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Farm Bureau Scholarships Available for White County Students

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to a White County student in 2020. In addition, the Young Leader Committee will be offering their own $750 scholarship. Applicants must reside in White County and major in an ag-related...

Grayville Man Arrested for DUI After Driving Car into Pond at Burrells Woods Monday Night

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 22 year old Grayville man, Justin T. Rhodes, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday night around 9:56 PM for DUI at Burrells Woods after driving his car into the pond. Rhodes was issued citations for DUI of Alcohol, BAC of .08 or more,...

Crossville Woman Free on Bond Following Monday Night Warrant Arrest

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Crossville woman, April L. Stephens, is free on $250 bond following her Monday night arrest by White County Sheriff’s Deputies. Deputy Scott Cantrell went to a residence at 303 Second Street in Crossville to attempt to serve a White County...

White County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Report of Vehicle in a Ditch Saturday

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch Saturday evening around 5:23 PM. A maroon 2005 Dodge Durango was found partially in the ditch on the west side of the roadway on County Road 700 E approximately...

Grayville City Council Met Monday

Tuesday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Arrests Sunday

Monday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jessie A McDurmon, 34, of Norris City, turned herself in to Carmi Police Sunday morning on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear. She bonded out to $500 cash.A 23 year old Carmi man, Jacob D. Burnett, was arrested by Carmi Police Sunday...

Carmi Man Behind Bars on Multiple Drug Charges Following Saturday Traffic Stop

Monday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 31 year old Carmi man, David J. Oshea, was arrested by Carmi Police late Saturday night on Burrell Street for having an expired registration. Oshea was found to have No Valid Driver’s License and was arrested. A K9 sniff of the vehicle revealed...

Illinois State Police Announces January Activity and Enforcement

Monday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of January. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,213 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted...

White County 4-Hers Encouraged to Apply for a 2020 Project Grant

Monday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer White County 4-Hers the opportunity to apply for a 2020 Farm Bureau 4-H Project Grant.The goal of this program is to encourage young 4-Hers to begin new projects by eliminating potential cost burdens they may...