Local News

Rankin Arrested On Hamilton County Warrant

Thursday, March 31 by WROY-WRUL News

A warrant out of Hamilton County led to the arrest of a Carmi woman. On Tuesday, at around 1:30 p.m. an officer with the White County Sheriff’s Department arrested 54 year old Melinda Rankin of 1118 Valter Drive on a warrant for Failure To...

Parking on Part of College No Longer Allowed Following Carmi Council Ordinance

Wednesday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The new Carmi Police Department is coming together nicely according to Mayor Jeff Pollard and Chief Jason Carter. Pollard praised the city crews who have been working on the former Leggett’s Market building at the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday, March 29. Once complete,...

Whildermuth Taken Into Custody For Possession Of Open Title

Wednesday, March 30 by WROY-WRUL News

A McLeansboro man is in custody following a traffic stop on Tuesday. An officer with the Carmi Police Department pulled over 26 year old Lyndon T Whildermuth of 312 Jefferson St for failure to use a turn signal when required. Whildermuth told the officer...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Cancer Pathways Midwest Collaborating with Ferrell Hospital

Wednesday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Lacey Harms of Ferrell Hospital and Krista Wilson, the Program Director of Cancer Pathways Midwest to discuss the new collaboration bringing Cancer Pathways to southeastern Illinois. Listen in to learn more and visit

Carmi White County Lady Bulldogs Softball Tops DuQuoin Tuesday 9-2

Wednesday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Lady Dogs move to 2-1 on the season with the win. Roger Hobbs has the wrap.

Carmi Rotary Club Meeting Held

Tuesday, March 29 by WROY-WRUL News

The principal of the Carmi-White County Junior High was on hand at Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club, but Bart King wasn’t there to talk about school, but rather his other passion, the “We Love White County” program.Mr. King began his talk by...

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOLD REDUCED RATE LABS MAY 16th – JUNE 4th

Tuesday, March 29 by WROY-WRUL News

Reduced Rate Lab Testing with Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department will take place May 16th – June 4th by appointment only. There will be six convenient locations to choose from: Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory, Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic,...

Grayville City Council Meeting Held

Tuesday, March 29 by WROY-WRUL News

The Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night. After approval of the consent agenda, the Treasurer reported $1,914,132.88 in the restricted account; $935,328.25 in the investment account; and $454,549.85 in cash available for operations; for a total of $3,304,110.98. The Treasurer also...

Johnson Arrested On White County Warrant For Domestic Battery

Tuesday, March 29 by WROY-WRUL News

On Wednesday the 23rd, a Sheriff’s officer went to 265 County Road 2100 North in Springerton to attempt to serve an arrest warrant for Brian Scott Johnson. Johnson, 53, was charged with Domestic Battery – Strong Arm of a Non-family Member – Aggravated Assault...

Palmiter Arrested On White County Warrant While Trying To Obtain An Eviction Order

Tuesday, March 29 by WROY-WRUL News

A visit to the White County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, March 22nd resulted in the arrest of a Springerton woman wanting to obtain an eviction notice.Tawana M. Palmiter, 52, of 265 County Road 2100 North, turned out to be wanted on a White County...