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The Newest Place to Shop Local for the Holidays

Friday, November 19 by Jc Tinsley

Owners of One Eleven Kerney LLC, Angie and John Healy, held their opening day on November 19th, 2021. Back in August, the Healy’s had a conversation about their future and took a leap of faith to step away from their current jobs and chase... Read More.

School Covers New Hires And Faculty Pay Increases

Thursday, November 18 by WROY-WRUL News

Story courtesy of Scott MareingFollowing the Closed Session at Monday night’s Carmi White County School Board meeting, they announced the approval of Kellsey Slay as 5th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2021-22 school year to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested On Outstanding Warrant

Thursday, November 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department made an arrest in the early morning hours Wednesday. Christina Lofton, 35 of 602 Second Street in Carmi, was arrested on an outstanding Warrant for Theft of Governmental Property.She is housed in the White County Jail on a $1500 cash... Read More.

Traffic Stop Results In Multiple Charges

Thursday, November 18 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man was arrested and is being charged with multiple offenses after a traffic stop. On Tuesday, November 16, at around 9:30 PM, an Officer with the Carmi Police Department pulled over 59 year old Mark L Welty of 200 Steven Street in... Read More.

A McLeasnboro Has Been Sentenced To The IDOC

Wednesday, November 17 by WROY-WRUL News

A McLeansboro man was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections Monday morning.42 year old Joshua A Bell was sentenced to five years in the IDOC with one year Supervised Mandatory Release for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and also... Read More.

Just Conversation Webcast – No Thanks_giving

Tuesday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Our latest webcast of Just Conversation surrounds the coming Thanksgiving holiday. Jc sits down with WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice, and Marketing Specialist Michele Douthitt. The trio talk what grinds their gears about the holiday singling out food, family, traditions, and more. You'll laugh,... Read More.

Investigation Leads To The Arrest Of Three

Tuesday, November 16 by WROY-WRUL News

An investigation by the Carmi Police Department led to the arrests of three individuals on charges related to Cannabis Trafficking and Possession, and Stolen Firearms, at 207 North Staley Street in Carmi.At approximately 7:30 PM on Friday November 12th, 20 year old Darryl Buckman,... Read More.

Traffic Stop Results In Arrest

Tuesday, November 16 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department made an arrest following a traffic stop in Carmi. On Wednesday, November 10th, at around 9:45 PM, Police pulled over 21 year old Hailey McDowell, who has two different addresses listed. After running information on McDowell, the Officer was informed... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested For Theft

Tuesday, November 16 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi Man was arrested for Theft over the weekend. On Sunday, November 14th, at approximately 6:32 PM, a call was made to The Carmi Police Department in reference to a shoplifter in custody. An Officer arrived and spoke with Asset Protection who reported... Read More.

Area Man Airlifted After Two Vehicle Crash

Tuesday, November 16 by WROY-WRUL News

The Illinois State Police is investigating a two vehicle crash, with injuries, that occurred at approximately 9:30 AM on November 12th, on Highway 14 at County Road 675 E in Hamilton County. Matthew A Lydick 48, of Mcleansboro was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route... Read More.