April Fools Day Arrests

Tuesday, April 2 by Nicole Behnke

A Carmi woman on probation for Aggravated Assault was arrested again, but this time for a Stolen Vehicle. Carmi Police and McLeansboro Police worked together to locate Robin Watkins at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital with the stolen vehicle that belonged to Amber Sauls, who... Read More.

Norris City Village Works on Police Grants and More at Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, April 2 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met for its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board approved renewing their Health Insurance contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield with a 10 % increased in premiums. They looked at other companies... Read More.

Williams, Metcalf, Biggs, and Landingham Win Edwards County Young Leader Scholarships

Tuesday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee is proud to announce the winners of their 2024 scholarships. Congratulations Kassidi Metcalf, Aly Williams, Campbell Biggs, and Wyatt Landingham. The Young Leaders will award $2,700 total to these four individuals.The Young Leaders scholarship is presented... Read More.

WRUL chats with Eddie Montgomery ahead of Carmi Eclipse Fest

Tuesday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

Jc catches up with Eddie Montgomery ahead of his headlining stint at the upcoming Carmi Eclipse Fest. Listen in for a quick chat and then head to www.carmifest.com to get tickets and event details.

Local Sports Recap – April 2, 2024

Tuesday, April 2 by Cole Carter

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Juvenile Saved Thanks to Phone App

Monday, April 1 by Nicole Behnke

On March 30, a 17-year-old male was involved in a rollover accident on Illinois Highway 14 where he was ejected from the vehicle and was unconscious, but thanks to an app called Life360, emergency dispatch and local law enforcement were alerted to the accident.The... Read More.

White County Historical Society Preparing for Open House

Monday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

???? Free Event Eclipse Weekend???? Come join us on Saturday, April 6th for our annual Open House and Membership Drive at the historic L. Haas Store! There will be lots to do around the county on the eclipse weekend, so swing in and check out... Read More.

Two Locals Arrested; Issued Notices to Appear

Monday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi residents are out with notices to appear following their arrests last week. Carmi Police arrested 58 year old Karen Hogue of Hillsdale Thursday afternoon when she turned herself in on a White County warrant. That warrant dates back to a charge issued... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – April 1, 2024

Monday, April 1 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation in McLeansboroTaking a look at the Carmi-White County athletics schedule for this week;Monday - NothingTuesday - Baseball... Read More.

White County Coroner ID’s Remains Found in October

Sunday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

According to a release from Coroner Chris Marsh:On October 4, 2023, White County 911 received a call from 911 Stewart St. where some juveniles who were playing in the woods had entered a half fallen down building and discovered a body that had... Read More.