Local News

Liquor Coming Soon to Carmi Wal-Mart

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Maybe not next time, but soon when you head to Wal Mart to grab groceries and other goods you may need, you’ll also be able to pick up beer and wine thanks to a new Class C Liquor License granted at Tuesday night’s Carmi... Read More.

Grounded Eagles: Eldorado School Board Dismisses Boys Basketball Coaching Staff; Names Wallace Interim

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The chances Eldorado School Board members were going to please everyone Tuesday night were minimal. They were either going to send a message and please other communities’ fans and families or they were going to make Eldorado fans and their own constituents happy. They... Read More.

Egbert Cited for Suspended Registration

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man has a court date later this month after White County Sheriff’s authorities caught him driving on a suspended registration in the early morning hours of December 30th. It was 1am Saturday when a deputy observed a 98 Ford pickup on Burrell... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Taekwondo Center to Celebrate 20 Years with Open House

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Taekwondo Center opened it's doors 20 years ago. Now, a thriving business serving a wide range of ages, Master Ryan Marx joins Open Line to talk about the business and his journey. Tune in and learn more about the upcoming Open House this... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 2, 2024

Tuesday, January 2 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. Last week was a dandy for the Carmi-White County winter sports... Read More.

Flagrant: A Region Reacts

Saturday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

There’s almost always a story that comes out of the annual Eldorado Holiday Tournament. The 2023 edition is no different. It wasn’t the Herrin Tigers three-peating however. This tournament will be remembered for a Hamilton County student athlete getting cold cocked in what many... Read More.

Harrisburg Pair Arrested in Posey County

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A pair of Harrisburg individuals are behind bars in Posey County after being arrested by Mt. Vernon Police Wednesday night. Officer Karlee Eickhoff stopped a red truck just after 10pm for speeding along State Route 62 at State Street. A search of the vehicle... Read More.

Grayville City Workers to Get Increased Wage

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Commissioners closed out the 2023 year with a Wednesday night meeting. Highlights include all employees of the City are getting a $1 per hour increase to coincide with the state minimum wage increasing on January 1st. Two TIF requests were approved; one for... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Warrants

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A 35 year old Carmi man is preparing for a first appearance before Judge T Scott Webb following his arrest just before 10pm Wednesday. According to White County Sheriff’s Deputies, authorities observed Zachary James getting out of a truck and heading toward a residence... Read More.

Shooting Suspect in Jefferson County Behind Bars

Tuesday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

A suspect is in jail in Mount Vernon following a shooting late Christmas Eve. City officials say a suspect shot another person on South Ninth Street shortly after midnight Christmas Eve. The suspect is identified as 20-year-old Maliq Petties. He fled the scene and... Read More.