Local News

Carmi Police Chief Says One Man Wanted; Others May Follow

Monday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It’s now been about 6 weeks since a shelter at Burrells Woods in rural Carmi was vandalized. Police Chief Jason Carter says a warrant was issued for Zachary Thaxton in late August for Criminal Damage to State Supported Property Valued at more than $500. ...

With an Ex in Texas; Police Find Other Wanted Man in Tennessee

Monday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Two Indiana men, one from Mt. Vernon, the other from Evansville have court dates this week following their capture in other states last week. Both men, Zachary Pribble of Mt. Vernon and Macer Ours of Evansville, were wanted as part of Operation Guillotine, an...

Mt. Vernon, IN Detours Could Slow Traffic Beginning Today

Monday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Folks headed to Evansville this morning by way of travelling through Mt. Vernon may need to plan for some extra time to get through the city. Mayor Bill Curtis says due to renovations on Main Street from Water to Sixth, there will be detours...

Another Local Newspaper Takes Measures to Reduce Costs

Monday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An announcement Friday has indicated print readerships continued decline. The Carmi Times is the latest to announce changes to it’s distribution schedule which will take the once powerful local media giant down to only 2 days of printed publication. The Carmi Times, established as...

Hamilton County Board Makes for Third Get Together WROY/WRUL Radio will Cover Tuesday Evening

Friday, September 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Board members will hold their September meeting this coming Tuesday. WROY/WRUL News will have 3 meetings total to cover that evening with the Carmi City Council and Enfield Village also set to convene. The Hamilton County gathering will get underway at 6pm...

New Officers Elected to Carmi Chamber of Commerce

Friday, September 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In less than a month, a couple hundred of Carmi’s business elite will gather for the annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner. The assembly, scheduled for Monday, October 7th, typically serves as an opportunity for the mayor to give a brief “State of the City”...

Carmi City Council To Meet Tuesday Night

Friday, September 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday night at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers. Among the items on the agenda is a request from The Original Company (WROY/WRUL) for a Facade Improvement Grant. They will also consider a request from Carmi-White County High School...

Boil Order Issued For Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers

Friday, September 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

All Saline Valley Conservancy District customers in the city of Junction and all customers southeast of the city of Shawneetown are on a boil order until further notice.

Coach Trey Mason Talks Boys And Girls Golf At Carmi Kiwanis Meeting Thursday

Friday, September 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Coach Trey Mason updated the Carmi Kiwanis club Thursday on the Carmi-White County boys and girls golf teams’ 2019 seasons.Both golf teams are looking good this school year, and Coach Mason spent time discussing each player and his or her special place on the...

Carmi Rotarians Entertained By A Past Member And Past President

Friday, September 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Rotary Club meetingCourtesy of Randy Adams Thursday, September 12, 2019For the program at the Carmi Rotary club’s Thursday meeting, a past member, and past president addressed the large gathering with three separate topics, each extremely interesting and well told.Past President, Richard Roser was the...