West Nile Found in Carmi

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department (EHD) is reporting the first positive mosquito batches for West Nile virus in White County for 2018. Two separate batches of mosquitoes collected in Carmi tested positive for West Nile Virus on Friday, August 3. Illinois Department of Public Health Director,... Read More.

Small Business Development Specialist Arla Murphy Talks with Carmi Kiwanis

Wednesday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Justin DarttAt the weekly Kiwanis meeting on Thursday, the club was addressed by Business Development Specialist Arla Murphy from SIC. She informed the club of the offerings that the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIC has. The SBDC is a... Read More.

White County Fair Crowns 2018 Royalty

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

There's new Royalty at the 140th White County Fair. 10 Little Miss, 5 Jr Miss and 6 Queen contestants squared off at the 2018 pageant.7 year old Carly Digman is the new White County Little Miss, taking over for Ella Carter. She is a... Read More.

Local Sports Notes

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

If you’ve got a Pre-K through 7th grader interested in playing the beautiful game, make plans to sign up for White County’s Recreational Soccer League this Saturday. Pre K players must be at least 4 years of age by August 1st to be eligible. ... Read More.

ISP Canvassing Region Over Next 2 Months

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police will be out in force this month throughout White, Hamilton, Saline and Gallatin Counties. Sergeant Mark Zimmerman says his troopers will be focusing on seatbelts. Additionally, troopers in Wayne County will be patrolling with an eye towards preventing, detecting and taking... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Man Allegedly Points Loaded Gun at Police

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Mt. Carmel man is behind bars following an armed altercation with police officers there. Police authorities report that 39 year old Bradley M. Hughes met officers at the door with a loaded handgun when they responded to his residence on Westwood Drive to... Read More.

Hamilton County Court News

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Matthew French of McLeansboro is now a convicted felon and will spend nearly 3 decades behind bars. French admitted to having sex with a 14 year old girl at the local park and also was found with topless photos on his... Read More.

Official Details of the 140th White County Fair

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Tonight kicks off the 140th Annual White County Fair and with plenty of incorrect schedules out there, you can count on WROY/WRUL News for up to date, correct information. Things will get underway with the White County Fair Queen Pageant this evening at 7... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Lauren Higginson has been hired as its new Executive Director.Higginson is a native of Edmond, OK and has lived in Carmi since 2016. Her resume is impressive. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Business... Read More.

Census Workers Expected to Make Higher Wages Due to Low Unemployment Numbers

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Census is coming and the booming economy could create challenges for getting it done. Conducting the U.S. Census requires workers – 500,000 in all. Those temporary employees need to be hired, trained and ready to go in the next two years. This creates a... Read More.