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State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries”

Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms as daylight saving time begins this weekend and they turn their clocks forward one hour.“The time change serves as a bi-annual reminder... Read More.

Macedonia Man Sentenced to Seven Years in IDOC in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, March 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 38 year old Macedonia man, Brandon S. Cook, was sentenced Wednesday morning in White County Circuit Court on two counts to be served consecutively, to the Illinois Department of Corrections.He will serve for a total of seven years for obstructing justice and three... Read More.

Crossville Man Arrested Tuesday Night on White County Failure To Appear Warrant

Wednesday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 19 year old Crossville man, Jacob R. Ferguson, was arrested by Carmi Police, late Tuesday night, following a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Guardian Center, in Carmi, on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear. He bonded out to... Read More.

Carmi City Council Met Very Briefly Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A brief agenda resulted in a speedy Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday evening lasting all of 5 minutes complete with the pledge and prayer. The only real news that came out of the gathering was the council’s agreement on a payment request for White... Read More.

SIC Forensic Falcons are 2020 Illinois State Champions; Public Invited to Performance April 2

Wednesday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 3, 2020) — Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named overall state champions in the community college division at the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensic Association March 1, earning both first place in the team individual events category and third in the team debate... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Responds to Disturbance in Norris City Monday Morning

Tuesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call Monday morning around 11:45 am from Eric W. Williams in reference to a disturbance at the residence of Ronald G. Kerns of Norris City. Deputy Weiss spoke with Ronald Kerns who advised that his son Charles... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Craig Morton for IL

Tuesday, March 3 by Jc Tinsley

Steele Sentenced to 4 Years and 6 Months in IDOC Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 50 year old McLeansboro resident, Kelly B. Steele, will be spending the next 4 years and 6 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a Class 2 felony charge of Burglary. Judge T. Scott Webb handed down the sentence Monday in White... Read More.

Black Diamond Conference East All Conference Boys Basketball Team Announced

Tuesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Black Diamond Conference has announced it’s All Conference Boys Basketball team for the 2019/2020 season. Included are MVP Kane Hixenbaugh, the senior leader for the Fairfield Mules. Carmi White County representatives include Senior Ethan Mahon and Junior Peyton Edwards. The squad is rounded... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The village has not yet received amended language on the contract with the White County Sheriff’s Department for dispatch services.Concerning repair/demolition status on various houses in the area, Jessie Roberts talked to the board about repairs to her home at 306 North Carroll Street... Read More.