Turrentine Behind Bars

Friday, January 12 by Nicole Behnke

Braddon Turrentine, 36 of Norris City, was arrested on January 11 for child pornography and methamphetamine offenses following a joint search warrant detail at a residence on Johnson Street in Norris City. Carmi Police ICAC investigators along with several officers from Carmi Police Department,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 12, 2023

Friday, January 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: The Region’s Premiere Eatery, Deep South, on Marshall in McLeansboro Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Team. Keeping you at your best on and off the court. The Carmi-White County girls basketball team defeated Eldorado last night at... Read More.

SIC Falcons Win Gold at Tournament

Thursday, January 11 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons earned top honors this weekend at the Region IV-Affiliated Forensic League (RAFL) Tournament, bringing home gold medals in team sweepstakes and individual events. The tournament was hosted by Prairie State College, although students competed virtually using a video... Read More.

The Great Restoration: Preserving Carmi’s Robinson Stewart House

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

One of the best ways to honor the past is to preserve it. The White County Historical Society has embarked on what they’ve billed as the Great Restoration. The organization’s President Kristin Land spoke to the Carmi Kiwanis Club Thursday and says it’s been... Read More.

Village of Crossville Wins Grant

Thursday, January 11 by Nicole Behnke

The Village of Crossville's Tiger Park will be getting an upgrade soon.$324,047 will replace the outdated facilities and enhance the park with ADA-accessible sidewalks, parking spaces, and restrooms. The grant will also be used to update the pavilion with a new wiring system, and... Read More.

Supporting New Life in the New Year – Lions Breakfast Jan. 20 to Support Pregnancy Help Center

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Lions Club of Carmi is preparing for their first pancake breakfast of the year on January 20. This Club has historically held monthly breakfasts to support not only their own fundraising efforts, but those of other community organizations, as well. The... Read More.

Norris City Board Met for the New Year

Thursday, January 11 by Nicole Behnke

Scott Mareing for WROY/WRUL was there and has this report…The board gave Mayor Skip Land permission to get a release of funds that were obtained from a Community Development grant, for Phase V of the Water Line Project.They agreed to approve a one year... Read More.

Phillips Arrested on Warrants Wednesday

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest Wednesday evening by Police. Authorities say they picked up 21 year old Loren Phillips of Foley Drive on Sycamore Street just before 7:30pm. He was placed in cuffs on multiple warrants. The White County warrant... Read More.

Enfield Utilities Department in the Red

Thursday, January 11 by Nicole Behnke

Scott Mareing was there for WROY/WRUL News and has the report...It was brought to the board’s attention that the utilities department was in the red to the tune of about $36,000, and there needed to be a utility rate increase to close that gap.... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Dr. Jessica Cook of Pro Rehab Talks Vertigo

Thursday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Dr. Jessica Cook of Pro Rehab to talk Vertigo. Learn more about the causes, treatments available and much more by listening in.