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Three Arrested by White County Sheriff Department

Tuesday, January 27 by Nicole Behnke

A White County Sheriff Deputy responded to the Carmi McDonald’s on Friday afternoon and took an individual into custody. Following a request from Edwards County States Attorney Eric St. Ledger, the Sheriff’s Department arrested Maricello Devasquez at Carmi McDonald’s for violating his pretrial release condition.... Read More.

Wilson, Veach Arrested in Carmi Monday

Tuesday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police didn’t let a foot of snow get in the way of making arrests Monday. Just before a quarter after 11am, officers say they spotted 39-year-old William D. Wilson on his Sycamore Street porch while on routine patrol. The arresting officer says he... Read More.

Carmi Officials Ask for Patience as Dangerous Cold Grips Region

Monday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

A major winter storm has blanketed the entire area with more than a foot of snow in some areas. The heavy snowfall has left major highways still ice-covered, while secondary and county roads remain dangerous. Many remain covered even if they were plowed. Officials... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – January 26, 2026

Monday, January 26 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated Harrisburg on Friday Night by a final score of 48-47. Trailing by one in the final seconds, the Bulldogs looked to their sophomore point guard, Carson Miller, who hit the game-winning shot as the buzzer... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Tables Novacom and Grants Approval for HamCo Food and Brew Fest

Friday, January 23 by Nicole Behnke

At the latest Hamilton County Board meeting, members addressed key agenda items, including a payment issue with Novacom Communications, appointments to the Emergency Telephone System Board, and funding for local initiatives. Back in 2023, the board agreed to do business with Novacom, and the company... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 23, 2026

Friday, January 23 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team fell to Harrisburg last night in the 3rd Place Game of the Eldorado Lady Eagle Mid-Winter Classic by a final score of 60-35. The Lady Bulldogs fall to 14-6 on the season, they are scheduled to... Read More.

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White County Court News

Thursday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

In White County court Thursday, 35-year-old Jenny Ward pled guilty to a charge of Theft that dates back to July of 2025. She’ll receive 2 years of conditional discharge, was fined, and ordered to pay Wal-Mart $30.84 in restitution. If she violates that conditional... Read More.

Chalk and Slate Giving New Life to Former Crossville Attendance Center

Thursday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Now Chalk and Slate, the former Crossville Attendance Center has new life. Samantha Youngblood dropped by Carmi Kiwanis on Thursday to detail the history and future of the building. After consolidation into Carmi-White County of 1988, the school taught 4th and 5th graders from... Read More.

NCOE School Board Accpets Bids for Summer Projects, Diesel, Gasoline; Hears Update on New Grading System

Thursday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

An hour long NCOE Unit 3 School District Board meeting Wednesday revealed summer projects planned. The board also accepted bids on diesel and gasoline, and sold a technology asset valued at $380,000. Before all that, board members got an update from school administrators including a... Read More.

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Leaders Bracing for Winter Storm and Bitter Cold

Thursday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

As the region braces for what is lining up to be our first major winter event and potentially one of the most impactful in a generation, industry leaders are in full preparation mode. WROY/WRUL News checked with several leaders who are already working to... Read More.

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Three Arrested by White County Sheriff Department

Wilson, Veach Arrested in Carmi Monday

Carmi Officials Ask for Patience as Dangerous Cold Grips Region

Local Sports Recap – January 26, 2026

Hamilton County Board Tables Novacom and Grants Approval for HamCo Food and Brew Fest

Local Sports Recap – January 23, 2026

White County Court News

Chalk and Slate Giving New Life to Former Crossville Attendance Center

NCOE School Board Accpets Bids for Summer Projects, Diesel, Gasoline; Hears Update on New Grading System

Leaders Bracing for Winter Storm and Bitter Cold

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