Local News

Williamson County States Attorney Declines to Pursue Case Against Blades

Friday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

An email obtained by WROY/WRUL News implies that no charges will be filed against now Wayne County Assistant States Attorney Rhonda Blades. The email correspondence is dated May 8th and in it, it’s indicated that Chief Judge William Thurston was called by special prosecutor... Read More.

Wiggins & Rager Win Athlete of the Year

Friday, May 23 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County seniors Kale Wiggins and Ashlyn Rager have been voted as the 2025 WRUL Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year!Wiggins and Rager are both four-sport athletes, leading the way for their teams during the 2024-2025 school year.Wiggins played a vital role... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Southeastern Illinois Center for Pastoral Counseling

Friday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Since 1980, Southeastern Illinois Center for Pastoral Counseling has been helping folks throughout the region. In this edition of Open Line, Brenda Knuckles, a mainstay with SICPC since 1996, sits down with Jc to talk about the services provided, shares her mission, and discusses... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 23, 2025

Friday, May 23 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Softball team will take on Carterville this afternoon in the IHSA 2A Harrisburg Regional Championship.The Lady Bulldogs are playing in their 3rd consecutive regional championship game as they look to make it back-to-back regional titles. Carmi comes into today’s... Read More.

Winter and Stone Win Annual Kiwanis Educator and Support Staff of the Year Awards

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

It’s an annual tradition. Since 1968, hand in hand with the Carmi Kiwanis Club’s creed of serving the children of the world, the organization honors those who directly serve the community’s children by handing out Educator and (since 2021) Support Staff of the Year... Read More.

Two Men Arrested Tuesday

Thursday, May 22 by Nicole Behnke

Around noon on Tuesday, White County Sheriff Deputies were notified by the White County Probation office that a male had violated his probation. The deputies arrested Carmi resident Adam Krug for the violation and taken to the White County Jail for booking and processing.Later that... Read More.

NCOE School Board Passes Resolution to Issue of Bonds at Wednesday Meeting

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE School leaders are now able to move forward with the sale of bonds following the April election and are doing so. Kevin Wills, an Investment Banking Specialist with Bernardi Securities provided the Unit 3 School Board with insight at Wednesday night’s meeting. School... Read More.

Illinois State Police Investigation Leads to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Charges of Eldorado Educator

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

On May 20, 2025, the Eldorado Police Department requested Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Investigation Zone 8 to investigate Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault against a teacher aide in the Eldorado School District. As a result, the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office filed... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Daughers of the American Revolution

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Barbara Karger and Allison Brooks join host Nicole Behnke for Open Line to talk about the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Memorial Day service scheduled for Monday at 11am. WROY/WRUL Radio · Read More.

Lady Dogs Upset Harrisburg to Advance to Regional Final

Thursday, May 22 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Softball team traveled to Harrisburg on Wednesday night to face Harrisburg in the semifinal round of the IHSA 2A Regional, and the Lady Bulldogs came away with a 4-0 win.Carmi was looking to avenge a 6-4 loss to the Purple Lady... Read More.