18 Year Old Carmi Man Arrested Early Wednesday For Illegal Possession/Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor

Wednesday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chase A. Edmonds, 18, of Carmi, was arrested early this (Wednesday) morning for Illegal Possession/Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and a Civil Complaint. He was taken to the White County Jail where he bonded out to $100 cash.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Warrant Arrests Tuesday

Wednesday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

21 year old Timothy Adam Brown of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday morning at his residence at 608 Schumaker Street on a warrant for misdemeanor theft. He was transported to the White County Jail where he bonded out to $250 cash. A 41... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested Tuesday for Distribution of Child Pornography

Wednesday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 20 year old Carmi man, Seth R. Howard is being held behind bars in the White County Jail on a charge of distribution of child pornography. Carmi Police and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted a search warrant at Howard’s residence, at... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council to Meet Tonight

Wednesday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 6 PM at 102 West Main Street.On the agenda will include discussion and/or action concerning the demolition of a vacant residence at 304 South Marshall Avenue, the adoption of an ordinance... Read More.

White County 9-1-1 Board to Meet Monday

Wednesday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County 9-1-1 Board will meet Monday at 6:00 pm at the White County Courthouse. They will discuss and provide updates on the recent CSI Network Issue, Aerial Mapping – White County Assessor Addressing, and PSAP Modification.

White County 4-H Receives Donation from Illinois Corn Marketing Board

Wednesday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Director of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board District 13, Don Duvall, delivered a generous $500.00 donation in behalf of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board for the White County 4-H program to Amy McCarty - Extension... Read More.

County Board Elects to Give Raises to Elected Officials Despite Dissent

Wednesday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In spite of a No vote from County Board member Ken Usery and board member Ron McAnulty abstaining, the White County Board agreed Tuesday night to grant raises to 6 of the County’s Elected Officials. Beginning in December of 2020, the Circuit Clerk and... Read More.

Mock “Active Assailant” Drills to be Conducted at Unit #5 Schools Friday

Tuesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Friday, March 13, 2020, the Carmi Police Department and White County Sheriff's Department will be conducting mock "active assailant" scenario drill trainings. The scenarios will take place at three different school buildings at 3 different times. The buildings will include Brownsville Attendance Center... Read More.

Keensburg Man Sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 49 year old Keensburg man, Mark A. Vanvleet, was sentenced in White County Court Monday to 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a class 4 felony Aggravated DUI While License Revoked followed by 1 year of Mandatory Supervised Release. He... Read More.

SIC’s Model Illinois Government Wins Top Honors at State Competition

Tuesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 6, 2020) -- Southeastern Illinois College’s Model Illinois Government (MIG) team was named a finalist for the “Outstanding Small Delegation” award at the recent legislative competition in Springfield —the highest honor bestowed on a delegation of 13 or fewer. MIG is a legislative simulation... Read More.