Abel Successfully Completes Drug Court Program

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Over 20 people attended the White County Drug Court commencement ceremony Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in the Carmi City Council room. Surrounded by families, friends, and community leaders, Joseph Abel was recognized for successfully completing the intensive probation program.Drug Court Judge Mark Shaner spoke... Read More.

Pre-K Screenings To Be Held On April 20 & 21

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi-White County Schools are conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for 3 to 5-year old children not yet enrolled in public schools, and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks every child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination... Read More.

IDNR Accepting Public Comment On Planned Mine Reclamation Projects

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting public comment through April 30 about the abandoned mine lands reclamation projects that have been selected for work through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).IDNR’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Division was... Read More.

Mercer Named FMH Employee Of The Month

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Merri Mercer, EMT-P who works in the Emergency Department at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, was selected as... Read More.

Lighting Responsible For Fire At Oil Tank Battery

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

Crews are busy battling a fire that was reportedly started by a lightning strike in White County. The White County Sheriff says the lightning caused the fire to break out at an oil tank battery just Northwest of Crossville. We’re told this happened around... Read More.

Persinger Arrested Following Incident At Local Business

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

21 year old Elijah Persinger of Barnett Street in Harrisburg was arrested early this morning following a call in regards to a disturbance at Hucks on Oak Street. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with employees of Hucks who stated they wished to sign... Read More.

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Goff Arrested For Vehicle Theft

Friday, March 24 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi woman who was wanted for vehicular theft is in custody in the White County Jail. On Thursday afternoon officers with the Carmi Police Department arrested 35 year old Jayla Goff for Unlawful Possession of Stolen or Converted Vehicle Theft. She was booked... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 24, 2023

Friday, March 24 by Cole Carter

*UPDATE - The Lady Bulldog softball and Bulldog baseball games today against Benton have been canceled.*The Lady Bulldogs fell to Carterville on Thursday.The Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs host Benton on Friday.The CWC Boys Tennis team will travel to Roxana on Saturday.https://soundcloud.com/cole-carter-302066128/wroywrul-local-sports-recap-march-24?si=ea08ebbc5c4749bb9d2431be8e25e353&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Offensive Struggles lead to Lady Bulldog loss at Carterville

Thursday, March 23 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog softball team fell on the road Thursday afternoon to Carterville by a final score of 3-0. Carterville scored 2 in the bottom of the 5th, and another in the 6th.The Lady Bulldogs only managed... Read More.

Area Rivers Headed Beyond Their Banks in the Coming Days

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

With rain in the forecast, area rivers are headed back outside their banks. The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings throughout the region with moderate flooding expected. The Little Wabash at Carmi is currently forecast to reach 34 feet by 7pm next Wednesday,... Read More.