Local Sports Recap – February 2, 2023

Thursday, February 2 by Cole Carter

Last night the Carmi-White County Bulldogs took down Edwards County on the road by a final score of 55-42.Mitchel Edwards and Tyler Goemaat led the team in scoring with 15 points a piece. Bryce Conner scored 13. Trey Dixon scored 5. Gavin...

Carmi League of Arts Elects New Officers for 2023; Talks Upcoming Performances

Wednesday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

submitted courtesy of Hailey WinklemanThe Carmi League of Arts met on Saturday, January 28, to hold officer elections for 2023 and discuss ideas for summer theatrical productions. League members discussed and approved the Treasurer’s report and celebrated a successful 2022 season,...

White County Sheriff’s Department Reports The Arrests Of Two Carmi Residents

Wednesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff’s Department dealt with a couple of issues Friday.First, just before 3 PM, Officer George Spencer met with Loren Phillips, 20, of Foley Drive in Carmi, at the Sheriff’s Department. Phillips asked about his having an appointment at the White County...

Georgia Man Arrested During Traffic Stop In Carmi

Wednesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

During a traffic stop on Tuesday evening an officer with the Carmi Police Department arrested a Georgia man after he was found to be in Possession of Cannabis. 32 year old Emanual Brewster was booked in the White County Jail where bond was set...

White County Judge T Scott Webb To Issue Ruling On Lawsuit Against Illinois Assault Weapon Ban

Wednesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

In a serious blow to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s assault weapons ban, the 5th District Appellate Court affirmed on Tuesday Effingham County’s

Open Line ON DEMAND – Norris City Chamber of Commerce and Member of the Month Kountry Kuts Grooming

Wednesday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc visits with Emmy Pruitt, founder of the Norris City Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Courson, board member, and Whitney Hall, owner of Kountry Kuts Grooming, the Norris City Chamber's February Member of the Month. Tune in...

Local Sports Recap – February 1, 2023

Wednesday, February 1 by Cole Carter

Tonight the Carmi-White County boys basketball team will travel to Edwards County to face the Lions in a Black Diamond Conference matchup. The game was originally scheduled for last night, but was postponed due to winter weather. The Bulldogs come into tonight’s...

Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Tabs Peyton as New Executive Director

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Ms. Angela Peyton has been hired as the new Executive Director at GWRPC. Her primary job responsibilities will include management of all activities of the Commission including fiscal management, Commission contracts and grants, acting as a liaison with federal, state, and local officials, and...

Op/Ed – What Would You Tell Those Who Say the Effort to Re-Open the Harmony Way Bridge is a Fool’s Errand

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

After following the Harmony Way Bridge closing for years now, WROY/WRUL News has continued to keep up with the goings on of a small, but dedicated group of individuals "efforting" the span's re-opening. With that, our reporters have been faced with input from the...

Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Prolonged Revenue Boom, State Finds Budget Breathing Room

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WRUL.com By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois[email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Sustained higher-than-predicted state tax revenues have in recent months given lawmakers a level of budgeting flexibility that is, at least in...