Local News

Smith Taken Into Custody On Warrant For Theft

Thursday, March 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A White County warrant was served on a Carmi woman early Tuesday morning. Officers arrested 27 year old Savannah R Smith of 226 Stevens St in Carmi for Theft under $500 and Disorderly Conduct.Smith’s bond was set at $250. A court date has been... Read More.

Williams Arrested On Warrant For Possession Of Meth

Thursday, March 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is behind bars after being picked up on a warrant Monday. At around 2:35 p.m. 30 year old Levi A Williams of 704 Beck Street in Carmi was taken into custody on a White County warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine.Williams is... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Member of the Month – Carmi Lumber

Thursday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

In our monthly episode of Open Line ON DEMAND with the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, Jc sits down with Chamber Exec Director Kelly Northcott and they're joined by Caroline Campbell of Carmi Lumber, the March Member of the Month. Tune in to more about... Read More.

More than 1.5 Million in Upgrades/Repairs Needed at Power Plant; TIF Grant Approved at March 1st Carmi Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

More than 1.5 million dollars, that’s the current expected investment being asked over the coming years by Carmi city engineer David Coston for a series of sweeping improvement projects to the municipal power system. Coston laid out the multi point plan and the reasons... Read More.

Duckworth Arrested On Multiple Offenses

Monday, February 28 by WROY-WRUL News

On Friday, February 25th at around 8:15 AM, a Fairfield man was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Officers made a traffic stop on Bradshaw Street which resulted in the arrest of 65 year old Greg L Duckworth of 1614 W Delaware Street... Read More.

Goins And Grant Both Arrested On White County Warrants

Monday, February 28 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man and woman both with outstanding warrants are behind bars following their arrest Friday. Originally, Carmi Police Department were attempting to serve a warrant on 27 year old Paula K Grant of 510 Ellen Drive. In the process, officers found 27 year... Read More.

Newell Named to Succeed Lee as CWC Unit 5 School Superintendent

Wednesday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Mr. Jarrod Newell will take over for Mr. Brad Lee as the next Superintendent of Carmi White County Unit 5 Schools pending appropriate certification. That information was confirmed with the release of Tuesday night’s closed session minutes of the school board meeting. We’ve since... Read More.

Farris Arrested For Assault And Domestic Violence

Tuesday, February 22 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man was arrested on Friday following a call concerning a domestic disturbance. Joshua M Farris, 25, of 313 Fifth Street in Carmi, was taken into custody for Assault and Domestic Violence.Farris is being held at the White County Jail

Rankin Arrested On Multiple Charges

Tuesday, February 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police department made a traffic stop that resulted in a Carmi man being taken into custody. On Friday, February 18th, George Walker Rankin, 37, of 403 E Cherry Street in Carmi was arrested and charged with Operating an Uninsured Vehicle, Possession of... Read More.

Illinois State Fire Marshall Investigating Fire At Hemp Plant

Monday, February 21 by WROY-WRUL News

An investigation continues into a Carmi mans business that went up in flames late Thursday evening. On February 17th at around 11 PM the Carmi Fire Department and White County Ambulance Service was dispatched to Keith Bostch’s Hemp Manufacturing Plant that had caught fire.... Read More.