Local News

White County 4-H New Year Has Begun: New Members Welcome Now

Tuesday, September 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County 4-H would like to build on their future. The new year began September 1 for the 2019-2020 4-H year. Be the best you can be and join a 4-H club today.Ages: If you are ages, five through seven (as of September 1)... Read More.

Public Invited to Recreation Fee Proposal Open House

Monday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shawnee National Forest and the Friends of the Shawnee will be hosting an open house to discuss the recently released forest recreation fee proposal. The open house will take place at the Forest Service-Shawnee National Forest office located at 50 Highway 145 South, Harrisburg,... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Stolen Bicycle

Monday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of a bicycle. Sheriff’s Deputies received a report Saturday morning from Camden J. Allen of Enfield, who told them he parked his bicycle, as he always does, at Booth School Friday morning around 7:30 am.... Read More.

Fort Massac Encampment: A Southern Illinois Tradition

Monday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis will again host the Fort Massac Encampment Oct. 19-20, 2019.One of Illinois’ most popular fall festivals, the annual encampment provides visitors with a chance to experience what life was like at Fort Massac during the 18th and early... Read More.

SIC ARCHERY TEAM TO COMPETE AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Monday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois College Archery team will be traveling to Foley, Alabama, to compete at the U.S. National Collegiate 3-D Championships Oct. 4-6. The archery team consists of 16 team members and five guest shooters this fall. On Friday, the team will endure an equipment... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Dinner Reservations Due Tuesday

Monday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to their 75th Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner on Monday, October 7, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a social hour and continuing at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at Carmi VFW. As always, highlights... Read More.

Grayville School Superintendent Selected As Egyptian Region Superintendent of the Year

Saturday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Division of the Illinois Association of School Administrators is pleased to announce the selection of Grayville Community Unit School District No. 1 Superintendent Sarah Emery as the region’s Superintendent of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Emery, who has served... Read More.

Open Line On Demand – BCHFS Fall Festival with Brian Harland

Friday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Man Arrested Thursday on Parole Violation

Friday, September 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A White County man is behind bars as of Thursday afternoon after an arrest warrant for an Illinois Department of Corrections parole violation was served by the Carmi Police Department. Officers arrived at the home of 26 year old, Rex Dalton Reel, 604 North... Read More.

Prayer Walk Set For Saturday, September 28th

Friday, September 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Do you believe in prayer? Do you believe God can make a change in our neighborhoods? In our schools? In our community? In our nation? Join the local Gideons and the Carmi Ministerial Association for a Prayer Walk, Saturday, September 28th at 9:00 a.m.... Read More.