Norris City Resident Reports Theft

Thursday, May 5 by WROY-WRUL News

On Friday, April 29th at a quarter to four in the afternoon, 39 year old Rachel Cruz-Martinez of Norris City spoke with a White County Sheriff’s Officer by phone about a report of a theft that had taken place at 357 County Road 375...

Ziehm And Hanes Held On Out Of County Warrants

Thursday, May 5 by WROY-WRUL News

It's been the week for warrants at the White County Sheriff's Department.On Tuesday at around 3:00 p.m., 49 year old Tad L Ziehm of Dalhgren, who was currently being held in the White County Jail on other Hamilton County charges, was served an additional...

Interview with Patrick Scates of Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Details have emerged regarding the recent developments surrounding intentions to transform the Ohio River coal dock at Shawneetown. Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal has agreed to a long term lease of river frontage and plans to invest $3 million. Additionally, Elevar Agri-Solutions signed an...

Two Injured in Wednesday Afternoon Wayne County Crash on Highway 45

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

A Flora woman and a Louisville, IL woman are being treated for what officials call non life threatening injuries after a 3 vehicle crash in Wayne County Wednesday afternoon. Illinois State Police say the accident happened on Highway 45 near County Road 2250 North. ...

Lady Bulldogs Softball Remains Atop BDC Standings Following Tuesday Win

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Coach Kaylea Chappelle's Lady Bulldogs softball team remains atop the Black Diamond Conference standings by blasting their way past Eldorado Tuesday afternoon. Roger Hobbs was there and has the recap for WROY/WRUL Sports.

Carmi to Seek Bids for Trash Collection; Renews Employee Safety Incentives at May 3 Meeting

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

It only took 6 minutes for Carmi City Council to breeze through it’s May 3rd meeting. Council passed a resolution renewing the employee safety incentive program. Cynthia Atteberry, City Clerk explains…City employees haven’t had an on the job at fault injury since at least...

Jones Arrested after Allegedly Brandishing Weapon during Disturbance Tuesday Night

Wednesday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is free on bond following an alleged incident on 5th Street Tuesday evening. Carmi Police say they were called to 604 5th in reference to a disturbance at around a quarter after 7. The reporting party alleges 41 year old Kelly...

Norris City Village Board Monthly Meeting Held

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

The Norris City Village Board held their regular monthly meeting Monday night at the Village Hall. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Ed Oliver, representing the Sons of the American Revolution, along with their Treasurer Dr. Patrick Haskell, presented the board with a...

Shumate Arrested For Shoplifting

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department was dispatched to Carmi Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. On Monday, May 2nd, an officer arrested 35 year old MaryLee Dixie Shumate of Norris City, for Retail Theft. Shumate was booked in the White County Jail.Bond was set at...

Linder Racks Up More Charges After Attempting To Flee Law Enforcement

Tuesday, May 3 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville man took a deputy with the White County Sheriff’s Department on a wild goose chase through residential yards and alley ways. At around 8:20 Saturday morning, while on routine patrol, Sgt Craig Poole noticed an individual cutting through a backyard area. Poole...