Local News

Carmi Police Make A Couple Of Arrests

Tuesday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 23 year old Carmi man, Joshua M. Farris, was stopped by Carmi Police Friday afternoon, near Fifth and Stewart Streets for erratic driving. He was given field sobriety tests and failed. Farris was arrested for DUI. A breath sample revealed a Breath Alcohol... Read More.

Chamber Dinner Brief Recap

Tuesday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With the 75th edition of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in the books, the last of two business of the year awards per dinner is complete. The Chamber opted to make some changes to its by laws to kick off the... Read More.

Farm to Table Harvest Dinner Coming Up Thursday; Get Your Tickets Now

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Farm to Table Harvest Dinner is coming up this Thursday, October 10th. Patrick Skates and Melinda Nelson were guests on a recent Open Line program and Patrick explained what Farm to Table is all about and how the idea came about…“A friend... Read More.

First Bank Will Host Carmi’s Got Talent Wednesday Night At CWCHS Auditorium

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

First Bank is hosting a Carmi’s Got Talent competition on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 pm. in the high school auditorium. Admission is $5. In addition to the top 3 finishers getting cash prizes, each will also win a spot on the Carmi Kiwanis... Read More.

SIC Archery Holds Annual Zombie Shoot October 18-19

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

For the second year, Southeastern Illinois College Archery Team will host a Zombie Shoot at the Indoor Archery Center and the Outdoor Archery Range in Harrisburg just in time for fall festivities.The event, in cooperation with the SIC Foundation, will be held Oct. 18... Read More.

Robinson Sentenced To Five Years in Illinois Department of Corrections

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

36-year old Brandon T. Robinson of Mattoon, Illinois, was sentenced Thursday, October 3, 2019 to a total of 5-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 2-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County Case No.... Read More.

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Illinois State Police Respond To Friday Night Crash That Claims The Life Of Wayne City Man

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A car crash late Friday killed one person on IL-242. Illinois State Police say 57 year old Troy Manahan of Wayne City, died in the single-vehicle wreck around 9:45 p.m in Wayne County. State Police said in a news release that Manahan was driving on IL-242... Read More.

WVC TO HOST LEGENDS OF YESTERDAY: EVERLY BROTHERS, BUDDY HOLLY, THE BEATLES

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Portraying The Beatles, Las Vegas-based Legends of Yesterday tours nationally and internationally with their tribute to the Fab Four, the Everly Brothers, and Buddy Holly. Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council will be presenting Legends of Yesterday at 7:30 p.m.... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Annual Dinner Tonight

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Around 200 or so of Carmi’s business leaders will convene this evening for the annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce dinner. The gathering, typically serves as an opportunity for the mayor to give a brief “State of the City” address and to hand out multiple... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested On Failure To Appear Warrant

Friday, October 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 24 year old Carmi man, Austin J. O’Dell is behind bars in the White County Jail following his arrest Thursday afternoon by Carmi Police. O’Dell was wanted on a Failure to Appear Warrant on a charge of possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis.... Read More.