ISP Canvassing Region Over Next 2 Months

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police will be out in force this month throughout White, Hamilton, Saline and Gallatin Counties. Sergeant Mark Zimmerman says his troopers will be focusing on seatbelts. Additionally, troopers in Wayne County will be patrolling with an eye towards preventing, detecting and taking... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Man Allegedly Points Loaded Gun at Police

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Mt. Carmel man is behind bars following an armed altercation with police officers there. Police authorities report that 39 year old Bradley M. Hughes met officers at the door with a loaded handgun when they responded to his residence on Westwood Drive to... Read More.

Hamilton County Court News

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Matthew French of McLeansboro is now a convicted felon and will spend nearly 3 decades behind bars. French admitted to having sex with a 14 year old girl at the local park and also was found with topless photos on his... Read More.

Official Details of the 140th White County Fair

Monday, August 6 by Jc Tinsley

Tonight kicks off the 140th Annual White County Fair and with plenty of incorrect schedules out there, you can count on WROY/WRUL News for up to date, correct information. Things will get underway with the White County Fair Queen Pageant this evening at 7... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Lauren Higginson has been hired as its new Executive Director.Higginson is a native of Edmond, OK and has lived in Carmi since 2016. Her resume is impressive. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Business... Read More.

Census Workers Expected to Make Higher Wages Due to Low Unemployment Numbers

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Census is coming and the booming economy could create challenges for getting it done. Conducting the U.S. Census requires workers – 500,000 in all. Those temporary employees need to be hired, trained and ready to go in the next two years. This creates a... Read More.

Carmi Council to Meet Tuesday Following Public Hearing

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council will meet in regular session this Tuesday, August 7th. Prior to the meeting, scheduled for 5:30, a public hearing will be held with regard to zoning 1338 Illinois Highway 1 as Business Zone II. The hope is to amend an... Read More.

I-64 Traffic Crash Wednesday Morning Injures Two

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police responded to a traffic crash in the eastbound lane of I-64 at the Little Wabash River Bridge near mile post 124. The accident happened just after 6am yesterday and involved a blue International Semi and a blue Ford Explorer.The narrative explains... Read More.

Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Tractor Pull Details

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau’s Young Leader Committee will once again host the Youth Pedal Pull at the White County Fair on Saturday, August 11th. The event kicks off at 5 at the Floral Hall.All area youth are welcomed to participate. Three classes for... Read More.

Guardian Center Hosting Firecracker 5K at Grayville Days

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center will be hosting the Firecracker 5K in Grayville. 5th annual Firecracker 5K Challenge to benefit The Guardian Center during the Grayville Days weekend festivities. Proceeds will benefit the children of Crawford, Edwards, Gallatin, Lawrence, Richland, Saline, Wabash, and White counties. The event will... Read More.