Local News

Jerry Cox Foundation awards Healthcare Scholarships

Wednesday, August 28 by Nicole Behnke

The Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund through the Jerry L. Cox Foundation has provided many students seeking a career in the medical field with the resources needed to achieve their dreams. The scholarships provide financial assistance to students entering the medical field, as well...

Carmi Police Take Theft Report; Arrest One on Warrant Tuesday

Wednesday, August 28 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is out on Pre Trial release following her arrest on a Richland County warrant Tuesday afternoon. It was just before 5:30 when 39-year-old Savannah Earl of Elm Street was arrested by Carmi Police at her home. The warrant is in relation...

Local Sports Recap – August 28, 2024

Wednesday, August 28 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team picked up a 3-set victory over Edwards County last night over McDougal-Evers Gymnasium, winning 25-18, 23-25, 25-8.The Lady Bulldogs improve to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in the Black...

Courthouse Update from Greater Wabash and Architect

Tuesday, August 27 by Nicole Behnke

At the White County Board meeting, Jeff Vaughan, a representative from the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Committee, and Lacey Young, a prominent architect working on the possible new courthouse, shared significant updates with the board in public comments.As of August 21st, the County has...

County Road and Ameren Missouri Talk at White County Board

Tuesday, August 27 by Nicole Behnke

While two items were formally on the White County Board agenda for their monthly meeting, the public comments section truly took center stage, serving as the platform for the main topics of discussion.Enfield resident Janice Prince brought a significant concern to the board, County...

Grayville Leaders Keep it Quick and Concise in Final Meeting Before Town Festival

Tuesday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders set a record in brevity Monday night with a 13-minute meeting. Partially due to no executive session and also possibly due to it being the week of Grayville Days, no major action was taken. The treasurer’s report revealed assets in excess of...

Carmi Women Facing Domestic Battery Charges

Tuesday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi women are being held behind bars while awaiting an appearance before Judge Webb Tuesday morning following their arrest. 20-year-old Adalin Roberts of Kerney and 30-year-old India Batty of Sycamore were taken into custody by Carmi Police just before 4pm Monday at Batty’s...

Local Sports Recap – August 27, 2024

Tuesday, August 27 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team traveled to Mt. Carmel last night for their first match of the year, and they came away with a 2-set victory. Winning 25-10, 25-15. The Lady Bulldogs begin the season 1-0,...

Lawyer in the Library

Monday, August 26 by Nicole Behnke

“Lawyer in the Library” Program to Begin in Carmi this Month Second Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is proud to announce the Second Circuit’s “Lawyer in the Library” program will begin in White County this month. The program consists of a local attorney meeting...

Village of Norris City to Hold Public Hearing on Grant Application

Monday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Village of Norris City will hold a Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. on September 3rd, 2024 at Village Hall, 406 S Division St, Norris City, IL 62869 to discuss applying for an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant (OSLAD) through Illinois Department...