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White County Sheriff’s Office Responds to ADT Alarm Friday

The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to an ADT alarm having been activated at a Carmi residence Friday evening. Upon arrival, Officers met with the owner of the house, Kalynn M. Service, who said she had been contacted by ADT and arrived home to...

Enfield Man Turns Himself In on White County Warrant Friday

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

23 year old Jordan M. Dotson of Enfield turned himself in to the White County Sheriff’s Department Friday afternoon on a White County Warrant. He bonded out to $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee.

Carmi Police Make DWLS and a Two Warrant Arrest Thursday

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

44 year old Kenneth Brown of Carmi was stopped by Carmi Police Thursday morning around 10:08 after he was observed driving near the high school. He was arrested for Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License. Brown bonded out on $250 cash on the scene.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Following a Public Hearing

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday following a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM regarding the sale of property at 413 N. State Road. An Executive Session will be held during the City Council Meeting to take any action necessary on the sale of...

Local Community Colleges Receive Funding for Critical Capital Projects

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, IL-State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is announcing the release of funding for capital projects at three local community college facilities in the 55th Senate District.As part of the recently approved Fiscal Year 2020 capital budget, funds will be released from the Illinois Capital...

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces Several Patrols in August and September

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police to Conduct Distracted Driving EnforcementCarmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols in Wayne and Saline Counties during late August and early September. This program allows ISP...

Pritzker Administration Launches New Resource for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to Benefit Students, Educators and Families

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL -The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) announced today the publication of a new website to provide a consolidated resource for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) in Illinois. View the new site at

TEN RESIDENTS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 6, 2020, of ten Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline County o a female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 40’s, at home and in...

Nominations for Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year sought for the 76th Annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce Dinner

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Preparations for the 76th Annual Carmi Chamber of Commerce dinner to be held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, are underway. While this year's event will be slightly different- more details to come later- the Chamber is asking for nominations for Citizen of the Year...

White County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Thursday, August 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday night at 7:00 in the White County Courtroom. With respect to the Circuit Court and the recent rise in cases of COVID-19, you are asked to wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom. Please maintain...