Local Sports Recap: June 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023

Monday, June 26 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County Unit 5 schools are looking to fill numerous coaching positions throughout the district. Those coaching positions are: Junior High Softball Assistant Coach High School Softball Assistant Coach Junior High Volleyball Head...

Carmi Police Department Reports The Arrest Of Three

Monday, June 26 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi woman is in custody following her arrest on a Johnson County Warrant. A little before noon on June 22nd Officers with the Carmi Police Department went to the White County Probation Office and arrested 50 year old Tracy Johnston of 8th Street...

Fairfield Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography

Monday, June 26 by WROY-WRUL News

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office has charged a Wayne County man with alleged possession of child pornography. Raoul’s office charged 53-year-old Brian J....

Hosick Welcomes Community for Open House at Country Financial Ribbon Cutting Friday

Friday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

Another in a long line of new Carmi Chamber of Commerce members is celebrating with a ribbon cutting. Kyle Hosick welcomed the community into his new digs at 603 West Main Street Friday. The beautifully remodeled former home is now headquarters for Hosick and...

Stolen Oilfield Property Recovered And Returned To Owner

Friday, June 23 by WROY-WRUL News

According to White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss, the department recovered some stolen oilfield property.On Monday, Sgt. Craig Poole took a theft report from George Mitchell Drilling. A spokesperson from the company reported a drill bit stolen from a location in the Calvin bottoms on...

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND-Author BIll McClain

Friday, June 23 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Bill McClain who talks about writing, traveling and future plans. Tune in to hear more!!

Carmi Junior Pro Football About to Embark on 30th Year

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Entering his 29th year with the Carmi Jr Pro Football team, Spud Egbert says he still has gas in the tank. He expects he’s got exactly 14 years (until his grandkids get through the program) left in him. Egbert says 501c3 non profit started...

Scenes from Carmi League of Arts “The Little Mermaid” – photos courtesy of Asher Penrod for WROY/WRUL

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

County Supervisor of Assessments Provides Clarity on Senior Homestead Exemptions

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Supervisor of Assessments for White County Gary Baxley says he wants to provide some clarity after receiving several concerned phone calls following last week’s White County Board meeting. In the report, the board approved elimination of the yearly renewal of Senior Homestead exemptions. Baxley...

CWC School Board Approves Resignations And New Hires

Thursday, June 22 by WROY-WRUL News

In the Closed Session of the Carmi-White County School Board Tuesday night, the board approved the resignations of Kaylea Stubblefield as Junior High School Assistant Softball Coach, Kelsey Rankin as High School Assistant Softball Coach, Scott Howard as a District School Bus Driver, Shannon...