Local News

City of Carmi Planned 2 Hour Power Outage at 11:30 Today (Monday, Nov. 16th)

Monday, November 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a power outage at approximately 11:30am today, lasting for approximately 2 hours. This will include Foley Drive, West Drive and Stewart Street. The purposed of the outage is to replace a broken primary pole.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Monday, November 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. THE BOARD WILL BE PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING, PLEASE MAINTAIN A 6-FOOT DISTANCE BETWEEN OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, MASKS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO WEAR THEM. Old business to be discussed... Read More.

Carmi Light and Water Office Closed to Public Entry

Monday, November 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi Light and Water Office will be closed to public entry at this time due to COVID-19 concerns. Those wishing to pay their bill may do so by phone at 618-382-5555, online at cityofcarmi.com, by using drop boxes both in front of... Read More.

NCOE and Gallatin County Schools Go Full Remote Learning Starting Today

Monday, November 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

All NCOE and Gallatin County district students, Pre-K through grade 12 will go full remote learning starting today through November 24th. Thanksgiving break is November 25-27, with no work assigned during that time. They plan to return to in-person learning on Monday, November 30th.... Read More.

DEACONESS CHANGES VISITATION GUIDELINES

Monday, November 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TRISTATE – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Deaconess will be changing visitation guidelines, effective today. At Deaconess Midtown, Gateway, Henderson and Gibson Hospitals, visiting hours will change to 8 AM – 6 PM daily, and adult inpatients will be limited to one visitor per calendar... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Closure of Driver Services Facilities from Nov. 17 until Dec. 7, 2020, Due to Worsening COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday, November 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations will be extended until June 1, 2021 White encourages online renewal options CDL facilities remain open for truck drivers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing Driver Services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Notified Over the Weekend of 50 New COVID-19 Cases

Monday, November 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of 50 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (24)1 female under the age of 5 1 male under the age of 10 1... Read More.

Jesse White Encourages Families to Spend the Evening at Home Reading Together for Family Reading Night on Thursday, Nov. 19

Monday, November 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White encourages families to read together at home to celebrate Illinois’ annual Family Reading Night (FRN) on Thursday, Nov. 19. “This is a night when families across the state are urged, now more than ever, to turn off... Read More.

Carmi White County School Board to Host Virtual Meeting Monday

Friday, November 13 by Jc Tinsley

Due to the Tier 2 mitigations for our region the Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education meeting will be held virtually on Monday, November 16th at 7:00pm. This meeting will be conducted using the district Google Meets account. The public will be able... Read More.