Local News

Bruder Joins Blankenberger to Grow Carmi Youth Running Clubs

Thursday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

For the last two years, Jenny Blankenberger has been building That Fast Girl Running Club. WROY/WRUL News sat down with the speedster in an Open Line earlier in the week…find it here We also learned Blankenberger has found assistance to help launch a similar... Read More.

3rd Annual WRUL Pets RULe Pet Fair “Itching” for a Good Time this Saturday

Thursday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

The 3rd annual WRUL Pets RULe Pet Fair comes to Carmi this Saturday from 9am – noon at the White County Fairgrounds. Tammy Knight, president of partner organization Pets @ Risk, says more than 60 raffle baskets will be available and multiple vendors will... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Barry Cleveland – The Cleveland Collection

Thursday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Barry Cleveland, a history connoisseur, talented former journalist, and respected community member. On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the pair talk about local history and Cleveland's legacy, the Cleveland Collection. He's put... Read More.

Carmi Cops Make Arrests of Grayville, Crossville, Marion, Illinois Residents Wednesday

Thursday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville man and a Crossville woman are free on Notice to Appear citations following a traffic street on Marguerite Street in Carmi Wednesday night. Cops pulled over 33-year-old Michael Hays around 10:15pm and subsequently charged him with Driving while License Suspended and Possession... Read More.

Mallory Arrested on Warrant

Wednesday, June 5 by Nicole Behnke

26-year-old Brittany Mallory was taken to the White County Jail Tuesday by the White County Sheriff’s Department. An officer reported to a residence in search of Mallory, and once she was located he advised her of the reason he was there, she had a... Read More.

Tensions from Last Carmi Council Meeting Bleed into Next Gathering

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Following the May 21st Carmi City Council meeting, family and friends duked it out on social media based on alderwoman Lacey Bradshaw asking questions surrounding financial transfers and overtime by the ladies in the Carmi Light and Water office. The report on the council... Read More.

Open Line – Norris City Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc catches up with Amanda Courson from the Norris City Chamber as well as Millie Brooks, a fixture in Norris City and the Farmer's Market. It's coming up Thursday from 5-7pm and at a new location... Read More.

Carmi Man Jailed on Attempted Arson, Domestic Violence, and Assault Tuesday

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars on charges of Attempted Residential Arson, Domestic Violence, and Assault after a Tuesday afternoon incident. 50-year-old Dale McLain of 508 West Sycamore allegedly locked his father and sister out of the house, took a gas can inside and... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Serves Two Separate Domestic Charges Over the Weekend

Tuesday, June 4 by Nicole Behnke

A complaint was signed on Saturday against 37-year-old Dustin Coston for Domestic Battery.According to the affidavit, Sheena Coston contacted the White County Sheriff’s Department stating that Dustin had strangled her and threatened to slit her throat.Officers responded to the residence... Read More.

Water Plant Update, Storm Damage, and More from Norris City Village Meeting

Tuesday, June 4 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…In update on the new water plant, the plan is to move the location of the plant to where the grand storage tanks are, which is closer to the... Read More.