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Corn Day Car Show Seeking Entries

Saturday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It’s time to drag the cover off your classics, polish 'em up and plan to head to the annual Corn Day Car Show. It’s coming up on Saturday, October 12th. Registration kicks off at 10am and continues through noon from the West Main Street location... Read More.

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter Warns Public About Facebook Scam

Friday, September 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter is warning the public of a scam that targets all age groups. People are receiving Facebook messages, typically from someone from their friends list that even has the correct profile picture. The message informs the receiver of a Government... Read More.

Salute Music Fest – Darryl Worley Interview

Friday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Mt. Carmel Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting At Super 8

Friday, September 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning at the Super 8 Motel in Mt. Carmel. At approximately 12:35 a.m., Wabash County 911 received a call from an individual at the Super 8 stating someone had just fired gunshots... Read More.

Rotary Club Learns About Ronald McDonald House

Friday, September 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Randy AdamsThe Carmi Rotary club had a fascinating program on Thursday, as the group welcomed Abigail Adler from the Ronald McDonald House in Evansville. Abigail is the Development Director for the house, and came to tell the Rotarians the Ronald McDonald... Read More.

Intoxicated Carmi Man Arrested For Yelling At Jefferson Students

Thursday, September 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Carmi man was arrested Wednesday on charges of disorderly conduct and being a pedestrian under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Police were contacted by Jefferson Attendance Center around 1:56 PM Wednesday to report and intoxicated individual yelling at students at the school. 34 year... Read More.

Healy Among 80 Volunteers Elected to Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame

Thursday, September 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Holly Healy, a standout at pretty much every position she’s held in her professional career has added one more honor to an already distinguished resume. The Norris City woman is now a Hall of Fame member following her recent induction by the Illinois... Read More.

White County Crop Tour Report: Excessive Rains Hinder Yield Potential Of Planted Fields

Thursday, September 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 2019 crop year is one most farmers would choose to forget. Excessive rains early in the growing season hampered planting for many weeks during April, May and June. Many corn fields were never planted, as farmers made the decision to... Read More.

Tracy Orr Brings the CEO Program to Kiwanis

Wednesday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With enough enthusiasm to excite a sleepy, well fed Kiwanian, Tracy Orr, the Coordinator of the high school CEO Program, was the speaker for the Thursday noon luncheon at the Carmi Kiwanis Club on August 29, 2019.Into the fourth year of the program,... Read More.

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Several Disputes Keep Carmi Police Officers Busy Monday Night And Tuesday Morning

Wednesday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 32 year old Carmi man ended up in jail Monday night following what police describe as a verbal domestic situation with his girlfriend. The event happened around 8pm Monday night in the front yard of an 8th Street home in the 600 block. ... Read More.