Local News

Township Discusses Tax Levy and General Assistance

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

The Township Supervisor detailed the 2024-2025 Township Tax Levy, which will now be displayed for twenty days at 304 South Church Street before it is adopted in December.The tax levied totaled $737,900, including the road fund of $346,500 and the town fund of $391,400.Township... Read More.

EAV, Donation to Senior Center, and More for White County Board

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

Supervisor of Assessments Gary Baxley first alluded to a 6% increase in the Equalized Assessed Value, but as of Wednesday night's White County Board meeting, it will be a 10% increase.Dustin from Bellwether stated, "Obviously, this has been a hot-button topic in the community. The... Read More.

Carmi Man Spends Weekend Behind Bars on Litany of Charges

Monday, November 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is being seen by a judge today after spending the weekend behind bars on a list of charges. Carmi Police say they pulled over 37-year-old John Smith of 8th Street about 20 minutes shy of midnight Friday. Once pulled over, Smith... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 25, 2024

Monday, November 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball will travel to Harrisburg tonight for the first night of this year’s Harrisburg Preview Tournament. Carmi will take on Eldorado at 6 PM. The Lady Bulldogs are off to a 1-0 start after defeating Lawrenceville back on... Read More.

Messmer Makes Pitch to Save U of I Extension in Gallatin

Friday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

What now? In November, Gallatin County voters, by a 56% to 44% margin shot down providing revenue through taxes to the University of Illinois Extension which operates 4-H. We reached out for comment from Angie Messmer, County Extension Director after the election and she... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 22, 2024

Thursday, November 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team defeated Lawrenceville last night in their first game of the 2024 season by a final score of 46-16. Caroline Simmons led the team in scoring with 17 points. Torrie Rider scored 16. Addi Elliott scored 6. Ashlyn Rager scored... Read More.

Two Carmi Men Turn Themselves In

Thursday, November 21 by Nicole Behnke

Two individuals turned themselves in at the White County Jail on Wednesday.Scott South was issued a White County warrant for a charge of Criminal Damage to Property over $10,000. South was booked and released with a first appearance set for December 16th.John McKay faced... Read More.

Get Ready for a Su·per·ca·li·fra·gil·is·tic·ex·pi·a·li·do·cious Experience at CWCHS

Thursday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

Just a spoonful of sugar, plenty of laughs, music, and dancing are on tap for this weekend at the Carmi-White County High School auditorium. The Carmi Drama Department is preparing to unveil Mary Poppins Jr Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm with a Sunday... Read More.

Not So Fast…Pollard Files Objection to Stendeback Campaign for Mayor

Thursday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

We told you yesterday the field was set for the Carmi Consolidated Election scheduled for April 1st, 2025. WROY/WRUL News learned this morning of a formal objection filed by current Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard balking at challenger Bill Stendeback’s petition to run for the... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – November 21, 2024

Thursday, November 21 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team tips off the 2024 season tonight at home as they take on Lawrenceville. The Lady Bulldogs are coming off a 26-6 season last year, which included a Black Diamond Conference East Championship. Eric Dixon makes his return... Read More.