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Page Arrested For Driving While License Suspended

Driving with an open container of cannabis has resulted in the arrest of a White County. At around 2 a.m. this morning (Monday) an officer with the CPD conducted a traffic stop on 28 year old Andrew B Page of 113 Jeanette St in... Read More.

Reports Of Theft And Burglary Made To The White County Sheriff’s Department

Monday, July 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department has received multiple reports of theft and burglary.On July 3rd, William Scott South of 105 First Street in Enfield reported someone had broken into his home while he was out of town. South told Officer Matt Wicker that when... Read More.

Deputy Capeheart Picks Up Six On White County Warrants

Monday, July 18 by WROY-WRUL News

White County Sheriff’s Deputy, Nick Capeheart has nabbed six individuals wanted on White County warrants.Beginning on Friday July 15th at around 12:15 p.m., Capeheart went to 420 IL Hwy 141 in Norris City looking for 42 year old Tim H Robinson. When the deputy... Read More.

Hite Says Cause Of Local Fire Is Still Being Investigated

Friday, July 15 by WROY-WRUL News

Carmi Fire Chief Larry Hite confirms that the investigation continues regarding the the recent fire that destroyed the old White County Lumber building and damaged several surrounding homes. Fire Marshals continue to scour the site and pour over the video footage to determine the... Read More.

Murbarger’s Attorney Asking For Change Of Venue

Friday, July 15 by WROY-WRUL News

Wayne County Circuit Judge Michael Molt has taken under advisement two motions filed by the attorney representing first degree murder suspect Brodey I. Murbarger. Murbarger is awaiting trial on multiple charges related to the disappearance and murder of 15-year-old Megan Nichols of Fairfield. On... Read More.

Tate Facing More Charges In Illinois And Missouri

Friday, July 15 by WROY-WRUL News

Ray Tate, the 41-year-old man convicted of murdering a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy last year, made a Zoom appearance in Clinton County Court on Friday July, 8th on 30 felony charges stemming from events following the crime spree that started after Deputy Riley was... Read More.

Enfield Woman Arrested For Driving While License Suspended

Friday, July 15 by WROY-WRUL News

Driving without a license won an Enfield woman a trip to the White County Jail. An officer with the Carmi Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon that resulted in the arrest of 47 year old Veronica S Fry. Fry was taken... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Announces 2022 Corn Day Theme

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

Corn Day comes your way on Friday, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th. There's another great line up planned, among the highlights include the grand parade on Saturday at 4pm and the Kids and Pet Parade on Saturday morning. Part of what makes those... Read More.

WRUL News2Go July 13th, 2022

Wednesday, July 13 by Blake Seely

Blake Seely delivers the top stories for Wednesday, July 13th, 2022.https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/wrul-news2go-july-13th-2022?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Approval Given To Hire New Sheriff Deputy During White County Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Board met for its regularly monthly meeting on Tuesday evening at the White County Courthouse for about 30 minutes.They approved hiring a Sheriff’s Deputy to attend the August Police training school because of possible vacancies in the White County Sheriff’s Department.... Read More.