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White County 911 Board Agenda, July 18th, 2022

Wednesday, July 13 by Blake Seely

The White County 911 Board will be meeting On Monday, July 18th at 6pm at the White County Courthouse. Scheduled business includes the PSAP updates, discussion about the Generator Radio Project, the Law Enforcement Install, and the Fire Department Meeting. Additionally there will be... Read More.

Morris Sentenced To Five Years In The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Wednesday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A Grayville woman will be spending the next five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officers, which is a class 4 Felony. On June 17th, 2022, 42 year Evelyn J Morris was arrested after a... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Finds Loaded Handgun In Convicted Felons Vehicle

Wednesday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The discovery of a loaded handgun and cannabis along with no valid driver’s license, landed a Carmi man in the White County Jail. On Friday, July 8th, Deputy Capeheart with the White County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol when he observed a black Nissan... Read More.

McLeansboro Part-Time Officers Receive Pay Increase

Wednesday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for about an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report.The Fiscal Year 2023 budget was approved. There were no changes to it after it was presented at the June meeting.After much discussion it was decided... Read More.

Millsap Arrested For Driving On Suspended Driver’s License

Wednesday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A traffic stop by the Carmi Police Department landed a McLeansboro man in the White County Jail. On Tuesday, July 12th at around 10:15 a.m., officers pulled over 37 year old Phillip Ray Millsap of 704 E Thomas Street due to the plates on... Read More.

Bolin And Grove Arrested For Domestic Battery

Wednesday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

Two Carmi residents are in the White County Jail following a domestic dispute. At around 6:30 a.m. this morning (Wednesday), officers with the Carmi Police Department were called to 301 12th Street in regards to the dispute. 21 year old Tyler A Bolin and... Read More.

Report of Stolen Steel Pipe

Wednesday, July 13 by Blake Seely

A report of a theft took place on the Woodham Lease operated by Keepes Petroleum located on County Road 1900 E south of County Road 2600 N. Michael Keepes of Mt. Carmel told Reporting Officer George Spencer that at some point in the past... Read More.

WRUL News2Go July 12th, 2022

Tuesday, July 12 by Blake Seely

Blake Seely delivers the top stories for Tuesday, July 12th, 2022.https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/wrul-news2go-july-12th-2022?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Conner Arrested For Possession Of Cannabis

Tuesday, July 12 by WROY-WRUL News

A Norris City man is facing charges for drug possession following a traffic stop in Carmi. On Monday, an officer with the Carmi Police Department initiated a traffic stop in the Subway parking lot that resulted in the arrest of 31 year old Roger... Read More.

WRUL News2Go July 11th, 2022

Monday, July 11 by Blake Seely

Blake Seely delivers the top stories for Monday, July 11th, 2022.https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/wrul-news2go-july-11th-2022?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing