Local News

Local Man Explores the Haunted History of Southern Illinois in New Book – Interview Coming Soon

Thursday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

A new book, The Haunted History of Southern Illinois explores ghosts, old world witches, storms of Biblical proportions, beasties and bloody murder in Little Egypt A 200 page road trip into the haunted and the bizarre from southern Illinois, and the history that goes along with... Read More.

Buckman Shot At Local Carmi Woman Through Car Window

Wednesday, December 1 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is in custody following an attempted homicide. On Monday, November 29, at approximately 5:19 PM, the Carmi Police Department was dispatched to the parking lot of Rock Bottom for a dispute between 24 year old Tony Buckman of Carmi and 38... Read More.

Crossville Mans Vehicle Catches On Fire

Wednesday, December 1 by WROY-WRUL News

Just before midnight Sunday night, a Sheriff's Deputy and the Crossville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at the corner of Main and Goodman Streets. The owner of the vehicle,Zachary Cotton, 24 of 107 North Goodman, was contacted and said he was on... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Wabash Christian Supportive Living Director Melissa Webb

Wednesday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

Melissa Webb, Director of Supportive Living at Wabash Christian Village's Carmi campus, drops by to talk about the facility and why right now might be the right time to consider a visit. Tune in for the conversation. Read More.

Missing Juvenile Reported from Norris City Residence

Monday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Thanksgiving holiday was a busy one for the White County Sheriff’s department. Sunday morning, Kathy McGill of Norris City reported a juvenile female left their residence at 108 South Johnson Street without permission during the night. 14 year old Melani Mighell, a foster child who... Read More.

Bartlett Arrested For Domestic Battery

Monday, November 29 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man was behind bars following a domestic altercation with his wife. On Saturday, November 26th, 33 year old Oscar C Bartlett of 305 Church Street in Carmi, was arrested on a White County warrant for Domestic Battery. His wife Heidi Acree was... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested For Disturbance

Monday, November 29 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man got to make a visit to the White County jail Thanksgiving. 23 year old Caleb V Read of 510 Fackney Street in Carmi, was arrested for Obstructing Justice and Obstructing Identification following a report of a disturbance in the area of... Read More.

Snyder Arrested For Underage Drinking

Monday, November 29 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department made a traffics stop that resulted in multiple charges for a Carmi man. On Friday, November 26th, 20 year old, Jacob Scott Snyder, of 1298 County Road, 925 E in Carmi. Snyder was pulled over after disobeying a stop sign.... Read More.

Man Charged For Attempting A Home Invasion

Wednesday, November 24 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man has been charged with home invasion after attempting to break into anther Carmi man’s home. On Friday, November 19th, 22 year old Leif Harper of 120 Woodlawn Street in Carmi was pulled over and arrested by the Illinois State Police at... Read More.

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Lewallen Arrested For Driving On Revoked License

Wednesday, November 24 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department made a traffic stop that resulted in a Carmi man being charged with Driving While License Suspended. On Friday, November 19th, at around 1:40 PM, 29 year old Harley Lewallen, of 701 N Sixth Street in Carmi, was pulled over... Read More.