White County Remains Oil King by Wide Margin in 2024

Thursday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County continues to lift major oil reserves from the ground and outperform other counties throughout the state in production. A new report out today from the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board shows White County actually increased its production to the largest total since 2020,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 13, 2025

Thursday, February 13 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team was supposed to play Harrisburg at home last night, but that game was canceled.The Lady Bulldogs are scheduled to host Woodlawn tonight for their final game of the regular season. Carmi comes into tonight’s game... Read More.

Over Two Hour Meeting for Enfield Board

Wednesday, February 12 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met in a long two and a half hour session Tuesday night, which featured a spirited discussion about groups using the gym at the Booth School. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…For about 45 minutes, the board members... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Arrest of McLeansboro Man Tuesday Following Traffic Stop

Wednesday, February 12 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro man is free on bond after Carmi Police arrested him just before 8pm Tuesday. Officers pulled over 30-year-old Ethan Bell after they say he failed to use a turn signal turning onto Oak Street from 7th. Bell was then placed under arrest... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 12, 2025

Wednesday, February 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated Eldorado last night on the road by a final score of 67-56.The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 11 in the 2nd quarter, but they were able to cut into the Eldorado lead and... Read More.

Reason for Grayville Police Officer Dismissal Revealed after Monday Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

We now have some answers on just what caused the special meeting and resulting termination of a Grayville Police Officer last Wednesday. WROY/WRUL News received information related to the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request submitted following Monday night’s regularly scheduled council gathering. While... Read More.

Carmi PD Arrest Norris City Man on Domestic Battery Charge

Tuesday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man woke up in jail Tuesday morning following his arrest Monday. Carmi Police arrested 56-year-old Tony Johnson Monday morning just after 9:30am at the McDonalds. Officers were called in reference to an active Domestic Battery and once there located the subjects... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 11, 2025

Tuesday, February 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team defeated Gallatin County last night by a final score of 48-28.With the win, the Lady Bulldogs improve to 17-9 on the season. Carmi will be back in action tomorrow night as they host Harrisburg at... Read More.

Fatal Train Accident

Monday, February 10 by Nicole Behnke

A Monday morning train accident ended with one pedestrian deceased.White County Dispatch responded to a 911 call about a train and pedestrian accident around 7:16 am. Carmi Police spoke to witnesses who advised that the CSX Locomotive and a male pedestrian were heading East.... Read More.

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Judge Webb Finds Statutes in FOID Card Act Unconstitutional in People vs. Brown

Monday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Judge T. Scott Webb Monday morning issued his order and finding in the People of the State of Illinois vs. Vivian Brown. Webb, in a 15 page document, says after analyzing all the evidence in the matter, he finds that Brown’s activity of possessing... Read More.