Local News

Rawlinson Sentenced To 2 Years In The Illinois Department Of Corrections

Tuesday, June 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A Crossville man will be spending the next two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 6 months of Mandatory Supervised Release after being sentenced in White County Court on Monday. 23 Jeffery Rawlinson was arrested in May for Aggravated Fleeing or... Read More.

Simunich Arrested On White County Warrant

Tuesday, June 13 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi woman is being held in the White County after turning herself in on a White County Warrant. On Monday 28 year old Lashayna Simunich arrived at the White County Sheriff’s Department just a little after 12:30 p.m. stating that she wanted to... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – The Carmi League of Arts presents The Little Mermaid

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with the directors for The Carmi League of Arts production of The Little Mermaid, Sherry Passmore, Lynn Cantrell, Grace Sinclair, and Erica Zieren. The group discusses the upcoming show to be held at... Read More.

Outstanding Warrants Land Three In The White County Jail

Monday, June 12 by WROY-WRUL News

Three White County Residents have bonded out of the White County Jail after being arrested on outstanding warrants.At around 5:30 Friday evening an officer with the Carmi PD arrested 33 year old Kristin Ott of Shipley Street on a White County Warrant Failure to... Read More.

Youngsters Preparing for 2023 White County 4H Fair

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

The 2023 White County 4H Fair kicks off on Saturday, July 8th with the dog, cat, and small pet show at the floral hall. Registration kicks off at 12:30pm with the show getting underway at 1pm. Dog Obedience and agility follow beginning at 1:30pm. ... Read More.

FMH 3D Mobile Mammography Unit To Visit Carmi

Monday, June 12 by WROY-WRUL News

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital 3D Mammography Unit will be in Carmi this upcoming weekend.The unit will be at the Carmi Horizon Health Location, located at 1103 West Main Street from 8 and until 12 noon.To schedule your mobile mammogram, a patient does not need... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Awarded USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant for Epic EMR & Dedicates State-of-the-Art Isolation Patient

Friday, June 9 by WROY-WRUL News

(McLeansboro, IL) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) has been awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Emergency Rural Health Care Grant totaling $895,000. This grant will assist in funding the implementation of the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system installed in September of 2022. “Being... Read More.

Nominate Your Wayne County Farm Family Of The Year

Friday, June 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Do you know of a farm family that has made a significant impact on agriculture and our community? If so, consider nominating them for the 2023 Wayne County Farm Family of the Year! Aside from contact information, there are four main questions in the... Read More.

FMH Senior Life Solutions Program Director Receives Eagle Award

Friday, June 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Lauren Griswold, MSW, LCSW, the Program Director for the Senior Life Solutions Program at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL, was recently honored with the prestigious Eagle Award at the 2023 UltraGroup Annual Conference. This recognition is a testament to her exceptional commitment, dedication,... Read More.

State Representative Dave Severin Comments On Pritzker Signing New Budget

Friday, June 9 by WROY-WRUL News

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says he is disappointed that Governor Pritzker has affixed his signature to the FY 24 budget that passed on the last day of the 2023 spring legislative session in late May. Severin says the $50-plus billion spending plan contains... Read More.