Free Community Rummage Sale at Floral Hall in Carmi Saturday

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Blessed Project invites you to a Free Community Rummage Sale Saturday, January 11th in the Floral Hall at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Clothing for all ages, toys, household items and more will be available at NO COST.... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces Results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle,announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in White and Saline Counties during December. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor Wants Workers to Know Their Rights Regarding Time Off

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The old saying, “You have to work to get ahead,” has merit, but you also need some time off to be a good, healthy worker. In Illinois most full-time workers are legally entitled to time off each calendar week.The One Day Rest in Seven... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Carmi Bank

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for First National Bank of Allendale (Carmi location), located at 1500 W Main Street in Carmi, at 10am on Thursday, January 23.The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting.

Mary Alice Pollard

Wednesday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Mary Alice Pollard, 93, of Carmi, passed away at 5:13 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born in Hawthorne Township on May 17, 1926 the daughter of Herman Grover and... Read More.

McPherson Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Monday Morning

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Joshua Deen McPherson, 34, of Carmi, is behind bars in the White County Jail following his Monday morning arrest by the White County Sheriff’s Department. Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle in a field... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Arrest in Dog Pound Burglary

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 34 year old Carmi man, Brandon K. Newman, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday morning following an investigation in reference to a burglary at the Carmi City/County Dog Pound. He is being held without... Read More.

2020 Water Control Operations/Dam Safety Meeting

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rend Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Control and Dam Safety staff will host a public workshop in the Rend Lake Visitor Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss specific... Read More.

Carmi Woman’s Book To Hit Bookshelves and Amazon This Friday

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Carmi woman’s first book hits bookshelves and will be available on Amazon this Friday. Founder and CEO of Mom Stuff, LLC, Cassie (Hughes) Pigg is getting real and details her personal struggle with severe postpartum anxiety after giving birth to her first child... Read More.

MAPPING for the Future Meeting Tonight in McLeansboro

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tonight at 6:00 p.m., the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs will have an informational meeting about their MAPPING for the Future program at the Laborers Union Hall in McLeansboro. Gisele Hamm, the program’s manager will provide an overview of the program and the benefits... Read More.