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Open Line ON DEMAND – One Step Up with Somer Helwig

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, dance studio owner Somer Helwig sits down with WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice to preview what she's bringing to town with One Step Up. Tune in for all the details.

Three Arrested In Carmi On Tuesday

Friday, February 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department reported three separate incidents within a five hour period Tuesday.At approximately 3:30 PM, 50 year old Jerry Lamont of Maple Street in Carmi was arrested at the Burrell Woods entrance road for... Read More.

Travelstead Arrested On White County Warrant

Friday, February 10 by WROY-WRUL News

Richard Travelstead of Carmi was taken into custody on Thursday evening on a White County Warrant. Deputy Matt Wicker and an Officer with the Carmi Police Department went to Travelsteads residence on Shipley Street and informed him of the warrant. Trasvelstead was taken into... Read More.

Newly Unsealed Documents Reveal Further Depths of Abuse at Choate

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois& MOLLY PARKERLee Enterprises Midwest[email protected] This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership... Read More.

Pringle Turns Herself In On White County Warrant For Theft

Friday, February 10 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville woman arrived at the White County Sheriff’s Department to turn herself on a White County Warrant early this morning. At around 7:15 a.m. Maranda Pringle met with Justin Spencer and was taken into custody on the warrant. The charge on the warrant... Read More.

White County Board To Cover Several Topics During Monthly Meeting

Friday, February 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Board will have A LOT of things to talk about at their next meeting on Tuesday, February 14th at 7 PM at the Courthouse, including a new meeting date and time.The board will consider changing the evening county Board meeting to... Read More.

Two Carmi Women Arrested On White County Warrants

Friday, February 10 by WROY-WRUL News

Police Chief Jason Carter reports the arrest of two Carmi women on Thursday.At around 1:30 p.m. 28 year old Sally Spivey of Summit Street was arrested on the Pundrakes parking lot on a Felony Warrant for... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Selling Chili For Super Bowl Game

Friday, February 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Rotary club spent the majority of their Thursday meeting in the kitchen, preparing chili for the upcoming “Super Chili for that Super Football Game.” Patty Mills had done a lot of the prep work, and Little Giant came through with hamburger cooked... Read More.

Norris City Man Arrested On White County Warrant

Friday, February 10 by WROY-WRUL News

A Norris City man is free on bond following his arrest at Kelly’s Quick Stop Thursday. According to NCPD, 43 year old Scott Williams of Wakeford Street was known to be wanted on a warrant for Ciminal Damage to Property and Officer Kody Jones... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 10, 2023

Friday, February 10 by Cole Carter

Last night the Carmi-White County girls basketball team lost to Woodlawn on senior night by a final score of 51-39. Carmi led 35-34 with 3:35 to go, but Woodlawn ended the game on a 16-5 run to pick up their 22nd win... Read More.