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Not So Fast Sonny; 84 Year Old Foils Scam Attempt

Friday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

A still spry 84-year-old man still has his money despite attempts to defraud he and his wife. White County Sheriff’s Deputies received the narrative report via telephone Thursday afternoon just after 1pm. The man, identified only as a Mr. Williams, says he was contacted... Read More.

Driver Ticketed For No Valid Drivers License After Causing A Crash

Thursday, January 20 by WROY-WRUL News

On January 14th, a Deputy with the White County Sheriff’s Department along with the White County Ambulance Service responded to a two vehicle accident on Epworth Road and County Road 1450 in Carmi. Upon arrival the Officer was notified that there were no serious... Read More.

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Wednesday, January 19 by WROY-WRUL News

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.

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Stephens and Puckett Arrested On Multiple Charges Following A Traffic Stop

Wednesday, January 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Two Carmi men are spending some time in the White County jail after their arrest during a joy ride over the weekend. On Saturday, January 15th, an Officer with the Carmi Police Department initiated a traffic stop on State Street near the Carmi... Read More.

Barbre Arrested On Warrant For Theft

Wednesday, January 19 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi woman was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant Tuesday, January 18th. At around 12:35 PM, an Officer with the Carmi Police Department arrested Alison R Barbre, 41, of 701 N Summit St on a warrant for Theft Under $300.Barbre was booked... Read More.

Georgia Bramlet Has Gym Named After Her At The Carmi White County School Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County School Board met Tuesday night instead of the usual Monday night due to the MLK holiday.Scott Mareing was there and has this reportThe board approved the renewal of the Ohio and Wabash Valley Regional Vocational System Intergovernmental Agreement. The agreement was... Read More.

Carmi City Council is Moving Into the New Year

Wednesday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi city council meeting held on January 18th, 2022 got things moving for the year. Kathy Sale, a Carmi resident, recently sold her former home and is looking to relocate. Prior to the meeting, a public hearing was held to request a permit for... Read More.

Oguinn Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges

Tuesday, January 18 by WROY-WRUL News

A traffic stop resulted in an arrest, after the driver was found to be in Possession of Illegal Substances. On Monday January 17th (Yesterday) at around 5:15 PM, 20 year old Dezra L Oguinn of 603 Fifth Street, Carmi, was pulled over near 5th... Read More.

Jolley Charge With DUI after Rollover Crash

Tuesday, January 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department was dispatched to a rollover crash on E Main Street at Airport road over the weekend. On Sunday, January 16th, at 11:09 PM, 30 year old Brandi L Jolley of 534 Tar Springs Drive, Carmi, crashed her vehicle causing it... Read More.

Two Men Sentenced To The IDOC

Thursday, January 13 by WROY-WRUL News

Two people were sentenced Monday morning to the Illinois Department of Corrections in White County Court.43 year old Shawn M. Burgess of Enfield will spend four years in the IDOC with four years of Mandatory Supervised Release (MSR). He was originally arrested by the... Read More.