Updated 8/29/22: Carmi Woman Attacked in Own Home Friday Night; Suspect in Custody

Saturday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

A harrowing escape from what could have turned into a deadly encounter has one Carmi woman advising others to be vigilant even in a relatively safe, small town. After returning home from work as a nurse at a hospital in Evansville, Jennifer Peerman was... Read More.

Bulldogs dominate Hamilton County to start season

Saturday, August 27 by Cole Carter

Kurt Simon and the Carmi-White County Bulldogs kicked off the 2022 IHSA Football season with a dominant 46-6 victory over the Hamilton County Foxes in McLeansboro on Friday evening.The Bulldogs started the night off with a 71-yard opening drive that was capped off by... Read More.

Eldorado Man Held For Violation Of An Order Of Protection

Friday, August 26 by WROY-WRUL News

An Eldorado man is being held in the White County Jail without bond for Violation of an Order of Protection. At around 3:30 this morning (Friday) officers arrested 27 year old Kyle David Edwards in the parking lot of the Dollar General in Carmi.... Read More.

Carmi Coal Miner Turned Sculptor/Artist Going Places with Innovative Designs

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

While coal mining pays the bills right now, Brandon Smith has his eyes set on creating large works of art. 3Ten Design was born in 2020 when Smith created and designed a lamp. His... Read More.

Wease, Brewster And Richards Arrested On White County Warrants

Friday, August 26 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi Police Department has arrested three on White County Warrants.On Thursday morning, 52 year David M Wease of 1307B Oak Street was arrested at the White County Courthouse on a warrant for Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance. He is being held in the... Read More.

Junior High Softball gets back in win column

Friday, August 26 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Junior High baseball and softball teams hosted Eldorado at Bradshaw Park and Archie Brown field on Thursday.It was a dominant win for the Lady Bullpups, taking down Eldorado 17-0 in 4 innings. Addie Courson was nearly perfect on the mound in... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 26, 2022

Friday, August 26 by Cole Carter

It's Game Day! The Carmi-White County Bulldogs travel to Hamilton County to begin the 2022 football season.Cole Carter spoke with Head Coach Kurt Simon to get a preview on tonight's game.https://soundcloud.com/cole-carter-302066128/wroywrul-local-sports-recap-aug-26?si=2fe05f37da19452eb65338118395a6ad&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Open Line ON DEMAND – Cassie Pigg

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice visits with local author, advocate, and founder of Mom Stuff Cassie Pigg. Listen in for another great conversation.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Waiting for Baby Bird with Elisha Kearns

Thursday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice visits with author and founder of Waiting for Baby Bird, Elisha Kearns. Learn more about her story and how she's helping others by listening in.

Driver Steals Fuel; Runs Another Man Off Road; Still On The Lam

Thursday, August 25 by WROY-WRUL News

Details are still unknown with regard to a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred on highway one between Carmi and Crossville at around 4:15 PM, on August 19th. On August 23rd, Deputy Matt Wicker with the White County Sheriff’s Department went to Maier Grocery... Read More.