Local News

Egyptian Health Department Reports 15 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday of 15 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Saline County (4)1 female in her teens 1 female in her 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 female; age demographics unknown-case status in... Read More.

HHS CARES Act Distributions for Carmi

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Through the fourth quarter of 2020, businesses in Carmi received $241,206 and health-related relief from the CARES Act issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. According to numbers reported through the fourth quarter of 2020, businesses in Illinois received $5.2 billion in health-related... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board met in its regular monthly session last night in what was the shortest meeting that many of the board members could recall in some time, 19 minutes.Board members Sue James and Skip Land attended the meeting via telephone and... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber Unveils Debut Member of the Month Award Winner and More

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line On Demand, Jc visits with Carmi Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Northcott and Executive Board Secretary Lacey Harms. They unveil the first Member of the Month award winner, discuss what's coming up with the organization, and go... Read More.

Road Closed Due to Water Leak

Monday, February 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to a water leak, 7th Street is closed between Smith Street and Stewart Street. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

Produce/Dairy Box Giveaway Wednesday

Monday, February 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Senior Citizens will have a produce/dairy box giveaway this Wednesday, beginning at 10 am. Follow the usual route. One box per household!

Man and Children Rescued from Flooded Waters in Wabash Co

Monday, February 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Authorities rescued a man and two children after their car got stuck on a flooded road. According to the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office, this happened near Bonpas Creek in Wabash County on Sunday evening. Officials say the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office, Edwards County EMS, Browns... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 25 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, February 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 25 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Saline County (13)1 male under the age of 10 1 male in his 20’s 3 males in their 30’s 1... Read More.

White County Tax Sale

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2016 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately... Read More.