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Baker Arrested for Domestic Battery Early Sunday Morning

60 year old Joseph E. Baker, of Mt. Carmel, was arrested by Carmi Police early Sunday morning on a charge of Domestic Battery following a report of a domestic dispute at 209 N. Walnut Street, Apartment B. He is currently being held in the... Read More.

ISP District 19 Reports Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Friday in Wayne County

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police say a 14-year-old Geff resident was killed in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Enterprise Road and Route 161 Friday afternoon at approximately 1:25. According to ISP 20-year-old Mattoon resident Dulani Woodland was northbound on Enterprise, and 18-year-old Geff resident... Read More.

Grayville City Council Collective Bargaining Committee to Meet Thursday

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will hold a Special City Council Meeting of the Collective Bargaining Committee Thursday at 11:00 AM, for the purpose of discussing collective negotiation matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for... Read More.

Carmi-White County Bulldogs Lose to Eldorado Saturday 19-8

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Bulldog Football team lost at home to the Eldorado Eagles Saturday afternoon 19 – 8. The Bulldogs are now 0-3. The Eagles improve to 2-1. Following the loss, Coach Kurt Simon had this to say… The Carmi-White County Bulldogs will be back in... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball Team Loses Double-Header Saturday at Alton

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi American Legion Post 224 baseball team lost a double-header to Alton Saturday, 8 – 2 in game one and 21 – 1 in game two.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 1 New COVID-19 Case Saturday

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Saturday of a Saline County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. The Egyptian Health Department was also notified... Read More.

Alumni Spotlight: Joshua Schiff

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

One of the key moments for Joshua Smith and his path toward a career with a higher purpose began when he was a student at Rend Lake College.After his first semester, Schiff received an email invitation to join the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Prescribed Burns Continue

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Beloved Local Man Dies in Tragic Accident Wednesday Morning

Friday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

A local described as a gentle man who didn’t know a stranger died in a tragic accident Wednesday morning west of Carmi. 68 year old Stanley Lewis, originally of Cairo, died near County Road 800 East sometime before 10:30 while doing what so many... Read More.

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Illinois’ February Unemployment Rate Increased Statewide; Including Locally

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois’ February unemployment rate increased from last year in all 14 metropolitan areas. The latest data reveals an average statewide unemployment of 7.8%. The average unemployment rate last year was 3.7%, a little more than half the current average. Locally, the average unemployment rate... Read More.