Local News

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Friday, April 19 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop and apprehended 43-year-old Robert Veatch.Veatch was arrested for Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle by a Driver and was cited for Operation of a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration. Veatch was released from jail with a Notice...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Wabash Christian Supportive Living

Friday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

April 7th was World Health Day and nutrition and wellness are paramount as we age. Jc sits down with Tonia Lamont, Wellness Coordinator for WCSL to talk about maintaining or improving eating habits, staying and keeping well as we age. Listen in for more.

Local Sports Recap – April 19, 2024

Friday, April 19 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 Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Edwards County yesterday by a final score of 6-4 in 10 innings.

Clutch Senior HRs Lead Lady Dogs to Comeback Win Over EC

Thursday, April 18 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team defeated Edwards County yesterday by a final score of 6-4 in 10 innings. The Lady Bulldogs couldn't buy a run in the first 5 innings, as they only had 1 hit and trailed 4-0...

Dawgs Take 1st Place at Flora Invite

Thursday, April 18 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Boys Track team took home 1st Place at the Flora Invite Thursday afternoon with a team score of 178.Beck Huff finished 1st and Nelson Rider finished 3rd in the 100 Meter Race.Huff also finished 1st...

Serious Accident West of Grayville Thursday Afternoon Sends Two to Hospital

Thursday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

A serious accident Thursday afternoon sent a man and a juvenile to a hospital by helicopter. According to authorities, the SUV the man was driving plowed head on into a tractor and implement west of Grayville on County Line Road near 300 East. Medical...

White County CEO Students Preview Annual Trade Show; Recap Year at Kiwanis Thursday

Thursday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The 8th year White County CEO Class is finalizing preparations for the annual Trade Show. Half of them attended the Carmi Kiwanis Club’s weekly meeting to talk about their experience in the program, answer questions, and talk a little about their individual businesses. Class...

Crossville Man Apprehended on Warrant

Thursday, April 18 by Nicole Behnke

A Deputy with the White County Sheriff’s Department noticed, 36-year-old Matthew Gwaltney riding a bicycle on Main Street in Crossville. Gwaltney was wanted on a White County warrant for Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and Driving with a Suspended License.The...

Failure to Appear Warrant Lands Woman in Jail

Thursday, April 18 by Nicole Behnke

Illinois Department of Natural Resources assisted a White County Sheriff Deputy at a residence in Crossville for a warrant.53-year-old Karen Sexton was arrested on an active White County warrant for a Failure to Appear for Forgery. Sexton was detained in the White County Jail.

Enfield Resident Arrested for Domestic Battery

Thursday, April 18 by Nicole Behnke

Deputies with the White County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a residence on First Street in Enfield in reference to a Domestic in progress.Officers noticed an upset woman on the phone, who was identified as Kerri Austin. Kerri told the officers that her and...