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Darnell Sentenced to 30 Months in IDOC in White County Court Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced 42 year old Robbie W. Darnell, of Equality, to 30 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release, on a class 3 felony, Reckless Homicide, after a contested sentencing hearing that began Monday afternoon... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Hemp Theft

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tuesday afternoon, Sgt. Craig Poole and White County Deputy Sheriff Randy Graves were notified of a theft that occurred from James McKinney’s hemp field located at 479 Co. Rd. 1925N in Enfield. James followed the suspect vehicle, a silver vehicle bearing Illinois passenger plates... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates a Couple of Burglaries Tuesday

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary report Tuesday morning from Louis M. Hagler of Cape Girardeau, MO.Hagler advised, at 10:51 PM Monday, the alarm for the building located on the south side of his property at 925 East at 2400 North... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 White County Deaths and 18 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of two White County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the families.Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 21,... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Teen Driver Crash Fatalities Down 74%

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

During National Teen Driver Safety Week, White encourages parents to talk to teens about safe driving behaviors Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that teen driver deaths are down 74% since 2007. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), since White’s efforts to... Read More.

It’s a White County Christmas Decorated Storefront Window Contest Announced

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that it is taking entries for its annual, It’s a White County Christmas Decorated Storefront Window contest.This friendly competition beautifies the stores of White County and helps remind everyone of the spirit of the season. All... Read More.

Crossville Man Turns Himself In Saturday on White County Warrant

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

35 year old Nicholas S. Voelker of Crossville turned himself in Saturday afternoon to the White County Sheriff’s Department on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving While License Suspended charge. Voelker was taken into custody and is being held... Read More.

White County Bridge Commission Seeks Funding for Harmony Way Bridge

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Bridge Commission held a Grant Committee meeting earlier this week. The organizational meeting was aimed at finding ways to seek funding for the rehabilitation of the Harmony Way Bridge. Spokesperson Linda Henning says the group is looking at not only federal... Read More.

Grayville Council and White County Board Talk Taxes

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council and the White County Board both met this week and taxes were on the minds of commissioners and board members alike. Monday evening, Grayville commissioners commented on it saying they had received their information from Edwards County for their levy. Edwards... Read More.

White County Clerk Asks Voter with Mail-In Ballots to Mail Them or Bring Them to the County Clerk’s Office

Wednesday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Clerk Beth Sell is asking voters with ballots in their possession to please mail or bring it in person to the County Clerk’s office. She is asking voters to not take it to their polling place on election day.