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.

City of Carmi Issues Statement on Signs Placed in Right of Ways

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Due to several questions, the City of Carmi is issuing a friendly reminder that pursuant to City Ordinance No. 1092 (effective May 1985) and the Illinois Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971 (225 ILCS 440/) signs placed in the right of way are not... Read More.

Peters Providing Ag in the Classroom Across Multiple Counties

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Born and raised in White County, Katie Peters is no stranger to local agriculture. Her mother and father, Paula and Phil Walker, own and operate Indian Creek RV. Phil has been a strong leader and advocate in the NCOE FFA Alumni organization. Katie graduated... Read More.

Warrants Served On Two In The White County Jail

Thursday, March 23 by WROY-WRUL News

A Galatia man was served a White County Warrant on Wednesday while incarcerated in the White County Jail. Sgt. Craig Poole with the White County Sheriff’s Department served the warrant on 40 year old Robert Raudenbush. He was wanted for Failure to Appear on... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 23, 2023

Thursday, March 23 by Cole Carter

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Carmi White County School Board Approves Tenure And Re-Employment Of Staff

Thursday, March 23 by WROY-WRUL News

In the Closed Session of the Carmi-White County School Board Monday night:The board approved the closed session minutes of the February 21st board meeting.Kelsey Hall will be employed as a Special Education Teacher at Brownsville School for the 2023-24 school year to fill the... Read More.

Carmi White County School Board Accepts Five Resignations

Thursday, March 23 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi White County School Board held their monthly meeting for about half an hour Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The Consent Agenda was approved, which included renewing membership in the IHSA so schools can participate in athletic and musical... Read More.

Officers Outsmart Vehicle Thief

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The saying “possession is 9/10ths of the law” is not applicable to stolen vehicles. A rural Carmi woman learned that the hard way Tuesday morning. An initial report was filed with White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss by Mr. Robin Holloway of New Haven. On... Read More.

Townsend Arrested on Assault, Disorderly Conduct Charges

Wednesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars after Sheriff’s authorities were called to a domestic dispute Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched around midnight to 701 Summit Street involving a suspected altercation between 49 year old Jason Townsend and 41 year old Crystal... Read More.

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Spruell Arrested For Domestic Battery

Wednesday, March 22 by WROY-WRUL News

A call in regards to a domestic dispute in progress resulted in the arrest of a Carmi woman Saturday evening. At around 8 PM Deputy Simmons with the White County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the Carmi PD, responded to the call on Sycamore... Read More.