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White County Second Amendment Town Hall Meeting To Be Held Tonight

Monday, March 14 by WROY-WRUL News

A White County Second Amendment Town Hall Meeting sponsored by IllinoisCarry.com will be held in Carmi, IL on Monday, March 14th at 6 p.m. at 215 Industrial Drive (New Hope Christian Academy). Several new changes in the Firearm Owner Identification Act and the Conceal Carry...

PRE-K SCREENINGS TO BE HELD ON April 28th & 29th

Monday, March 14 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County Schools are conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for Birth to 5-year old children not yet enrolled in public schools, and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks every child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination...

Illinois State Police Assisting In Investigation Of Death Of A Fairfield Man

Monday, March 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Authorities are investigating the death of a Fairfield man.The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 was requested by the Fairfield Police Department to conduct a death investigation in Fairfield, Il.On Saturday, March 12th at approximately 8:00 a.m., 27 year old Trask...

CITY OF CARMI ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT March 26th

Monday, March 14 by WROY-WRUL News

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents only on Saturday, March 26, from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi.CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures:Materials to be recycled must be in the...

Multiple Warrant Arrests Conducted by Carmi PD over Weekend

Monday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

James Arrested For Possession Of Cannabis

Friday, March 11 by WROY-WRUL News

A Maunie man was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Elijah I James, 32 of 288 Vine Street was arrested for having No Valid Driver's License and Possession of Cannabis.Bond was set at $250. James posted bond and was released. A court date...

Schnicker Charged With Driving Under The Influence

Friday, March 11 by WROY-WRUL News

An Officer with the White County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a call on County Road 100 E 1597 N, concerning a truck in the ditch with a possible intoxicated driver. When the Officer arrived the vehicle had already been pulled out of the...

Louisiana Woman Arrested For Driving On Suspended License

Friday, March 11 by WROY-WRUL News

A motorist assist call led to the arrest of a Louisiana woman. On February 28th, an Officer with the White County Sherriff’s Department was dispatched to Centerville Road pass the Skillet Fork Creek Bridge. When the officer arrived, he approached the vehicle and found...

Burglaries, Trespassing and Criminal Damage, Oh my!

Friday, March 11 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sherrif’s Department has been busy investigating multiple incidents around the county.The WCSD received a call from Michael Barbre of 115 Glendale Ave in Carmi, wanting to file a report for damage done to his property. On February 26th, Barbre went in...

Walkenbach Charged With Driving Without A License And Possession Of Cannabis

Friday, March 11 by WROY-WRUL News

On Thursday at around 8:00 PM, an Officer with the Carmi Police Department arrested 37 year old Amber M Walkenbach of 708 S Cross Street. Walkenbach was arrested for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked and Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle.Bond was...