Local News

Two Female Juveniles Injured in ATV Accident Sunday

Monday, November 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

At approximately 12:52 p.m. Sunday, the White County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Stanley Mayberry Farm, 527 North, 400 East, Norris City in response to an accident involving a side by side ATV. Two female juveniles were transported to local hospitals by their... Read More.

Carmi Police and White County Sheriff’s Department Make Warrant Arrests

Monday, November 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 47 year old Granite City man, Clayton E. Coaliron, was arrested by Carmi Police Friday morning on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a charge of Possession of Methamphetamine and a Wayne County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Makes Two Arrests on Multiple Charges Following Burglary Report

Monday, November 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

37 year old Matthew Levi Frashier of Carmi and 25 year old Celina J. Prince of Maunie are behind bars in the White County Jail following their arrest Friday afternoon on Burglary charges. Frashier is also booked on Felony charges of Possession of Methamphetamine,... Read More.

Carmi Schools Forced to Make a Decision Soon as Buildings are Deteriorating; Open Houses Planned This Week

Monday, November 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Unit #5 School District is at a crossroads and is asking for the public’s advice as it approaches an important decision concerning the best action to take to resolve the deteriorating condition of three Carmi public school buildings. Superintendent Brad Lee,... Read More.

Beall Woods State Park Hosting First-Ever Tagged Fish Challenge

Monday, November 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Beall Woods State Park is hosting its first-ever Tagged Fish Challenge. Forty-five tags are distributed among different species of fish in the park's lake including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear, and channel catfish. The fishing frenzy has begun with only two of the tagged... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Announces Recipients of Fall 2019 Teacher Grants

Monday, November 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce has awarded $300 grants to each of the following teachers in the Carmi White County School District:Stacy Simon - CWCJHS - 7th Grade 3D printerHilary Gee - Jefferson School - Art Supplies for Student MentorSarah Richards - Jefferson School... Read More.

Two Arrested by Crossville Police and White County Sheriff’s Office on Meth Charges

Friday, November 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

36 year old, Jedadiah Locher of Crossville and 28 year old Charlene Read of Mt. Carmel are both lodged in the White County Jail as of 5:00 pm Thursday. The Crossville Police Department along with the White County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant... Read More.

Carmi Man Turns Himself in on Warrant for Domestic Battery; Bail Set at $25,000

Friday, November 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Carmi man, James R. Cartmill is behind bars in the White County Jail after turning himself in Thursday on a White County Warrant for Domestic Battery. Bail was set at $25,000. Online records do not indicate a court date as... Read More.

Village of Burnt Prairie to Begin Hydrant Flushing Monday

Friday, November 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Burnt Prairie will begin flushing hydrants starting Monday, November 4th until the end of the month. During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. The Village of Burnt Prairie apologizes for any inconveience this may cause.

Travelogue Tickets on Sale Now

Friday, November 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 2019-20 Travelogue season begins Thursday, November 14 with “Central & South America”, presented by Marlin Darrah. The program will be held at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield at 7:15 p.m. Journey with Marlin Darrah as he shares some of his recent travel film... Read More.