Local News

CWCHS Graduation Moved Indoors Due to Weather

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi-White HS: 2024 CWCHS Graduation Update: Due to inclement weather and the wet conditions of our outdoor facilities, the CWCHS 2024 graduation ceremony has been moved indoors. The ceremony will now take place in McDougal-Evers gymnasium at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6pm.

Carmi Police Enlisting Public’s Help in Locating Local Teen

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police are asking for help locating a local teenager. Rachael Graham-Blake is a 16 year old female who has been reported as missing. Rachael is approximately 5'03" and weighs approximately 150lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. It is believed that Rachael may... Read More.

Illinois State Police Arrest Flora Man for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 26-year-old Braxton D. Allen of Flora, IL, for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (Class X Felony). On April 11, 2024, ISP was requested by the Flora Police... Read More.

Grayville Leaders Gather for First May 2024 Meeting Monday

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders once again are asking citizens to spruce up their yards or at the very least to maintain them. After Commissioner Andi Ford issued a request at the April 22nd meeting, Don Baldwin piped up Monday night to echo the sentiment. Driving around town,... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Dennis Stroughmatt

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

This Friday - Saturday (May 17th - 19th), the Olde Tyme Arts & Krafts Fair comes to Burrells Woods Bicentennial Park. As part of the festivities, Dennis Stroughmatt, an authority on French Creole music will bring his trio to play music for the event... Read More.

Carmi Police Arrest Two Monday

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City woman who ran out of gas Monday morning ended up getting booked for driving on a revoked license. Carmi officers pulled over to assist 47 year old Jena Davis around 9:17am at the corner of Stewart and 3rd. At that time,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 14, 2024

Tuesday, May 14 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County Boys Tennis team was scheduled to travel to Mt. Vernon (IL) yesterday afternoon, but that match was... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Three Weekend Arrests

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

The busy Friday continued through the weekend for Carmi Police. Saturday afternoon, just before 4pm, authorities arrested 58 year old John Rankin of Valter Drive. He was arrested at Pundrakes after allegedly entering the vehicle of a 37 year old white female without permission... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Senator Terri Bryant

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode, Jc catches up with Illinois State Senator from the 58th District, Terri Bryant to talk about important things going on at the state level, locally, and faces questions on why constituents are disengaged, disillusioned, and frankly fed up with politics in... Read More.

White County Ambulance Personnel Have Busy Friday into Saturday

Monday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County Ambulance personnel had a terribly busy Friday night into Saturday that all began with the overturned concrete truck in Carmi in the afternoon. Just before 6pm, emergency vehicles were called to a 2 vehicle accident on I-64 when a box truck side... Read More.