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French Sentenced to 9 Years Monday in White County Court

50 year old Michael W. French, of Carmi, was sentenced to 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, Monday, in White County Court, on a Class 1 Felony Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver. His stay will be followed by 2 years... Read More.

Continued Tour of 33 Counties in 100 Days: Shelby, Wayne, Clay

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Effingham, Ill. – The Office of Congresswoman Mary Miller announced that they will continue their tour of all 33 counties in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District with constituent casework service office hours.The office has visited Effingham, Douglas, Wabash, Edwards, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton,... Read More.

There’s a New Sheriff in Town!

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There's a new Sheriff in town!Sheriff Randy Graves was sworn into office at 8:30 a.m. on Monday by Judge T. Scott Webb.Sheriff Graves was a corrections officer for 12 years and has been a White County Deputy for 19 years.This comes after the retirement... Read More.

3D Mammography Mobile Event in Carmi on March 6th

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will have their Mobile Mammography at the FMH Carmi Medical Clinic on Saturday, March 6th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m. No physician order needed for those who are over the age of 40. It must have been at least one year... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TO OFFER COMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO and CARMI, IL – Three community vaccine clinics are being planned by Ferrell Hospital and the Army National Guard.The vaccine clinic locations and dates include:- Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9, College Heights Baptist Church at 2321 Illinois Avenue in Eldorado- Monday,... Read More.

CARMI CHAMBER ANNOUNCES MARCH MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to announce Joyner Therapy Services as their Member of the Month for March. "The Member of the Month program is a way to highlight businesses/organization in the community." Carmi Chamber Executive Director, Kelly Northcott said. "We are pleased... Read More.

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Public Health Officials Announce 1,143 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 3 million doses of vaccine delivered to Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,143 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 60s, 2 males 70s, 6 males... Read More.

Illinois American Water Lifts Conservation Measures for Customers in Pope, Saline, Hardin and Gallatin Counties

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Herod, Ill. – (March 1, 2021) – Illinois American Water has lifted the conservation notice to customers in Pope, Saline, Hardin and Gallatin Counties. Illinois American Water serves a portion of these areas.Water use is no longer restricted.Mike Brown, operations superintendent, thanked customers for... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, Monday, of 11 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (7)1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 male in his 40’s ... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Saturday. 1 female in her 30’s To date: There have been 763 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 740 people have... Read More.