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Chase Mitchell Candlelight Vigil Held Monday Night

A couple hundred of his friends, family, co-workers, and volunteers who helped search all gathered Monday evening at Mahoney Park in Eldorado for a Candlelight Vigil in honor of Chase Edward Mitchell. Our own Jc Tinsley was there for WROY/WRUL News.The Saline County man’s... Read More.

WSRC Will Not Host 121st Grand American

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the 121st Grand American World Trapshooting Championships, traditionally held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta, will not take place at the... Read More.

Schneider Sentenced to 7 Years in IDOC Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Carmi man, Jason P. Schneider was sentenced Monday in White County Court to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 2 years of Mandatory Supervised Release on a class 2 felony for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. The Southern... Read More.

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Reminder: Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Is July 15, Just 1 Month Away

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline Previously Extended Three Months Due To COVID-19; Many Have Already FiledToday, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns and payments are due July 15, the same date set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for... Read More.

Carmi-White County School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County School Board met last night at the CWC Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria.District Technology Coordinator Robin Huggins discussed the district technology and how they are preparing for the possibility of remote learning for next year. She said more than 350 Chromebooks have... Read More.

Third White County Positive CoViD-19 Case Confirmed

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities with Egyptian Health Department have confirmed just the 3rd positive White County resident to test positive for CoViD-19. EHD was notified of the potential on Sunday, June 14th and today (June 15th) were able to confirm the case. The individual, a woman in... Read More.

Weekend Police Reports 6-12 thru 6-14

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Shawneetown woman now has a court date following her arrest around high noon on Sunday. Carmi Police observed 43 year old Crystal Napier waiting in front of the police department for a scheduled child custody exchange and an officer noticed she was wanted... Read More.

NCOE Graduation 2020

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Below, find the audio from the 2020 NCOE Graduation held on Friday, June 12th. If you'd like a copy of the audio on CD, please contact WROY/WRUL Radio at 618-382-4161 or send an email to [email protected]. CD copies can be made available for... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested For Failure to Appear Warrant After Found Wandering Rural Crossville

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

A 45 year old Carmi man is behind bars in the White County Jail following his arrest Sunday afternoon just before 3pm. According to the White County Sheriff’s office, a deputy was called to a rural Crossville location where the reporting party says he... Read More.

Names Released in Serious Accident on Main Street in Carmi Monday Morning Sending Two Men to Hospitals, One via Life Flight

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Updated Story at 3:15pm, June 15Additional details are now available following Monday morning’s motor vehicle accident that sent both occupants to hospitals. Carmi Police say it was just before 9am when they were dispatched to the scene across from McDonalds. Chief Jason Carter confirms... Read More.