Local News

Two Injured in Wednesday Afternoon Wayne County Crash on Highway 45

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

A Flora woman and a Louisville, IL woman are being treated for what officials call non life threatening injuries after a 3 vehicle crash in Wayne County Wednesday afternoon. Illinois State Police say the accident happened on Highway 45 near County Road 2250 North. ... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Softball Remains Atop BDC Standings Following Tuesday Win

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Coach Kaylea Chappelle's Lady Bulldogs softball team remains atop the Black Diamond Conference standings by blasting their way past Eldorado Tuesday afternoon. Roger Hobbs was there and has the recap for WROY/WRUL Sports. WROY/WRUL Radio ·... Read More.

Carmi to Seek Bids for Trash Collection; Renews Employee Safety Incentives at May 3 Meeting

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

It only took 6 minutes for Carmi City Council to breeze through it’s May 3rd meeting. Council passed a resolution renewing the employee safety incentive program. Cynthia Atteberry, City Clerk explains…City employees haven’t had an on the job at fault injury since at least... Read More.

Jones Arrested after Allegedly Brandishing Weapon during Disturbance Tuesday Night

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is free on bond following an alleged incident on 5th Street Tuesday evening. Carmi Police say they were called to 604 5th in reference to a disturbance at around a quarter after 7. The reporting party alleges 41 year old Kelly... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Monthly Meeting Held

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

The Norris City Village Board held their regular monthly meeting Monday night at the Village Hall. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Ed Oliver, representing the Sons of the American Revolution, along with their Treasurer Dr. Patrick Haskell, presented the board with a... Read More.

Shumate Arrested For Shoplifting

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department was dispatched to Carmi Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. On Monday, May 2nd, an officer arrested 35 year old MaryLee Dixie Shumate of Norris City, for Retail Theft. Shumate was booked in the White County Jail.Bond was set at... Read More.

Linder Racks Up More Charges After Attempting To Flee Law Enforcement

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville man took a deputy with the White County Sheriff’s Department on a wild goose chase through residential yards and alley ways. At around 8:20 Saturday morning, while on routine patrol, Sgt Craig Poole noticed an individual cutting through a backyard area. Poole... Read More.

Wolford, Cotton And Hargrove Arrested On White County Warrants

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Sheriff Department has been staying busy serving warrants throughout the county.On Saturday, April 30th at around 12:50 p.m. Deputy Capehart went to 509 4th Street in Crossville to look for 58 year old Donald Wolford, who is wanted on a FTA warrant... Read More.

White County Deputy Nabs Two While Serving White County Warrants

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville woman was taken into custody on a White County warrant. Reporting Officer Deputy Wicker went to 1007 Superior Avenue in Crossville in an attempt to locate 39 year Betty Griffin who was wanted on White County Warrant for Criminal Damage to Property,... Read More.

Crosville Man Arrested On White County Warrant

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

An arrest warrant issued for a Crossville man resulted in his arrest on Monday. Deputy Capehart with the White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 34 year old Matthew J Gwaltney at Rodney Lawn Service in Crossville on a warrant for Criminal Damage to Property, Attempted... Read More.