Local Sports Recap – February 12, 2025

Wednesday, February 12 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated Eldorado last night on the road by a final score of 67-56.The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 11 in the 2nd quarter, but they were able to cut into the Eldorado lead and... Read More.

Reason for Grayville Police Officer Dismissal Revealed after Monday Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

We now have some answers on just what caused the special meeting and resulting termination of a Grayville Police Officer last Wednesday. WROY/WRUL News received information related to the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request submitted following Monday night’s regularly scheduled council gathering. While... Read More.

Carmi PD Arrest Norris City Man on Domestic Battery Charge

Tuesday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Norris City man woke up in jail Tuesday morning following his arrest Monday. Carmi Police arrested 56-year-old Tony Johnson Monday morning just after 9:30am at the McDonalds. Officers were called in reference to an active Domestic Battery and once there located the subjects... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 11, 2025

Tuesday, February 11 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapThe Carmi-White County Girls Basketball team defeated Gallatin County last night by a final score of 48-28.With the win, the Lady Bulldogs improve to 17-9 on the season. Carmi will be back in action tomorrow night as they host Harrisburg at... Read More.

Fatal Train Accident

Monday, February 10 by Nicole Behnke

A Monday morning train accident ended with one pedestrian deceased.White County Dispatch responded to a 911 call about a train and pedestrian accident around 7:16 am. Carmi Police spoke to witnesses who advised that the CSX Locomotive and a male pedestrian were heading East.... Read More.

Judge Webb Finds Statutes in FOID Card Act Unconstitutional in People vs. Brown

Monday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

Judge T. Scott Webb Monday morning issued his order and finding in the People of the State of Illinois vs. Vivian Brown. Webb, in a 15 page document, says after analyzing all the evidence in the matter, he finds that Brown’s activity of possessing... Read More.

Public Notice: White County Housing Authority Seeking Seasonal Mowing Bids

Monday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Housing Authority is accepting BIDS for lawn care in Crossville, Grayville, and Norris City, Illinois. Please call (618) 966-3868 for information or stop by the office located at 500 Fourth Street in Crossville, IL, to pick up a BID packet. You... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 10, 2025

Monday, February 10 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports RecapBack on Friday the Carmi-White County Boys Basketball team defeated Flora in overtime by a final score of 34-33. With the game tied in the final seconds of overtime, senior Mitchel Edwards drew a foul and hit one of two free throws... Read More.

Two Arrested Early Friday Morning

Friday, February 7 by Nicole Behnke

In the early morning hours of Friday, a White County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a dark-colored vehicle driven by Tyler Dill. According to the report, the driver exited the car and lifted the hood while the passenger moved to the driver's... Read More.

Consolidated Election Choices in Gallatin County

Friday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

A smaller pool than White County, but there will be some contested races voters will choose from in Gallatin County on April 1st. Among those contested, there include two village trustee races. In New Haven, voters will choose 3 of 5 choices including Terra... Read More.