White County Sheriff’s Department Picks Up Six On White County Warrants

Tuesday, August 30 by WROY-WRUL News

On August 26th, Deputy Nick Capeheart went to 600 Eighth Street in Carmi to serve an arrest warrant on 53 year old, Beverly J Newman. Capeheart arrived at the residence and informed Newman that there was a warrant for her arrest for Criminal Damage...

Cheek Arrested On White County Warrant

Tuesday, August 30 by WROY-WRUL News

An Enfield man is being held in the White County following his arrest on a White County warrant. Cale A Cheek, 25, of 107 Jennette Street was taken into custody in the Hucks parking lot during a traffic stop early Monday morning. Cheek was...

Swango Arrested For Criminal Trespass; More Arrests Anitcipated

Tuesday, August 30 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department responded to a possible residential burglary in progress at 501 Seventh Street on Monday afternoon. The homeowner, Shannon Henson called to report that someone was in her home. When officers arrived they arrested 41 year old Tabitha Swango of 822...

Jury Trial For Murbarger Set For September 19th

Tuesday, August 30 by WROY-WRUL News

On Thursday, August 25th, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Michael Molt granted the defense motion to sever two sex crime charges in the Brodey Murbarger case. Judge Molt granted the motion to sever the two counts of home invasion to commit criminal sexual abuse...

Local Sports Recap – August 30, 2022

Tuesday, August 30 by Cole Carter

Cole Carter has today's local sports recap which features high school golf results and the rest of this week's athletic schedule.

CWC Golf split rounds against Waltonville, Vandalia

Monday, August 29 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys and girls golf teams traveled to Mt. Vernon to take on Waltonville and Vandalia Monday afternoon.On the boys side, they fell in another close one to Waltonville, losing 180-185. Zack Roark shot a team best...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Rachel Gray and Devin Lane of Cornerstone Coffee Shop

Monday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice sits down for a discussion with Rachel Gray, owner, and Devin Lane, chef, at Cornerstone Coffee Shop in Norris City. Built on a foundation of faith, Cornerstone was established in 2020....

Local Sports Recap – August 29, 2022

Monday, August 29 by Cole Carter

Back on Friday the Carmi-White County Bulldogs football team began their season with a 46-6 win on the road at Hamilton County. The Bulldogs first team offense scored every time they had the ball. CWC scored twice in the first quarter, twice...

Updated 8/29/22: Carmi Woman Attacked in Own Home Friday Night; Suspect in Custody

Saturday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

A harrowing escape from what could have turned into a deadly encounter has one Carmi woman advising others to be vigilant even in a relatively safe, small town. After returning home from work as a nurse at a hospital in Evansville, Jennifer Peerman was...

Bulldogs dominate Hamilton County to start season

Saturday, August 27 by Cole Carter

Kurt Simon and the Carmi-White County Bulldogs kicked off the 2022 IHSA Football season with a dominant 46-6 victory over the Hamilton County Foxes in McLeansboro on Friday evening.The Bulldogs started the night off with a 71-yard opening drive that was capped off by...