Daily COVID Numbers

Wednesday, October 6 by WROY-WRUL News

The Egyptian Health Department was notified of 8 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus.Saline County reported 7, and White County reported 1 new case.To date, Saline County has had a total of 4,550 lab confirmed positives, including 68 deaths, White County... Read More.

Bike Theft Reported To CPD

Wednesday, October 6 by WROY-WRUL News

A report of theft has been made to the Carmi Police Department. According to 38 year old Matthew Morrill, of 608 5Th Street in Carmi, someone stole his sons bicycle green from their property. The bike is black with green striping.A complaint was signed... Read More.

Carmi City Council Meeting Held

Wednesday, October 6 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday night. Although it was a fairly quick meeting, some big decisions were made.First on the agenda was approval for the Carmi Police Department to withdraw from the agreement with White County in sharing the... Read More.

Tennessee Man Fled During Traffic Stop

Wednesday, October 6 by WROY-WRUL News

A Tennessee man landed himself in Jail after fleeing from local law enforcement. On September 30th, at around 7:30 pm, a White County Officer was dispatched to a possible drunk driver on IL Route 1 between Crossville and Grayville. The Officer was advised that... Read More.

Theft of Trike Reported

Wednesday, October 6 by WROY-WRUL News

According to the White County Sheriff’s Department, 56 year old Richard Cashmore of 928 Cain Street in Carmi reported on Sunday night, the theft of a yellow Atlas Industrial tricycle from his yard.Cashmore signed a complaint for theft under $500 at the Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

White County Farm to Table Expected to Double in Size

Tuesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Patrick Scates and Malinda Nelson, organizers of the White County Farm to Table event. The 2019 edition was such a success, it's primed to double in size this year. Limited seating is... Read More.

Bax Named Citizen of the Year; Rice Motors Recognized as Top Business at Carmi Chamber Annual Dinner

Tuesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

A grander night in Carmi, you won’t find. The city’s leaders and most influential business trailblazers gathered Monday night in a return to somewhat normal for their 77th annual Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. Mr. Thys Bax is the 2021 Carmi Citizen of the... Read More.

Low Contestant Turnout Claims Carmi’s Got Talent Contest from Corn Day; Another Event in Peril

Monday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

Low contestant turnout has cancelled one planned Corn Day event and is threatening another. Monday afternoon, a representative of First Bank and Kiwanis member reported the Carmi’s Got Talent contest that was being planned for Wednesday night at the First United Methodist Church has... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce October Member of the Month

Monday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Northcott sits down each month with Jc Tinsley of WROY/WRUL News to unveil the Member of the Month and discuss what's going on with the Chamber and in the community. The October Member of the Month is the... Read More.

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Carmi Man Back Behind Bars After Violating Terms of Parole

Monday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

A 39 year old Carmi man is back behind bars after failing to show up for a sentencing hearing in late August. State’s Attorney Denton Aud says Dustin Acord was re-arrested on September 30th. Acord was originally sentenced to probation for 30 months on... Read More.