2026 WRU-WELLness Expo Interviews
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Local Sports Recap – May 1, 2026
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
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.
Cooper Arrested on Failure to Appear Warrant
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
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
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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.
Wednesday Court News From White County
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.
Tempers Smoldered; Embers Remain as Crossville Trustees Gather for Speedy Board Meeting
After a volatile April 14th meeting, leaders gathered for what turned out to be a swift meeting to close out the month April 28th. It took just under 9 minutes to race through a scant agenda. The only moments of discussion surrounded the tank... Read More.
Local Sports Recap – April 29, 2026
WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap
The Carmi-White County Softball team fell to Fairfield on the road yesterday by a final score of 7-4.
Addi Elliott, Addie Courson, Eva Attebury, Bri Hale, and Maggie Pearce all recorded base hits in the loss.
The Lady Bulldogs fall to 6-16 on... Read More.
Woman Arrested on Hit and Run Charge
Walmart Accident
A vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident prompted increased police presence at the Carmi Walmart on Saturday.
After the incident, 82-year-old Carolyn Green of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, left the scene without reporting the crash, resulting in her arrest.
Green was taken to the White County Jail but was later... Read More.