Election Results: White, Hamilton, and Gallatin Counties – April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

Gallatin County results are in. With 11 of 11 precincts reporting, we have unofficial totals tabulated Tuesday night from the courthouse in Shawneetown. A total of 1,015 ballots have been counted out of 3,513 registered voters; good enough for just under 29% turnout.In contested... Read More.

Former Wayne City Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges

Tuesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A former Wayne City police chief appeared in federal court Monday and admitted to selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit.Read more at Former Southeastern Illinois Police Chief Faces Federal Charges – WRUL-FMAnson Fenton, 46, of Belle Rive, pleaded... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Baseball team was scheduled to host Red Hill yesterday at Eckerle Park, but that game was canceled due to wet field conditions. The Bulldogs are scheduled to travel to Lawrenceville tomorrow and they will then host North Clay on... Read More.

Wabash County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two on Monday

Tuesday, April 1 by Nicole Behnke

On Monday, the Wabash County Sheriff's Department received a complaint from an individual stating that his stepson was intoxicated and acting belligerent. The stepson, Lewis Wade Linder, was also armed and had discharged a .45 caliber handgun inside a residence. The caller also shared... Read More.

Two Women Arrested Over the Weekend

Monday, March 31 by Nicole Behnke

Last Thursday, a White County Sheriff's Office Deputy was dispatched to the Probation Office regarding an individual violating her probation conditions.The Deputy arrested 37-year-old Tara Keown. The outcome of her appearance before a judge last Friday is unknown, but the case in which she... Read More.

Carmi Police Make DUI Arrest Saturday; Criminal Trespass with Warrants Arrest Friday Morning

Monday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City woman is behind bars after officers say she drunkenly and repeatedly rammed her vehicle into her husbands truck while he was at work Saturday. Officers say they responded to a 911 call just after 3pm at the Vibracoustic East location... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 31, 2025

Monday, March 31 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBack on Friday the Carmi-White County Softball team defeated Benton by a final score of 7-6. Full game recap - https://www.wrul.com/local-news/lady-dogs-erase-5-run-deficit-to-beat-bentonThe Lady Bulldogs improve to 3-2 on the season. They were supposed to travel to Fairfield on Saturday for a tournament, but... Read More.

Lady Dogs Erase 5-Run Deficit to Beat Benton

Sunday, March 30 by Cole Carter

Back on Friday the Carmi-White County Softball team defeated Benton by a final score of 7-6. The Lady Bulldogs fell behind early, trailing 5-0 midway through the 2nd and 5-1 after the first two innings. Carmi picked up 3 runs in the 3rd inning on RBIs... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Brownsville School Foundation

Friday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Brownsville School Foundation was born in 2018 when community members recognized a need and organized. In this episode, Lacey Harms sits down with Jc to discuss the Brownsville School Foundation's mission, efforts, progress, and upcoming events. Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 28, 2025

Friday, March 28 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Softball team will host Benton this afternoon at Archie Brown Field.The Lady Bulldogs are coming off an 11-5 loss on the road against the defending State Champion Carterville Lady Lions on Tuesday. Carmi-White County is 2-2 on the... Read More.