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An Attempted Theft Has Been Reported

Tuesday, October 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department took a report on an attempted theft Monday, October 18th.Mericar Brown of 1588 County Road, 1650 East in Carmi, reported that sometime over the weekend, someone tried to steal money from one of her cash honor boxes at the John...

Carmi Unit #5 Has Lengthy Meeting

Tuesday, October 19 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board met (last night) Monday night for its regular monthly session in a meeting that took almost two hours, but most of that concerned regular business. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…In November of 2019, the...

Sale Arrested For Battery

Tuesday, October 19 by WROY-WRUL News

On Friday, October 15th, at around 2:20 PM, Officer’s from the White County Sheriff’s Department responded to an incident at 403 West Main Street in Crossville over a dispute involving the property.The caller reported that 37 year old Jeremiah Burnett of Crossville was on...

Shots Fired into Apartment in Carmi Friday Night

Tuesday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are looking for at least one individual involved in a suspected drive by shooting attempt last Friday night. Officers say they responded to a shots fired call just before 11pm at the Rice Street apartments. Law enforcement say they found 5 bullet...

Unit #5 School Board Meeting Being Held Tonight

Monday, October 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education will meet tonight, at 7:00 PM in the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria. Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education will be followed.This includes:-Attendees must wear a face mask-Attendees...

Tires And Tools Stolen From Local Farm

Monday, October 18 by WROY-WRUL News

On October 14th, the White County Sheriff’s Department took a report on some truck tires that were pilfered from Woodrow Farms in Enfield.Late Thursday afternoon, 31 year old William South, manager at Woodrow Farms, was advised by another employee that tires for the truck...

Evansville Man To Appear For Driving While License Are Suspended

Monday, October 18 by WROY-WRUL News

An Evansville man decided to drive without a license and it cost him a fine and a future visit to see the Judge. On October 14th, at 6:28 pm, an Officer with the White County Sheriff’s Department, was East bound on I-64 and observed...

Carmi Man Fled From Local Law Enforcement

Monday, October 18 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a Carmi man that decided flee from an Officer. On October13th, at 4:55 PM, the Officer was Southbound on Ninth near Fackney Street when he saw a wanted subject. The Officer approached 33 year old David...

White County Board Meeting Was Held Tuesday

Thursday, October 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Story Courtesy of Mack KnightThe White County Board meeting was filled with a reel of many issues covered-from members of the community to the White County Sheriff.The meeting started with Adam Allen, the White County Ambulance Director, commented on the recent loss the ambulance...

Township Cemetery Trustee Meeting Was Held Today

Thursday, October 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Story courtesy of Mack KnightThe Township Cemetery Trustee meeting held on October 14th, covered an array of topics pertaining not only to the upkeep of the numerous cemeteries the township oversees, but also the future of White County cemeteries as a whole.In 2020, property...