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Norris City Village Board Met Monday

The Norris City Village Board met last night at the Lions Club Building. The Village received four bids for work on Phase II of the water main replacement project. The law says the board must pick the lowest “reasonable” bid and the actual lowest bid... Read More.

RLC Lady Warriors Softball Preview

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

RLC Head Softball Coach Dawn McClellan said there is one big collective emotion coming into the season opener.“The thoughts of most of the players and myself is that of relief. It is finally here,” McClellan said. “With all of their hard work, dedication and... Read More.

Rep. Severin Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Legislators and Educators Asking Governor Pritzker and IDPH to Allow 25 Percent Capacity at Extracurricular Events

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is leading a bipartisan coalition of legislators in requesting Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health loosen COVID-19 restrictions at K-12 extracurricular events to allow for 25% audience capacity. The letter, which contains the signatures of... Read More.

National Ag Day, March 23, 2021

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Meet Carmi’s Newest Hair and Beard Parlor, The Rusty Razor by Melissa Barton

Monday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Born and raised and now running a business in her hometown, Carmi’s Melissa Barton cut the ribbon for her business The Rusty Razor Hair and Beard Parlor Monday morning. Looking and feeling your best is the name of the game and the shop already... Read More.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission to Illinois students

Monday, March 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Special offer available through May 30SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At a time when many families face financial hardships, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering a bit of relief by letting Illinois students visit for free.The special offer, which applies to students from... Read More.

CWCHS Adds Boys’ Basketball Game This Thursday, March 4th

Monday, March 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CWCHS has added a Freshman/JV/Varsity Boys’ Basketball game this Thursday (March 4th) vs. Gallatin County, at Carmi. The Freshman game will start at 5:15 pm.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce March Member of the Month Feature

Monday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL Radio · Carmi Chamber of Commerce_Member of the Month_March 2021

March is National Ladder Safety Month

Monday, March 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Department of Labor Urges People to Learn the Basics of Ladder Safety SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s Illinois OSHA division joins safety officials across the country in promoting March as National Ladder Safety Month.Ladder safety is important both on the job site and... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, March 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (3)2 females in their 40’s 1 female in her 60’s White County (4)1... Read More.