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5-2-20 IDPH Update

Saturday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 2,450 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 105 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s - Clinton County: 1 male 80s - Cook County: 1 female 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 male 30s, 1... Read More.

Saline County Confirms 4th Positive CoViD Case

Saturday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Saturday, May 2, 2020 of a Saline County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a male in his 30’s, is at home in isolation. This is the fourth confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Saline... Read More.

Egyptian Health Dept 5-1-20 Update

Friday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Friday, May 1, 2020, Egyptian Health Department has not been notified of any new cases of COVID-19 in our tri-county area of Saline, Gallatin and White Counties. There have been 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saline County, 2 in Gallatin... Read More.

Indiana Plan to Re-Open

Friday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Eric Holcomb has outlined a 5-stage process to reopen the Hoosier state by July 4th. Stage 2 starts Monday and will take place over the next 3 weeks and applies to every county in Indiana except or Lake, Marion, and Cass. On Monday, the... Read More.

Neighbor Injured; Her Dog Killed in Attack by Carmi Resident’s Three Dogs

Friday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Tragic news out of Fairview Drive as Carmi Police released a narrative Thursday afternoon from an incident Friday, 4/24/20. A Carmi woman is injured and sadly her dog was killed after a neighbor’s 3 dogs were involved in a heartwrenching attack. 72 year old... Read More.

People of Illinois vs. J.B. Pritzker Gaining Steam

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

A local woman has launched what is turning into a large movement online. The private group “People of Illinois Vs. J.B. Pritzker” has since it’s launch Monday, has now more than 18,500 members. WROY/WRUL reached out to founder Kelli Leavens Wednesday evening to learn... Read More.

Carmi City Council Approves Switching 1.5 Million Dollar Project from Sewer to Water

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council gathered mostly by teleconference Tuesday. Jim Brown brought the council up to date on a change to the planned sewer project that had been approved for 1.5 million. Brown says he visited with Mayor Jeff Pollard, Curt Hale and Jimmy... Read More.

White County States Attorney Issues Release Regarding IL Stay At Home Executive Order

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

White County States Attorney Denton Aud issued a press release late Wednesday afternoon specifically taking on Governor Pritzker’s Stay at Home Executive Order. In the nearly two page piece, Aud, spoke on behalf of White County Sheriff Doug Maier and county police chiefs Jason... Read More.

Bailey’s Court Win Further Explained

Wednesday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ stay-at-home order was not nullified by the recent court decision in southern Illinois.Louisville Republican Darren Bailey was on the favorable end of a Clay County Circuit judge’s ruling this week, saying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order violated state Rep. Darren Bailey’s rights.Pritzker stressed... Read More.

Male in his 30’s Second White County Confirmed CoViD-19 Case

Tuesday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 of a White County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a male in his 30’s, is at home in isolation. This is the second confirmed positive of COVID-19 in White... Read More.