Local News

Two Hamilton County Men Arrested for Storming the Capitol

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

Two men from McLeansboro have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.Justin LaGesse, 37, and Theodore Middendorf, 36, both of McLeansboro, are charged in a criminal complaint... Read More.

Cheek Gets Five Citations

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

Lige Cheek was pulled over on January 17 for failure to signal when turning. During the stop, Cheek was cited for operating a vehicle while registration suspended. The officer noticed an "Ole Smoky Moonshine" bottle in the middle console, and saw a crystal like... Read More.

Boaz Arrested

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Sheriff's Department received a call on January 17 stating a female was being held hostage inside a camper.Officers arrived on scene and discovered no one was being held hostage or hurt. Crystal Boaz identified herself, along with Richard Travelstead. Officers realized... Read More.

Illuminent Aiming to Improve Quality of Life for Young, Old, and Furry

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Established in 2014, Illuminent is a hemp-based company founded in California. Allison Brooks and Ryan Botsch formed the enterprise in response to Botsch’s own discomfort. Brooks explains… “What happened was, Ryan has pretty severe chronic back pain and it’s been going on for a long... Read More.

County Board Weighs Solar/Wind; Learns how Pre Trial Fairness Act Affecting Coffers

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

With Dustin Harmon of Bellwether Advantage corralling things, the White County Board met with it’s most expediated gathering in months. It took the board just under 40 minutes to get through business Wednesday night. Most of the time was spent discussing making changes to... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 18, 2023

Thursday, January 18 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: The Region’s Premiere Eatery, Deep South, on Marshall in McLeansboro Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Team. Keeping you at your best on and off the court. The Carmi-White County wrestling team defeated Centralia last night at home... Read More.

New Hires, Retirements, and Resignations during CWC Board Closed Session

Wednesday, January 17 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County Unit Five School Board met in closed session last (Tuesday) night to discuss personnel.The retirement of Kim Cruse, District School Bus Driver and JH/HS Noon Student Supervisor was accepted for the end of the 2023-2024 school year.Resignations were approved. Emily Driscoll,... Read More.

City Looking to Secure New Funding to Continue Infrastructure Improvements in North Carmi

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi is looking at more infrastructure improvements and assuming they receive grant funding they’re applying for, will move forward. A public hearing was held prior to the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday night for the purpose of giving the public an... Read More.

RLC Welcomes Ham Co for Community Night

Wednesday, January 17 by Nicole Behnke

Community Nights are organized by the RLC Foundation, Community Outreach, Student Services, and the Athletic Department as a way to welcome high school students on RLC’s campus and feel the school spirit as they cheer on our Warriors at our home games.“[Community Nights] are... Read More.

First Meeting of 2024 for CWC School Board

Wednesday, January 17 by Nicole Behnke

Scott Mareing reports..For about twenty minutes, District Transportation Director Will Knight reviewed the district’s transportation fleet. He recommended for the 2024-25 school year, purchasing four regular school buses, one special education bus, one ¾ ton suburban with a towing package, and one ¾ ton... Read More.