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Wease, Brewster And Richards Arrested On White County Warrants

Friday, August 26 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department has arrested three on White County Warrants.On Thursday morning, 52 year David M Wease of 1307B Oak Street was arrested at the White County Courthouse on a warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance. He is being held in the... Read More.

Junior High Softball gets back in win column

Friday, August 26 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Junior High baseball and softball teams hosted Eldorado at Bradshaw Park and Archie Brown field on Thursday.It was a dominant win for the Lady Bullpups, taking down Eldorado 17-0 in 4 innings. Addie Courson was nearly perfect on the mound in... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 26, 2022

Friday, August 26 by Cole Carter

It's Game Day! The Carmi-White County Bulldogs travel to Hamilton County to begin the 2022 football season.Cole Carter spoke with Head Coach Kurt Simon to get a preview on tonight's game.https://soundcloud.com/cole-carter-302066128/wroywrul-local-sports-recap-aug-26?si=2fe05f37da19452eb65338118395a6ad&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Open Line ON DEMAND – Cassie Pigg

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice visits with local author, advocate, and founder of Mom Stuff Cassie Pigg. Listen in for another great conversation.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Waiting for Baby Bird with Elisha Kearns

Thursday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice visits with author and founder of Waiting for Baby Bird, Elisha Kearns. Learn more about her story and how she's helping others by listening in.

Driver Steals Fuel; Runs Another Man Off Road; Still On The Lam

Thursday, August 25 by WROY-WRUL News

Details are still unknown with regard to a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred on highway one between Carmi and Crossville at around 4:15 PM, on August 19th. On August 23rd, Deputy Matt Wicker with the White County Sheriff’s Department went to Maier Grocery... Read More.

Former Baptist Children’s Home House Parent Pleads Guilty To Criminal Sexual Assault

Thursday, August 25 by WROY-WRUL News

A former house parent at the Baptist Children’s Home appeared in court Wednesday and pled guilty to two counts of Criminal Sexual assault, class one felonies. 42 year old Daniel Lanning admitted that between March 31st and April 1st 2022, he “committed two acts... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 25, 2022

Thursday, August 25 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys and Girls golf teams hosted Hamilton County at the Carmi Country Club yesterday afternoon. The girls fell by a final of 190-223. Ava Shiever shot a team best 48, Maeve Atteberry shot a 55, Kinley Carter, Courtney Snow... Read More.

Tate Facing New Charges Out Of Missouri

Wednesday, August 24 by WROY-WRUL News

Ray Tate, the 42-year-old man convicted of murdering Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Riley last year, pleaded not guilty in Clinton County Court, on Monday, to 30 felony charges stemming from events following the crime spree that started after Deputy Riley was shot to... Read More.

Former Carmi Woman Injured In Edwards County Shooting

Wednesday, August 24 by WROY-WRUL News

An Effingham County man is now facing charges related to a shooting on Sunday in rural Edwards County. 42-year-old Sean Adam Curtiss of Altamont was formally charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Additional charges are possible as Edwards County... Read More.