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Mt. Vernon, IL Resident Sentenced To Two Years In IDOC

Thursday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Mt. Vernon, IL resident was sentenced yesterday (Wednesday) in White County Court to 2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Natasha R. Crawford, 40, was charged with Violating an Order of Protection, a Class 4 felony. Her sentence will be followed by... Read More.

A Meth Arrest And A Couple Of Warrant Arrests Keep CPD Busy Tuesday Afternoon

Wednesday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 45 year old Carmi man is being held on drug charges. Tuesday afternoon, Carmi Police officers executed a search warrant at the home of Kendra Obrien, 417 7th Street. Found in the home was methamphetamine related paraphernalia as well as a baggy with... Read More.

New Harmony Bridge Authority Appointments Announced

Wednesday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Governor JB Pritzker has announced multiple appointments recently including two locals to the newly formed New Harmony Bridge Authority. Among them, Spud Egbert, a long time member of the White County Bridge Commission has been selected to serve. Egbert spent 23 years as Treasurer... Read More.

City Hall Remodeling, Tuck-pointing The Library, Main Points Of Discussion At McLeansboro City Council Meeting Tuesday Night

Wednesday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The council agreed to allocate the $275,000 needed to move forward with looking at the remodeling of City Hall, mainly for security improvements and to free up more space.They also approved $2,500 to Shawnee Professional Services for engineering and surveying services to look into... Read More.

Late Property Taxes And Questions From Media Highlight White County Board Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Treasurer Pam Armstrong says it appears the time table will hold with regards to the late property taxes. She’s hoping the documents will make their way to her office around the end of this week or next week and that tax payers will... Read More.

Baptist Children’s Home To Host Fall Festival September 21st

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, celebrating 20 years, will host their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21st, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Admission and parking are free! They will also provide a free lunch and lots of activities, including campus and... Read More.

2019 Corn Day Pet Parade October 12th At 10:00 AM

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

2019 Corn Day Pet ParadeThe Corn Day Pet Parade will begin at 10 am on Saturday, October 12. Participants should meet on Main Street in front of First Mid Bank at 9:30 am. Judging will begin at 9:45 am.The Parade will go down Main Street... Read More.

Belligerent Woman Arrested By McLeansboro Police Saturday Morning

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 45 year old former Florida resident spent part of her weekend in the White County Jail after causing a ruckus following the McLeansboro Fall Festival in the early Saturday morning hours. McLeansboro Police Chief Nathan Taylor says one of his officers was struck... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Seeking Chili Cook Off Entries Ahead of Corn Day

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Do you make a good or mean pot of chili? The Carmi Kiwanis Club wants you to prove it. The annual Kiwanis Club Chili Cook-Off contest is looking for contestants and will... Read More.

Corn Day Pageant Coming Up Friday, October 11th

Tuesday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Women's Charity Club is once again sponsoring a Corn Day Pageant, open to children living in the Carmi White County Unit #5 School District. The pageant will be held Friday, October 11 at 5:30 pm. at the Carmi White County High School Auditorium.... Read More.