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Sleep In Heavenly Peace to Hold Informational Meeting Saturday

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Child “bedlessness” is a national problem, and as a national nonprofit with chapters spread across the country, Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) has provided the solution. We are a volunteer organization that builds beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor and there...

Carmi-White County School District #5 Announces New Mobile App and Website

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County School District #5 is launching a new mobile app that helps students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus, right from their phones. Families are using smartphones as a primary means to communicate. That’s why [School] has worked with...

Equality Man Arrested Monday Morning for Driving While License Suspended

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 44 year old Equality man, Jason M. Hines, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday morning for Driving While License Revoked. Hines bonded on scene to $250 cash.

Enfield Man Arrested for Driving While License Suspended and Multiple Drug Charges Saturday

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Enfield man, Stephen D. Wilson, was arrested by Carmi Police Saturday night for Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop. Wilson was additionally charged with Possession of Meth, Unlawful Use...

Carmi Police Receive Reports of Criminal Damage to Property and Theft

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

59 year old Faye L. Newman of Carmi signed a complaint Saturday evening for Criminal Damage to Property for the tires on her car being punctured. 83 year old Elizabeth J. Woodrow reported to Carmi Police Sunday morning that someone entered her home and stole...

Carmi Woman Arrested for DUI on Private Property Early Saturday Morning

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 19 year old Carmi woman, Morgan Ellen Wall, was arrested early Saturday morning by Carmi Police for DUI on private property after she was located sitting in her vehicle with it running on the lot of Trinity Assembly of God Church. Wall exhibited...

Wabash Valley College Bass Team Signs First Recruit for Upcoming Collegiate Bass Season

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Valley College’s bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, announced the signing of Clayton Halbig, his first recruit for the inaugural bass team at WVC. Halbig signed on Friday afternoon, Jan. 17.Clayton Halbig is the son...

First National Bank Carmi Branch to Hold Open House/Grand Opening This Morning

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This Thursday, The First National Bank welcomes the community for an Open House/Grand Opening for their brand new Carmi branch. Our own Jc Tinsley, for WROY/WRUL News recently sat down with Dean Ackerman, Chris Myers,...

ELASTEC Holds Community Cleanup Day

Tuesday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Elastec will be co-hosting a community cleanup day with the White County CEO program on Saturday January, 25th in the Elastec parking lot at 1309 W. Main St. From 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. White...

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Makes Several Arrests Thursday

Monday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

1-16-20 Gerald R. Launius age 74 of McLeansboro was cited for “Livestock at Large” after a two vehicle crash on the Norris City Road & county road 1550E.WARRANT ARRESTS1-16-20 Akylia Bell age 25 of McLeansboro, arrested on Wayne County warrant for unlawful possession of...