Local News

Carmi Police Arrest Two; Local Man on FTA, Kentucky Man on Domestic Battery Charge

Friday, November 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Robards, Kentucky man is facing a misdemeanor charge of Domestic Battery. Carmi Police say they investigated an incident that occurred Monday at the Stewart Street apartment complex. Just before midnight Thursday, authorities placed 25-year-old Ethyn Hicks under arrest after allegedly leaving a 3-year-old... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 15, 2024

Friday, November 15 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team will begin the 2024-2025 season next Thursday at home as they host Lawrenceville.The Lady Bulldogs are coming off a 26-6 campaign, which included their first Black Diamond Conference Championship in 15 seasons. Eric Dixon can... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 14, 2024

Thursday, November 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Black Diamond Conference released their 2024 Volleyball All-Conference team yesterday.Caroline Simmons was named Conference MVP, and Lauren Burzynski was named Co-Captain along with Emmy Goering from Edwards County. Jaya Smith, Ashlyn Rager, and Riley Roark were also named to the BDC... Read More.

Keown Arrested

Wednesday, November 13 by Nicole Behnke

Late at night on November 11th, a White County Sheriff's Deputy noticed a woman at the Road Ranger driving illegally. The officer called dispatch and received confirmation. The driver, Tara Keown, left the gas station and drove towards a County Road, where the Deputy followed and... Read More.

Enfield Talks Booth School with No Resolution

Wednesday, November 13 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met for a little over two and a half hours Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The main subject of the meeting concerned the Booth School, which the board took control of at October’s board meeting. The... Read More.

FMH Clinical Practice Coordinator Selected for ICAHN Rural Health Fellowship

Wednesday, November 13 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Nurse and Wayne County local Jessica Sterling, BSN, RN, has been selected through a competitive application process for the prestigious ICAHN Rural Health Fellowship. ICAHN’s Rural Health Fellowship is a six-month rural health leadership development program for new and emerging C-suite... Read More.

Grayville Welcomes New Assistant Police Chief

Wednesday, November 13 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville has a new Assistant Police Chief. Mason Siegel will assume the second in command post following Tuesday’s Grayville Council meeting. In addition, the city is appointing Logan Elliott assuming he passes the POWER test later this month prior to joining the academy in... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team held their end-of-season banquet last night at the White County Floral Hall. Noah Pollard was named Offensive MVP. Kade Stockton and Stone McGhee were named Co-Defensive MVPs. Eli Bryant was the recipient of the Egbert Award. Kale Wiggins... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 12, 2024

Tuesday, November 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team fell to Bloomington Central Catholic last night in the IHSA 2A Super-Sectional in 2 sets, 25-21 and 25-20.The Lady Bulldogs end the 2024 season with a 37-3 record. Those 37 wins breaks the CWCHS... Read More.

Veterans Recognition Ceremony at SIC

Monday, November 11 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College held its annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Nov. 8 in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby, where students, faculty, and community members gathered to honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans. The ceremony began with the Presentation... Read More.