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Mt. Carmel Man Arrested In Stabbing Death Wednesday Morning

Thursday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mt. Carmel Police Department and the Wabash County Coroner's Office is investigating a death that occurred Wednesday morning. At approximately 8:39 am, Mt. Carmel Police received a 911 call informing them of a stabbing at 909 N. Cherry Street in Mt. Carmel. ... Read More.

Book Signing Event with Author Cassie Pigg Thursday

Wednesday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Fans of an honest, real look at modern motherhood are raving about local author Cassie Pigg’s new book “Mommy’s Got a Tramp Stamp”. And you’ll have an opportunity to meet the author and have your copy of the book signed on Thursday afternoon from... Read More.

Norris City Man Behind Bars Following Traffic Stop Tuesday

Wednesday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 41 year old Norris City man, Erik Griffith, is behind bars in the White County Jail following a traffic stop Tuesday morning. A Carmi Police Officer observed a beige Olds Alero pull onto Route 1 southbound from the Walmart parking lot. The... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory until 11:00AM

Wednesday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Winter Weather Advisory until 11:00AM* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.* WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana, southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois.* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road... Read More.

SIC Theatre Presents Arsenic and Old Lace Feb. 7-8

Wednesday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois College Theatre presents Arsenic and Old Lace Feb. 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center.Arsenic and Old Lace is a farcical black comedy revolving around the Brewster family. The hero, Mortimer Brewster (Carter Reed of Harrisburg), is... Read More.

Tuition Freeze and New Programs Discussed by SIC Board

Wednesday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to freeze tuition and learn about new programs, recent donations, and cost-saving measures to ensure fiscal stability.The board voted to keep tuition the same at... Read More.

Carmi Manor Rehab Fined $25,000 for Failure To Prevent, Protect From and Thoroughly Investigate Abuse

Wednesday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Manor Rehab, a 74-bed skilled care facility located at 615 Webb Street in Carmi has been fined $25,000 for failure to prevent resident to resident abuse, provide protection from a resident with a history of sexually aggressive behavior, and... Read More.

U-Haul Theft Reported to Carmi Police Monday Afternoon

Tuesday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Just after noon Monday, Wadie S. Issawi, owner of the Carmi Motel, a licensed U-Haul dealer, advised Carmi Police they had a 2017 Ford U-Haul that had been rented on January 8th for one day and had not been returned to any other dealers.... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Omaha Man and Evansville Woman Following Traffic Stop Monday

Tuesday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 39 year old Omaha man, Luther W. McPherson, and a 47 year old Evansville woman, Cindy Lou Miller, were arrested by Carmi Police Monday evening following a traffic stop for a having one headlight out. McPherson was charged with Driving While License Suspended.... Read More.

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New Harmony Bridge Authority Will Hold Their Annual Meeting Thursday, January 30th

Tuesday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The New Harmony Bridge Authority will hold their Annual Meeting Thursday, January 30th at 3:00 PM.Old business will include the status of review of RFP, deed status, a summary of Indiana Bridge Authority meeting, status of Illinois Funding, and an update on By-Laws.New business... Read More.