Local News

Local Yoga Instructor Talks Medical Benefits with Area Physicians

Thursday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

For some, yoga is a useful tool in mental and emotional health; for others it yields physical benefits relieving chronic pain and internal disease through mindful stretching. Local yoga instructor Launora recently visited with the medical staff at Ferrell Hospital’s Carmi Family Clinic to...

Pierce Arrested For Driving On Suspended License

Thursday, June 29 by WROY-WRUL News

An Enfield man is behind bars after being arrested during a traffic stop Wednesday evening. At around 7 p.m. Deputy Matt Wicker with the White County Sheriff’s Department was on routine patrol when he observed a vehicle with no registration and a large crack...

Durham Sentenced To Three Years In The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Thursday, June 29 by WROY-WRUL News

A Harrisburg man has been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.Wednesday morning, 27 year old Devin R. Durham appeared in White County Court and was sentenced to three years in the IDOC with one year Mandatory Supervised Release for Burglary, a Class 2...

White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Two Reports Of Theft; Woman Picked Up On Warrant

Thursday, June 29 by WROY-WRUL News

According to the White County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Matt Wicker was called to Logan Street in Springerton on Thursday afternoon concerning a theft of cash. The victim, 55 year old Robert Trout, said he had $4,500 stolen from him. He said he arrived home...

Healy Arrested On White County Warrant

Wednesday, June 28 by WROY-WRUL News

A Norris City man appeared in White County Court this morning after being arrested on a White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass. Deputy Michael Brown with the White County Sheriff’s Department went to 542 CR in Norris City to serve the warrant as well...

Carmi Police Department Arrests Two On Tuesday

Wednesday, June 28 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man has bonded out of the White County Jail following his arrest during a traffic stop Tuesday. Just a little before 3 p.m. officers with the Carmi Police Department stopped 76 year old Darrell Ward of 9th Street at the intersection of...

Open Line ON DEMAND – 2023 Wabash County Fair

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc sits down with Nathan Glick and John Haase of the Wabash County Fair to discuss their upcoming event. The Wabash County Fair is coming up in Mt. Carmel from July 15th - July 21st. Learn more and...

Crossville Man Arrested For Driving Under The Influence; Break In Reported In Burnt Prairie

Tuesday, June 27 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville man is behind bars after law enforcement say they found him parked in the middle of the roadway on Lagoon Street in Carmi late Friday night. A White County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the area after 11pm when a...

McLeansboro Man Arrested After Police Find 100 Grams Of Meth In Vehicle

Tuesday, June 27 by WROY-WRUL News

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office along with McLeansboro Police Department, McLeansboro Fire Department and Hamilton County Ambulance Service responded to a reported traffic crash with injuries early this morning on State Route 142 near County Road 460 East, just west of McLeansboro. The accident...

CWC Jr. High Baseball Open Field Practices & Try-Outs Schedule

Monday, June 26 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Junior High baseball team will be hosting open field practices throughout the month of July for any CWC athletes entering grades 6-8.Open fields are NOT mandatory for anyone looking to try out for the team this...