WVC to Host Bass Fishing Workshop With Pro Angler Bradley Roy

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill. — Wabash Valley College’s bass fishing team will be hosting a bass fishing workshop with Major League Fishing, Bass Pro Tour angler Bradley Roy on Feb. 29 in WVC’s Brubeck Theatre. Middle school and high school anglers will be admitted for free.... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Wednesday

Thursday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Dick Dietz was unable to attend the meeting, so the aldermen appointed member Tom Maulding to be Mayor Pro Tem.Chase Partain was sworn in as the new police officer.Rodney Campbell announced his retirement from the Volunteer Fire Department due to injuries he suffered... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Drug Charges Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 24 year old Carmi man, Dakota J. Goodwin, was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday night and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He is being held in the White County... Read More.

White County Board Met Tuesday

Wednesday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It wasn’t a long meeting Tuesday night, but the White County Board gathered for their February meeting from 7 to 7:30pm. Board member Clint Spencer was absent as he’s in Springfield working on the New Harmony bridge project. The only county officers present at the... Read More.

Farm Bureau Scholarships Available for White County Students

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a White County student in 2020. In addition, the Young Leader Committee will be offering their own $750 scholarship. Applicants must reside in White County and major in an ag-related... Read More.

Grayville Man Arrested for DUI After Driving Car into Pond at Burrells Woods Monday Night

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 22 year old Grayville man, Justin T. Rhodes, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday night around 9:56 PM for DUI at Burrells Woods after driving his car into the pond. Rhodes was issued citations for DUI of Alcohol, BAC of .08 or more,... Read More.

Crossville Woman Free on Bond Following Monday Night Warrant Arrest

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Crossville woman, April L. Stephens, is free on $250 bond following her Monday night arrest by White County Sheriff’s Deputies. Deputy Scott Cantrell went to a residence at 303 Second Street in Crossville to attempt to serve a White County... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Report of Vehicle in a Ditch Saturday

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch Saturday evening around 5:23 PM. A maroon 2005 Dodge Durango was found partially in the ditch on the west side of the roadway on County Road 700 E approximately... Read More.

Grayville City Council Met Monday

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An hour at Grayville last night resulted in a handful of updates, but not much action during the city’s initial February meeting. Updates included Chief Burrows Police Activity Report and the Park Restoration Committee via Doug Ford. Ford reported the organization had received it’s... Read More.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Arrests Sunday

Monday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jessie A McDurmon, 34, of Norris City, turned herself in to Carmi Police Sunday morning on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear. She bonded out to $500 cash.A 23 year old Carmi man, Jacob D. Burnett, was arrested by Carmi Police Sunday... Read More.