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Harvest Underway in Illinois; Initial Reports Looking Good

Tuesday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The harvest is underway in Illinois and early indications are it is going to be a good year. According to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Crop Production report, Illinois farmers are expected to harvest 615 million bushels this fall, up 16 percent from last... Read More.

Rector Arrested by Carmi Police Monday for Driving on a Revoked License and FTA Warrant

Tuesday, October 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

32 year old Kevin Michael Rector of Carmi was stopped by Carmi Police Monday, just before noon, while riding his 50cc scooter on Illinois Street. He was arrested for Driving on a Revoked Driver’s License and a Warrant for Failure to Appear on a... Read More.

Fairfield Elks to hold Street Bash Renovation Fundraiser Saturday

Tuesday, October 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Elks will be holding a “Street Bash” Renovation Fundraiser, this Saturday, October 17th, from Noon to Midnight, at the Fairfield Elks Club, 100 East Delaware Street in Fairfield. Admission is $10 at the door for those 21 and over. A Bags Tournament will start... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNOLOGISTS

Tuesday, October 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is accepting applications for Surgical Scrub Technologist as our Surgical Services Department is growing and preparing for the expansion of services.Applicants will be required to complete a Scholarship Application that includes a narrative on why you want to grow with Fairfield... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 7 New Cases of COVID-19 Monday

Tuesday, October 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of seven additional positive cases of COVID-19.Male in his 20’s Female in her 30’s 2 Females in their 50’s 2 Males in their 60’s Female in her 60’sTo date:There have been 94 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. ... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19 Monday

Tuesday, October 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 12, 2020, of sixteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, case... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Criminal Damage and Theft Reports

Monday, October 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Connie D. Starnes of Mill Shoals reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office Friday morning, criminal damage to her 2017 Jeep Trailhawk. She told Officers that both the driver and passenger side doors had been pried on with some type of object during the... Read More.

Keown Arrested by Crossville P.D. Saturday Morning on Hamilton County Warrant

Monday, October 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 30 year old Carmi man, Brandon J. Keown, was arrested by Crossville Police early Saturday morning at 12:27. Officer Lucas spotted Keown at 209 Allen Street in Crossville and knew him to be wanted on a Hamilton County Warrant. He was taken into... Read More.

Bows Stolen from State Street in Carmi

Monday, October 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police received a report from Amanda Brown of Carmi Saturday in regard to some bows that were taken on State Street sometime between Thursday and Saturday.

Pennington Arrested by Carmi Police for Driving on a Suspended License

Monday, October 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

36 year old Kendra K. Pennington of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Friday night, following a traffic stop on 6th Street South of Sycamore Street, for Driving on a Suspended License. She was taken to the White County Jail where she bonded out... Read More.