Local News

Carmi Man and Woman Arrested Following 911 Hang Up

Tuesday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man and woman are behind bars following a domestic dispute Carmi Police responded to Monday evening. It was just after 5:30 when a 911 call came in. Cops arrived at the 8th Street residence after a hang up and found out that...

Local Sports Recap – October 29, 2024

Tuesday, October 29 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will take on Lawrenceville tonight in the IHSA 2A Regional Semifinal in Carmi at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium. The Lady Bulldogs enter tonight's match with a 33-2 record, meanwhile Lawrenceville is 17-16 after...

Nelson, Nalley, and Burlison Arrested on Drug Charges over the Weekend

Monday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

40-year-old Mary Lee Nelson of White County spent Sunday in jail and remained there until she could be seen by a judge Monday following her arrest at a quarter after 1am Sunday. Nelson was pulled over by police at the corner of Elm and...

Local Sports Recap – October 28, 2024

Monday, October 28 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBack on Friday the Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team traveled to Johnston City, and fell by a final score of 28-6. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 6-0 lead on an 8-yard touchdown pass from Madden Anderson to Kade...

Who is Warrensburg-Latham?

Sunday, October 27 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldogs will make the 189 mile trip northwest of Decatur to Warrensburg-Latham High School for the 1st Round of the IHSA Playoffs. It is the first ever meeting between the two schools, so that begs the question, who is Warrensburg-Latham?The Cardinals...

Hargrave Free after Incident with Lovell Friday Night

Sunday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Updated 8:30am, 10/28/24A man can only be pushed so far and Carmi business owner and Unit 5 School Board member Kenny Hargrave had apparently had enough Friday evening. While awaiting an official police report, witness accounts and those familiar with the situation painted a...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Happy Painter Studios

Friday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

Bradley Mullins, a certified Bob Ross Instructor, has launched a painting studio in Carmi. He dropped by Open Line to share his story and to talk more about opportunities to have a wonderful time painting yourself and with friends and family. He does monthly...

Local Sports Recap – October 25, 2024

Friday, October 25 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapTonight the Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team will travel to Johnston City to face the Indians in their final game of the regular season. Both teams come in with a 7-1 record. If the Bulldogs win, they will win...

Kiwanis Welcomes Impressive Collection of Young Leaders Thursday including Second Generation Corn King and Queen

Thursday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

An epiphenomenon is a side effect caused by something else. Several of the 4-H Corn Queen candidates and the solitary King candidate say they were made to join the youth program. All said it has paid dividends for them to this point and will...

Bolerjack Bows Out; Throws Support Behind Stendeback

Thursday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Concerned he and one of his opponents might split votes, the “Baking Marine” has taken his candidacy for mayor of Carmi out of the oven. John Bolerjack issued a statement on social media and to WROY/WRUL News Wednesday evening confirming he was suspending his...