 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police arrested Carmi resident Stacey Woolsey just before midnight Saturday at Plum and William. Woolsey was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. Then, on Sunday night, 43-year-old Randall Flowers was arrested by Carmi Police on... Read More.

Hamilton County Retired Teachers Welcome McLeansboro PD Officer Bryson and K-9 Polo

Monday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News from the HCRTA... The Hamilton County Retired Teachers recently held their spring meeting. The meeting was highlighted with the featured speaker, Officer Matt Bryson of the McLeansboro Police Department and his canine partner, Polo. Officer Bryson spoke on the process and... Read More.

Connely Conviction Reversed Just Under Two Years into 30 Year Sentence

Friday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been just about a month since we told you the conviction that sent Emmit Connely to prison appeared on it’s way to being vacated. As of Thursday afternoon, that’s what has happened. The mandate came down Thursday and while we haven’t obtained a... Read More.

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Carmi Township Makes Another Donation and Discusses Difficulties of Asphalting Roads

Thursday, June 18 by Nicole Behnke

The item that took up the most time during the Township meeting included Road Commissioner Chris McEwing and S&E owner Steve Talley. Talley was in attendance during the meeting to discuss improving the road in front of his business, 2.3 miles of road work.... Read More.

The Future of Feeling Better: Carmi Therapeutic Massage Adds Treatments to Rejuvenate and Repair

Thursday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

When you think of massage, you may associate the words relax, calm, and peace. Those are certainly important facets, but owner of Carmi Therapeutic Massage Molly Belford sees the forest beyond those trees. Belford dropped by Carmi Kiwanis Thursday with two of her three... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Approves County Opioid Funding for Recovery Month Event in September

Thursday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Ella Tinsley was there for WROY/WRUL News and has the details... Before the Hamilton County Board met, the Road & Bridge Committee held a meeting to discuss several items of business regarding road maintenance (including Dale Road, Edgar’s Road, and Rural Hills Road; additionally, brush... Read More.

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There’s a New White County Board Chairwoman in Town After Pigg Resigns

Wednesday, June 17 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board meeting began with Chairwoman Cassie Pigg’s resignation. Pigg said the decision was due to professional and personal demands and agreed to serve in an interim capacity until a replacement is named. “I would just like to thank you guys. It’s been... Read More.

Tennessee Man Arrested Monday Night

Wednesday, June 17 by Nicole Behnke

A Clarksville, Tennessee, man, Rigo Cervera, was stopped on Monday night by Carmi Police for failing to use a left-turn signal. According to the arrest report, police placed Cervera under arrest for possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle by a driver and issued a... Read More.

Stevens Appointed to Carmi City Council Tuesday

Wednesday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

A quick 25 minute meeting for Carmi leaders Tuesday saw Mayor Bill Stendeback make an appointment to council. Sheri Stevens was chosen and unanimously approved to fill the open Ward II seat held for 13 years by Mike Knight. Knight stepped down due to... Read More.

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McLeansboro Council Prepares for Public Works and Public Celebration

Wednesday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

report courtesy of Ella Tinsley for WROY/WRUL News... Looking ahead and looking up, the City of McLeansboro’s fireworks are scheduled for July 4 at Lake McLeansboro with a rain date of July 5; the city pool will be closed on July 4, and there will... Read More.

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Two Arrested Over the Weekend

Hamilton County Retired Teachers Welcome McLeansboro PD Officer Bryson and K-9 Polo

Connely Conviction Reversed Just Under Two Years into 30 Year Sentence

Carmi Township Makes Another Donation and Discusses Difficulties of Asphalting Roads

The Future of Feeling Better: Carmi Therapeutic Massage Adds Treatments to Rejuvenate and Repair

Hamilton County Board Approves County Opioid Funding for Recovery Month Event in September

There’s a New White County Board Chairwoman in Town After Pigg Resigns

Tennessee Man Arrested Monday Night

Stevens Appointed to Carmi City Council Tuesday

McLeansboro Council Prepares for Public Works and Public Celebration

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