Local News

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Carmi Bank

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for First National Bank of Allendale (Carmi location), located at 1500 W Main Street in Carmi, at 10am on Thursday, January 23.The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting.

McPherson Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Monday Morning

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Joshua Deen McPherson, 34, of Carmi, is behind bars in the White County Jail following his Monday morning arrest by the White County Sheriff’s Department. Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle in a field...

Carmi Police Make Arrest in Dog Pound Burglary

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 34 year old Carmi man, Brandon K. Newman, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday morning following an investigation in reference to a burglary at the Carmi City/County Dog Pound. He is being held without...

2020 Water Control Operations/Dam Safety Meeting

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rend Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Control and Dam Safety staff will host a public workshop in the Rend Lake Visitor Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss specific...

Carmi Woman’s Book To Hit Bookshelves and Amazon This Friday

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Carmi woman’s first book hits bookshelves and will be available on Amazon this Friday. Founder and CEO of Mom Stuff, LLC, Cassie (Hughes) Pigg is getting real and details her personal struggle with severe postpartum anxiety after giving birth to her first child...

MAPPING for the Future Meeting Tonight in McLeansboro

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tonight at 6:00 p.m., the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs will have an informational meeting about their MAPPING for the Future program at the Laborers Union Hall in McLeansboro. Gisele Hamm, the program’s manager will provide an overview of the program and the benefits...

99th Annual Meeting of White County Farm Bureau Scheduled for Late January

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 99th Annual Meeting of the White County Farm Bureau will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson Street in Carmi, IL.The business meeting...

Carmi City Council Met Tuesday Night; Liquor License Created and Granted for New Restaurant

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A short , albeit productive meeting was held Tuesday night as the Carmi City Council voted to welcome a new restaurant by creating and awarding a new Class B Liquor License.Alderman Steve Winkleman was the lone “No” vote as the City Council welcomes Mr....

Carmi Yard Waste Site Closed Until Spring

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi Yard Waste Site (compost site) is closed until spring. The City apologies for any inconvenience.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Warrant Arrests

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 49 year old Carmi woman, Regina D. Johnson was arrested by Carmi Police Monday evening on a White County Warrant. She bonded out on $2,500 cash. Haley R. Stocke, 26, of Springerton, turned herself in to the Carmi Police Department on a White County...