Brandon Smith Features Art at Jasper Exhibit

Tuesday, January 30 by Nicole Behnke

Jasper Community Arts will feature the work of Carmi native sculptor Brandon Smith for February, March, and April 2024 at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center.Smith has been a coal miner for over 20 years and has been sharpening his art skills for just as long....

Local Sports Recap – January 30, 2024

Tuesday, January 30 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: The Region’s Premiere Eatery, Deep South, on Marshall in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Team. Keeping you at your best on and off the court. The Carmi-White County girls basketball team defeated Hamilton County last night...

Hosick Arrested for Warrant

Monday, January 29 by Nicole Behnke

Zakkary Hosick, 28 of Crossville, was arrested after two officers went to a residence in Crossville where they knew Hosick would be. Once at the scene, the two officers and an Illinois State Trooper located Hosick in a shed at the residence. Hosick was...

Turner Arrested on Drug Charges Friday Night

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

54-year-old Rada Turner of Sycamore Street in Carmi is out on Pre-Trial Release after appearing in court Monday morning on a laundry list of charges she picked up over the weekend. White County Sheriff’s officials arrested Turner just after 7pm Friday after observing Turner...

Crossville Man Arrested on Warrant Saturday Morning

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

23-year-old Chalon Phelps of Crossville is due before Judge Dinn in White County court following his arrest Saturday morning. According to White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss, a deputy was alerted to Phelps whereabouts through a tip to dispatch. The deputy arrived at a Crossville...

Planned Outage for Portion of Carmi February 1st

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

There will be a planned power outage on Thursday, February 1, beginning at 10pm for the 100 block of 9th Street, 203 9th Street, even side of 10th Street between 114 and 136. The outage for these addresses will be approximately 30 minutes. 112 10th Street and...

Hamilton County Chamber Dinner Awards Locals

Monday, January 29 by Nicole Behnke

Three awards are given out at the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Dinner every year to very deserving and outstanding individuals/businesses, and this year was no exception.Tequila Mexican Restaurant was the winner of the Business of the Year award. Justin Drake shared that, “One...

Lewis Arrested on Felony Charges Sunday Evening at Hucks

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

An Omaha woman is behind bars on a near handful of felony charges following her arrest Sunday evening. 52 year old Victoria Lewis was wanted on an Escape/Failure to Report to Jail charge as well as felony charges of Possession of Meth, Unlawful Use...

Fire Consumes Educator’s Family Home over Weekend

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

An overnight fire has destroyed a Colony West home belonging to Carmi-White County High School Athletic Director Kurt Simon and his wife Stacy, a teacher in the school system as well. Fire Chief Daniel Ballard says it was 2:19am when crews arrived to an...