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Local Sports Recap – March 5, 2024

Monday, March 4 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro.The IHSA Boys Basketball Super-Sectionals took place last night.At the 1A EIU-Charleston Super Sectional, Meridian defeated Christ Our Rock Lutheran 60-53. Meridian will face Chicago Hope Academy Thursday Morning at the IHSA State Semi Finals. At the 2A... Read More.

Dozens Show Up for Shawneetown Regional Port Authority Meeting

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The players include the Shawneetown Regional Port Authority, the Village of Old Shawneetown, Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal (SGIRT), Viserion Grain, and State Senator Dale Fowler. Residents of the riverside hamlet are accusing the Port Authority of attempting a land grab they say robs... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – NCOE Drama Joins Open Line to talk MAS*H the Musical

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

NCOE Drama presents MASH the Musical on March 8th and 9th in the NCOE High School Auditorium. In this episode of Open Line, Jc visits with Mrs. Marsha Humphrey, Senior Logan Brinkley, and Junior Reagan Goebel to talk about the show and what you... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – March 1, 2024

Friday, March 1 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by Deep South in McLeansboro.IHSA Sectional Championships will be played tonight. Multiple area teams are looking to punch their ticket to Monday’s Super-Sectional. At the NCOE 1A Sectional, Waterloo Gibault Catholic will face Meridian.At the Benton 2A Sectional, #3... Read More.

Coins for Cancer Hot Out of the Gate; Has Already Dispersed $5,000 in First 3 Months; Much More to Come

Thursday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been 3 months since Coins for Cancer has officially established itself as a local non profit and the five women driving the effort have already dispersed more than $5,000 to individuals battling the disease. Becky McCormick, Carrie Carpenter, Angie Lueke, Kim Winter, and... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Janelle Waters of Wabash Christian Therapy

Thursday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

February is coming to a close, but with an extra day this year, we're taking the "leap" and talking cardiac health and rehabilitation since it's still (barely) American Heart Month. Jc sits down with Janelle Waters from Wabash Christian Therapy to talk more about... Read More.

Gallatin County Clerk Issues Press Release in Response to Trump Removal from Ballot Ruling

Thursday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

A Cook County Judge’s ruling has prompted Gallatin County Clerk Deanna Bryant to issue a press release after the judge ruled to remove Republican Primary Candidate Donald Trump from the March 19th Illinois Primary Ballot. Bryant says the ruling is on hold pending the... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – February 29, 2024

Thursday, February 29 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: Deep South in McLeansboro. Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Carmi Team.Last night was the second night of IHSA Sectional Semifinals, numerous Southern Illinois teams were in action. At the NCOE 1A Sectional, Waterloo Gibault Catholic defeated Goreville 51-44. Gibault will... Read More.

Driscoll & Serafini Named BDC MVPs

Wednesday, February 28 by Cole Carter

It was a memorable winter to say the least on the hardwood at McDougal-Evers Gymnasium.For the first time in CWCHS history, the Bulldogs and the Lady Bulldogs won an outright conference championship in the same season, and for the first time since 1998-1999 both... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Big Eclipse in a Small Town – Crossville

Wednesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line, Jc catches up with Crossville, IL Mayor Henry Feldmann and General Manager of Crossville Communications Chris Birkla. They discuss plans for the upcoming Total Eclipse coming up on April 8th, 2024. Listen in for details. Read More.