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Dartt Denied New Sentencing Hearing Thursday Morning

Thursday, July 28 by Jc Tinsley

Denied. That was the ruling from Judge T. Scott Webb Thursday morning in White County Court to a motion filed by public defender Brian Shinkle on behalf of Brian Wayne Dartt. It’s been nearly a year since C.J. Richardson passed away from injuries sustained...

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Wednesday, July 27 by Blake Seely

Blake Seely delivers the top stories for Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi League of Arts Presents Wonka

Wednesday, July 27 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice visits with Sherry Passmore, Lynn Cantrell, and Ellie Orr ahead of the League of Arts Willy Wonka performance. Tune in for another great episode.

State Sales Tax Holiday Beginning August 5th For Back To School Shopping

Tuesday, July 26 by WROY-WRUL News

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced a State Sales Tax Holiday for certain school clothing and school-related items for back-to-school expenses. The state sales tax holiday is a ten-day period during which consumers can purchase certain clothing and school-related items and pay sales tax...

Vehicle Keyed While Parked At Carmi White County High School

Tuesday, July 26 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department has received a report of criminal damage to a vehicle. On Monday, July 25th, officers responded to the Carmi White County High School where they met with Emily Brooke Whetstone of Carmi. Whetstone reported that both the passenger and driver sides...

Mercer Arrested On White County Warrant For Criminal Damage to Property

Tuesday, July 26 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi has turned himself in on White County warrant. On Monday, July 25th, Ethan W Mercer of 307 Winkler Street in Crossville, arrived at the Carmi Police Department and was placed under arrest and booked in the White County Jail. Mercer was wanted on...

White County Sheriff Department Arrests Two

Tuesday, July 26 by WROY-WRUL News

Two out of county residents have been arrested in White County on separate offenses. On Monday July 25th, Deputy Capeheart with the White County Sheriff’s Department was informed that 37 year old Chance W Young, of Fairfield was in the Courthouse and was wanted...

Jack Arrested on White and Jefferson County Warrants

Monday, July 25 by Blake Seely

A 39 year old Norris City woman was arrested on multiple arrest warrants. Melisa Jack was arrested on Saturday July 23rd on a White County warrant for Deceptive Practice and on a Jefferson County warrant for Forgery. After Deputy Capeheart had her transported to...

Oilfield Tubing Theft Reported

Monday, July 25 by Blake Seely

A Report of Theft Over $500 was made Wednesday, July 20th, after Reporting Officer George Spencer responded to the Quad B Oil, Inc. Cobble Enhancement Recovery Unit located on County Road 475 E. William Blythe, owner of Quad B Oil, Inc. stated that at...

Carmi Police Department Weekend Report

Monday, July 25 by Blake Seely

Officers with the Carmi Police Department responded to multiple calls over the weekend ranging from theft to battery. On the evening of July 22nd, police were called to 1001 W Walnut Street in regards to a domestic dispute in progress. When officers arrived to...