Local News

Supporting New Life in the New Year – Lions Breakfast Jan. 20 to Support Pregnancy Help Center

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Lions Club of Carmi is preparing for their first pancake breakfast of the year on January 20. This Club has historically held monthly breakfasts to support not only their own fundraising efforts, but those of other community organizations, as well. The...

Norris City Board Met for the New Year

Thursday, January 11 by Nicole Behnke

Scott Mareing for WROY/WRUL was there and has this report…The board gave Mayor Skip Land permission to get a release of funds that were obtained from a Community Development grant, for Phase V of the Water Line Project.They agreed to approve a one year...

Phillips Arrested on Warrants Wednesday

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest Wednesday evening by Police. Authorities say they picked up 21 year old Loren Phillips of Foley Drive on Sycamore Street just before 7:30pm. He was placed in cuffs on multiple warrants. The White County warrant...

Enfield Utilities Department in the Red

Thursday, January 11 by Nicole Behnke

Scott Mareing was there for WROY/WRUL News and has the report...It was brought to the board’s attention that the utilities department was in the red to the tune of about $36,000, and there needed to be a utility rate increase to close that gap....

Open Line ON DEMAND – Dr. Jessica Cook of Pro Rehab Talks Vertigo

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Dr. Jessica Cook of Pro Rehab to talk Vertigo. Learn more about the causes, treatments available and much more by listening in.

Local Sports Recap – January 11, 2023

Thursday, January 11 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 Tecumseh on the road last...

I Am a Rural Teacher Profile: Cole Carter

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Hailey Winkleman through NREA Often, people who grew up in small towns and the countryside can’t imagine living and working in an urban area. Being accustomed to the rural way of life...

SIC Varsity Esports Team Lands Near the Top for Fall 2023

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Like the rest of campus during the first week of December, members of the SIC Falcons Faction of Gamers (FOG) esports team were busy studying for finals and preparing for the end of the semester. Unlike the rest of campus, they were also...

FMH Donates AED’s to Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631

Wednesday, January 10 by Nicole Behnke

Recently, FMH donated an AED to the Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 to help ensure the health and well-being of the individuals using the facility throughout the year. Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to be able to support the community by donating this life-saving piece...

The Kids are Alright; White County CEO in the Midst of it’s Eighth Year

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County CEO program is now in it’s 8th year. That means current seniors taking part were in 5th grade when the program launched. Class CEO Maggie Gross says the program has been on her radar for several years. “I think for me, it...