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Carmi City Council To Meet July 18th

The Carmi City Council will meet for the second of their two monthly meetings Tuesday July 18th at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers on 225 East Main Street.They will approve the June 2023 financial reports and approve and authorize the July 2023 vendor... Read More.

Ferrell Hospital Announces Tony Keene As New Chief Executive Officer

Friday, July 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Ferrell Hospital leadership is proud to announce the appointment of Tony Keene as the new CEO, effective June 12, 2023. Tony replaces Alisa Coleman, who is now the president of Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville (BHDM).Tony has nearly 10 years of experience in healthcare administration, previously serving... Read More.

Lane Arrested For Driving While Under The Influence

Friday, July 14 by WROY-WRUL News

A traffic stop in Hamilton County resulted in the arrest of a Norris City man. On Sunday an officer with the McLeansboro Police Department stopped a vehicle for Improper Lane Usage. During the stop 48 year old Dr David J Lane was taken into... Read More.

Carbondale Man Arrested Following Vehicle Crash In Hamilton County

Friday, July 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Early Wednesday morning Hamilton County Sheriff Tracy Lakin responded to a vehicle crash on route 14 east of McLeansboro. The crash resulted in the arrest 41 year old John Hacko of Carbondale for Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Reduce Speed to avoid an accident. No... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Reaches 100 Year Milestone; Celebrates with Trivia

Thursday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club turns 100 years old this year and held an official celebration with about 3 dozen of the club’s 68 active members in attendance at the regular Thursday meeting. To commemorate, Mike Williams of the Harrisburg club who also serves as... Read More.

FMH To Host Customer Appreciation Day At Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic

Thursday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic is cordially inviting the public to attend a Customer Appreciation event on July 20th! To celebrate our wonderful team at the Carmi Medical Clinic and to introduce our newest provider, Priscilla Poore, APN, FNP, officially to the Carmi Medical... Read More.

Morton Arrested Following Police Chase In Wayne County

Thursday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A Fairfield man is being held in the Wayne County Jail after running from authorities during an attempted traffic stop Tuesday evening. At approximately 10 p.m. a Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy and Wayne City Police Officer attempted to conduct the traffic stop. 37 year... Read More.

Harper Turns Self In On Edwards County Warrant

Thursday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man has bonded out of the White County Jail after turning himself in on an Edwards County Warrant. Just a little after midnight Thursday 24 year old Leif Harper of Sycamore Street was taken into custody and booked in the White County... Read More.

Electric And Gas Powered Bicycles Discussed At Carmi City Council Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, July 12 by WROY-WRUL News

The Carmi City met for the first of their two monthly meetings Tuesday evening. Keith Botsch kicked off the meeting by presenting the Annual Financial Report and Independent Auditor’s Report for the City Of Carmi for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.The board... Read More.

Wheeler Named New Enfield Police Chief

Wednesday, July 12 by WROY-WRUL News

The Enfield Village Board met for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…At the close to a two hour meeting, Mark Wheeler was approved by the board to be Police Chief and Nathan Poore was approved to... Read More.