Gun Lawsuit Update Courtesy of IRN

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A plaintiff’s attorney suing Illinois over the state’s gun and magazine ban expects the case to go to trial on the merits in July.Illinois enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms, attachments and magazines over certain capacities in January 2023. Shortly after,...

County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to Host Public Forum

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Projects and activities to prevent injuries and fatalities while maintaining vital services for White County residents will be the main topic of discussion at the White County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting on Monday, May 6, 6 p.m., at the Floral Hall, White County...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce – April 2024

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

With the onset of spring, things are ramping up for everyone and that includes the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Jc checks in with Carmi Chamber President Abby Weiss and Executive Director Megan Newman ahead of the organization's 2nd Handbag Binga event...

Farmer City Man Arrested at Hucks Early Saturday Morning

Monday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Farmer City, Illinois man is in custody at the White County Jail following his arrest early Saturday morning in Carmi. 35-year-old Wesley Harvey of the De Witt County community was picked up just before 3:30am by Carmi Police at Hucks on Oak Street. ...

Local Sports Recap – April 15, 2024

Monday, April 15 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County boys tennis team defeated Union County (KY) on Saturday by a final score of 9-0 to improve...

Open Line ON DEMAND – Alexa Campbell

Friday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Sunday night (April 7, 2024), Carmi native Alexa Campbell was recognized as a winner for directing the collaborative music video of the year (Carly Pearce/Chris Stapleton - We Don't Fight Anymore). Jc catches up with Alexa to talk about her journey from the...

Carmi Township Reports a Successful Year

Friday, April 12 by Nicole Behnke

On Tuesday, the Carmi Township held their annual and monthly meetings, showing positive results.Sixty-nine grants for the Township's General and Emergency Assistance were approved, distributing a total of $20,448.27, marking the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 the most the board has spent helping residents the of...

Bailey Sentenced in Edwards County Court

Friday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

24-year-old Erika Bailey of Grayville was sentenced in White County court April 2nd. Prior to that, Edwards County had their turn. March 26th, Bailey received her sentence for Residential Arson, a Class 1 Felony. She’ll spend a dozen years in prison for the crime. ...

Desper Arrested Following Pursuit Thursday Night

Friday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man with a lengthy record is back behind bars on some of the most serious charges yet. Carmi Police arrested 37-year-old Dylan Desper just before midnight Thursday after a pursuit that ended at the corner of Sycamore and 8th Street. Once officers...

Local Sports Recap – April 12, 2024

Friday, April 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroThe Carmi-White County baseball and softball teams were scheduled to host Flora yesterday afternoon, but those games were canceled due...