Local News

23 New COVID-19 Cases in the Area Reported Monday

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 21, 2020, of seventeen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, in his teens, at home and in isolation a male, in his 20’s, at home and... Read More.

WVC bass team signs Mason Gross of Carmi

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Mason Gross for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Gross signed on Wednesday evening, Sept. 9.Mason is the son of Mitch and Mary Ann Gross of Carmi,... Read More.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALIGNMENT TRAINING UNDERWAY AT RLC’S IMPROVED MURPHY-WALL PINCKNEYVILLE CAMPUS

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (Sept. 22, 2020) — Due to funding from the Delta Regional Authority, Rend Lake College hosted its first heavy equipment alignment training utilizing a mobile alignment lab at the Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus.There were 15 students and three instructors in attendance at the... Read More.

DRS. MARK, ALLISON ROYER TO BEGIN PROVIDING ENT SPECIALTY CARE AT FERRELL HOSPITAL

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital will begin offering ENT (ear, nose and throat care, also known as otolaryngology) to the southern Illinois region early next year. Drs. Mark and Allison Royer will be providing ENT services at Ferrell Hospital Family Practice starting in January... Read More.

ONB Names Roland Shelton to New Executive Leadership Role

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Evansville, Ind. (September 22, 2020) – In an effort to drive positive social change while at the same time delivering strong, relationship-based services and support to the business sector, Old National has created a new executive leadership position: EVP, Strategic Business Partnerships. Assuming this... Read More.

TRIO Student Support Services grant renewed through 2025

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— The grant that funds the TRIO Student Support Services program at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, including Wabash Valley College, has been renewed through 2025.TRIO SSS is a 100-percent federally funded program from the U.S. Department of Education that is designed to... Read More.

Announcing Pharmacy Residency Program’s 5th Year

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hospice of Southern Illinois is pleased to introduce and welcome the full-time, on-staff, PGY-2 (post-graduate, year 2) Pharmacy Resident, Dr. Timothy Cruz, PharmD. Setting us apart from other hospice programs, we are announcing our 5th year with a PGY-2 Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency... Read More.

Dairy Box Giveaway Today at White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a Dairy Box Giveaway today at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center in Carmi. Age 60+ from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. General Public from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Follow route signs beginning on Church Street.

Illinois State Police District 19 Arrest Suspect Who Drove Into Trooper’s Squad Car Tuesday

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 have arrested a suspect who drove into a Trooper’s squad car Tuesday morning. A District 19 trooper initiated a traffic stop with a truck/tractor semi trailer combination around 8:38 AM Tuesday on Illinois Route 130 near West Street in Parkersburg,... Read More.

Free Food Distribuiton at Cherry Street General Baptist Church Friday

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cherry Street Food Pantry and Tri-State Food Bank will hold a free food distribution in the Cherry Street General Baptist Church parking lot on Friday, September 25th, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm (or while supplies last). The event is open to White County residents.... Read More.