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Grayville Man, Omaha Woman Jailed Monday Morning in Carmi

Tuesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville man and Omaha woman were arrested Monday morning in Carmi. Officers pulled over 37-year-old Jay Hudkins of Grayville and 36-year-old Amanda Pettyjohn of Omaha at about a quarter till 10am. The stop was prompted due to a Suspended Registration for Mandatory Insurance... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 10, 2026

Tuesday, March 10 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap In the IHSA Boys Basketball Super-Sectionals last night: Goreville defeated Jacksonville Routt in the 1A Jacksonville Super-Sectional by a final score of 60-43. Lawrenceville defeated LeRoy in the 1A EIU Charleston Super-Sectional by a final score of 48-26. Goreville and Lawrenceville will square off... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Master Farmer Award Winner Doug Winter

Monday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Recognized as a Master Farmer by Prairie Farmer, in this episode of Open Line, Doug Winter joins us for a fascinating conversation on his family's 157 years farming in White County. In addition to being a successful grower, Winter has also served in leadership... Read More.

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Carmi Police Arrest Man Wanted on Cook County Warrant

Monday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police put an area man behind bars Friday afternoon and he remains jailed as of Monday morning. It was just after 3:30pm when an officer on routine patrol pulled over a silver Honda in the Elastec parking lot. After identifying the backseat passenger... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 9, 2026

Monday, March 9 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys and Girls Track teams traveled to Eastern Illinois University over the weekend for a pair of indoor meets to begin the 2026 season. Top 16 Finishers for the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs were: Dakota Brown - 14th in 200... Read More.

Kentucky Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Dealing Methamphetamine

Friday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Sebree, Kentucky man will serve prison time after being convicted of drug dealing charges in Posey County. On the afternoon of March 3, 2026, Benjamin Ballard, age 67, appeared in the Posey Circuit Court where he was sentenced by Judge Craig Goedde to fifteen (15)... Read More.

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Doug Winter Named Master Farmer by Prairie Farmer; Special Open Line Coming Monday

Friday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News Five Illinois producers will be honored as 2026 Master Farmers at Prairie Farmer magazine’s annual event in Bloomington, Ill., on Thursday, March 12. For more than 100 years, the award has recognized exceptional agricultural production skills, commitment to family and service... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Annie Jr with Sherry Passmore, Jacquelyn Stephens, Jovie Wagner, and Chloe Veatch

Friday, March 6 by Jc Tinsley

Annie Jr. comes to the CWCHS Auditorium March 13th - 15th. In this episode, Nicole sits down with director Sherry Passmore and Senior Student Directors Jacquelyn Stephens, Jovie Wagner, and Chloe Veatch. Tune in and learn more about the upcoming production. Read More.

New Non-Profit Marthas Mark Making Impressions for Local Women and Children

Thursday, March 5 by Jc Tinsley

Helping empower women and children. That was the life’s work of Martha Jean Hoehn Breeze. Her daughter, Sarah Gray, is continuing her mother’s work through the founding of Martha’s Mark, a local non-profit aimed at improving lives and making connections. Gray dropped by Kiwanis... Read More.

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Easter Hunt Eggstravaganza’s in the Area

Thursday, March 5 by Nicole Behnke

Get ready for Easter fun—it's time to stock up on candy and plastic eggs as April 5 approaches! To help you plan, we’ve gathered a list of local Easter egg hunts for your family to enjoy. We’d also like to share that the White County Fairgrounds... Read More.

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Grayville Man, Omaha Woman Jailed Monday Morning in Carmi

Local Sports Recap – March 10, 2026

Open Line ON DEMAND – Master Farmer Award Winner Doug Winter

Carmi Police Arrest Man Wanted on Cook County Warrant

Local Sports Recap – March 9, 2026

Kentucky Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Dealing Methamphetamine

Doug Winter Named Master Farmer by Prairie Farmer; Special Open Line Coming Monday

Open Line ON DEMAND – Annie Jr with Sherry Passmore, Jacquelyn Stephens, Jovie Wagner, and Chloe Veatch

New Non-Profit Marthas Mark Making Impressions for Local Women and Children

Easter Hunt Eggstravaganza’s in the Area

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