Local News

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 23 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County resident who has passed away due to complication of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, of 23... Read More.

Carmi-White County Junior High School Sports Schedules Released

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Visiting Artist Andrea Snow to Open Spring 2021 Cultural Calendar of Events

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Andrea Snow, an artist and illustrator who graduated from Rend Lake College, is the featured subject for the first Cultural Arts Calendar of Events for the Spring 2021 semester.Snow will be leading a meet-and-greet discussion about art and other topics at noon on Friday,... Read More.

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Wildcat Commits to SIC

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 26, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College softball has recruited a Wildcat for next year’s team. Leia Bryant of Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School commits to become a Falcon."Leia is a very versatile player with a heart of gold and passion for the game.... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,667 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,667 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 87 additional deaths.- Adams County: 2 males 70s - Alexander County: 1 female 60s - Bond County: 1 female 80s - Brown County: 1 male 70s - Calhoun County: 1... Read More.

2021 ILLINOIS TAX FILING SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

THE FASTEST WAY TO RECEIVE A REFUND IS TO FILE ELECTRONICALLY AND REQUEST DIRECT DEPOSIT SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, February 12, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins... Read More.

Peoples National Bank Offers Educational Scholarships

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Peoples National Bank has provided financial services to Southern Illinois since 1909. In keeping with our history and tradition of community service and commitment to the education of future civic and business leaders, Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high... Read More.

Congresswoman Miller Announces Additional Committee Assignment

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Miller announces that she has been selected to serve on the U.S House Committee on Education and Labor for the 117th Congress.“I’m honored to have been selected to serve on a committee that has such a big impact on all Americans, the... Read More.

Maier Talks Retirement While Graves Comments on Appointment

Tuesday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

After 42 years in law enforcement, 39 with White County and 18 as the Sheriff, Doug Maier says it’s time to retire. Sheriff Maier spent his first 3 years in law enforcement in Wabash County before serving 21 years as a White County Deputy. ... Read More.

Miller Turns Herself in at CPD Monday on White County Warrant

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

24 year old Shania A. Miller, of Carmi, turned herself in at the Carmi Police Department Monday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Violating an Order of Protection. She is currently being held in the White County Jail on $300 bond.