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Carmi Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 46 year old Carmi man, Brandon A. Hensley, was arrested Wednesday morning on a Child Pornography charge. Carmi Police, the White County Sheriff’s Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant around 9:30 a.m. at 300 6th Street in Carmi in... Read More.

Rep. Bailey Reminds of Free Fishing in IL June 19-22: Great Opportunity for ‘Father’s Day’ Weekend Fun

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey is reminding everyone that the annual Illinois Department of Natural Resource (IDNR) Free Fishing Days celebration is scheduled for June 19 to 22 this year. Free Fishing Days is a four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois when... Read More.

Hamilton County Board to Hold Special Meeting Monday Morning

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will hold a special meeting, Monday, June 22nd at 8:00 AM in the Jury Room, next to the Highway Department on the Second Floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse. The Board will discuss/approve the Letters of Support for the Shawnee... Read More.

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Illinois Farm Bureau Offering $1000 Reward for Information Leading to Felony Conviction for Vandalism of Oil Tank Batteries

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Farm Bureau is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony conviction for the recent vandalism of oil tank batteries in rural Wayne County. Through the organization’s Crime Reward Program, $1,000 is being offered to any person who provides information... Read More.

Carmi City Council Gets Update on Hospital Property, new App; More Details from Tuesday’s 6-17-20 Meeting

Wednesday, June 17 by Jc Tinsley

In what initially appeared was going to be a fairly short meeting agenda, we learned some interesting facts at Tuesday’s City of Carmi Council meeting. Directly from the agenda, two sealed bids were received by the city for excess equipment, a 2001 Dodge Ram... Read More.

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement today after testing positive for COVID-19. “After experiencing minor symptoms over the weekend, I consulted with my health care provider using telehealth services. Upon the advice of my doctor, I was tested yesterday and informed today that I have tested positive... Read More.

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2020 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, June 16- The 9th Annual Mt. Vernon Fall Fest will be held September 25th and 26th this year. The festival’s theme, “#618Strong”, was recently decided upon in light of the challenges 2020 has brought our region. The theme will encompass the entire Southern Illinois... Read More.

Griffin Arrested on White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass Tuesday

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 35 year old Carmi man, Josiah Thompson Griffin, was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday night at the intersection of Main and 7th Street on White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass to a Residence. He is currently being held in the White County Jail.... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night; Fireworks Celebration Will Be Held on the Fourth

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met last night. The board agreed to have a Fourth of July fireworks celebration and because of the type of fireworks used and due to it not being a very large display, they decided insurance for it was not needed. And... Read More.

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Tuesday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

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