Local News

Swango Arrested For Criminal Trespass; More Arrests Anitcipated

Tuesday, August 30 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department responded to a possible residential burglary in progress at 501 Seventh Street on Monday afternoon. The homeowner, Shannon Henson called to report that someone was in her home. When officers arrived they arrested 41 year old Tabitha Swango of 822... Read More.

Jury Trial For Murbarger Set For September 19th

Tuesday, August 30 by WROY-WRUL News

On Thursday, August 25th, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Michael Molt granted the defense motion to sever two sex crime charges in the Brodey Murbarger case. Judge Molt granted the motion to sever the two counts of home invasion to commit criminal sexual abuse... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 30, 2022

Tuesday, August 30 by Cole Carter

Cole Carter has today's local sports recap which features high school golf results and the rest of this week's athletic schedule.https://soundcloud.com/cole-carter-302066128/wroywrul-local-sports-recap-aug-30?si=6d666a34bee44fee848508fdd9b07a8d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

CWC Golf split rounds against Waltonville, Vandalia

Monday, August 29 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys and girls golf teams traveled to Mt. Vernon to take on Waltonville and Vandalia Monday afternoon.On the boys side, they fell in another close one to Waltonville, losing 180-185. Zack Roark shot a team best... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Rachel Gray and Devin Lane of Cornerstone Coffee Shop

Monday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice sits down for a discussion with Rachel Gray, owner, and Devin Lane, chef, at Cornerstone Coffee Shop in Norris City. Built on a foundation of faith, Cornerstone was established in 2020.... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 29, 2022

Monday, August 29 by Cole Carter

Back on Friday the Carmi-White County Bulldogs football team began their season with a 46-6 win on the road at Hamilton County. The Bulldogs first team offense scored every time they had the ball. CWC scored twice in the first quarter, twice... Read More.

Updated 8/29/22: Carmi Woman Attacked in Own Home Friday Night; Suspect in Custody

Saturday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

A harrowing escape from what could have turned into a deadly encounter has one Carmi woman advising others to be vigilant even in a relatively safe, small town. After returning home from work as a nurse at a hospital in Evansville, Jennifer Peerman was... Read More.

Bulldogs dominate Hamilton County to start season

Saturday, August 27 by Cole Carter

Kurt Simon and the Carmi-White County Bulldogs kicked off the 2022 IHSA Football season with a dominant 46-6 victory over the Hamilton County Foxes in McLeansboro on Friday evening.The Bulldogs started the night off with a 71-yard opening drive that was capped off by... Read More.

Eldorado Man Held For Violation Of An Order Of Protection

Friday, August 26 by WROY-WRUL News

An Eldorado man is being held in the White County Jail without bond for Violation of an Order of Protection. At around 3:30 this morning (Friday) officers arrested 27 year old Kyle David Edwards in the parking lot of the Dollar General in Carmi.... Read More.

Carmi Coal Miner Turned Sculptor/Artist Going Places with Innovative Designs

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

While coal mining pays the bills right now, Brandon Smith has his eyes set on creating large works of art. 3Ten Design was born in 2020 when Smith created and designed a lamp. His... Read More.