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Duvall Arrested Friday on Warrant for Failure to Appear on Theft Charge

A 23 year old Carmi man, Lonnie J. Duvall, was arrested by Carmi Police Friday on a White County Warrant arrest for Failure to Appear on a theft charge. Bond was set at $500 cash. He remains held in the White County Jail.

Duckworth Arrested on Hamilton County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of Meth

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Friday morning traffic stop lead to a McLeansboro woman’s arrest. Ashley S. Duckworth, 32, was observed by Carmi Police driving a Pontiac east bound on Maple Street in Carmi. The officer knew Ashley had an active warrant for her arrest. The vehicle was...

Ward Cited for DUI and Other Violations Following Sunday Morning Crash

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Amanda T. Ward, 24, of Carmi, was cited by Carmi Police early Sunday morning when officers responded to a vehicle vs. tree crash on Plum Street. After Field Sobriety Tests, Ward was cited for DUI of Alcohol, Operating an Uninsured Vehicle, and Failure to...

Lewis Arrested by Crossville Police Saturday Night on Various Charges

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Melvin L. Lewis, Jr., 25, of Crossville was stopped by Crossville Police at 11:30 p.m. Saturday night on Route 1 south of town. He was arrested for Driving While License Suspended and cited for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol. During a search of the vehicle...

IDPH Investigating Increase In Foodborne Illnesses

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cyclosporiasis cases reported across IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 23 cases that appear to be linked to a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. Cases have been reported in...

IDES Securing Unemployment Benefit Payment Funds for Coming Months

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Trust Fund Usually Replenished by Employer Taxes During Recoveries, Administration Pursuing Additional Federal Options to Cover Unemployment Expenses Across NationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced it will begin to borrow funds from the federal government to continue to meet unemployment...

Hamilton County Board Barreling Along With Road Improvement

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The road improvement project in Hamilton County is barreling along and is expected to be complete by end of summer. All told, the project investment will be 5 million dollars over the 18 months since improvements began. The Hamilton County Board met on Tuesday,...

‘BIG’ (Business Interruption Grants) Program for Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Related Closures: $40 Million Available to Barbers, Restaurants, & Gyms

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey is assisting the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in getting the word out on a new opportunity to help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus related closures. Beginning June 20, businesses can apply for $10,000...

Carmi Police Have a Busy Thursday

Friday, June 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police had a very busy Thursday. 22 year old McKenzie R. Taylor of Carmi turned herself in at the Carmi Police Department Thursday afternoon on a White County Warrant. She bonded out on $500 cash plus a $20 booking fee. Jessica D. Walker, 25, of...