Local News

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Per Governor Pritzker’s Order, a mask will be required as well as social distancing. The agenda will include the authorization to seek bids for the... Read More.

Grayville High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19; High School Temporarily Closed

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville High School has announced one of their students has tested positive for COVID-19. The school is working with the White County Health Department to identify anyone who may have had recent contact with the student.As an act of precaution, Grayville School District is... Read More.

Grayville Police Committee to Meet Friday Afternoon

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Grayville will hold a Police Committee Meeting at 1:00 PM Friday for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular... Read More.

13 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday in Tri-County Area

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 29, 2020, of thirteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, cases status in... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor Launches Back to Business Illinois

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Health and Safety Program Promotes Successful Small Business ReopeningsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) today announced the launch of Back to Business Illinois, a free, voluntary service to connect small businesses of 250 employees or fewer with consultants who will help them evaluate... Read More.

New Company Takes Over Managing WVC’s Red Café

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College is excited to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Manish Malhotra, who owns the company MRM3 LLC which operates several Wings Etc. and Arby’s locations.Malhotra is leasing the Red Café and started serving WVC’s students... Read More.

Wabash Valley College bass team signs Lane Bradley of Newton

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Lane Bradley for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Bradley signed on Wednesday evening, Sept. 23.Lane is the son of Chris and LeAnn Bradley of Newton, Ill.... Read More.

City of Carmi and We Love White County Break Ground for New Park

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi, along with representatives of We Love White County, broke ground for a new park on the site of the old movie theater. We Love White County partnered with the City to provide funds to cover the cost of a matching... Read More.

Loston Turns Himself in Monday on White County Warrant for Theft Over $500

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Donovan M. Loston, 24, of Norris City turned himself in at the White County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Theft Over $500 (a 2007 Kia Optima). Loston bonded out to $2000 cash.

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Sheriff’s Office Investigates Counterfeit Bill Attempted to be Passed in Crossville

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office investigated a forgery case Monday night after White County Sheriff Doug Maier contacted Deputy Scott Cantrell about a $100 bill that had been tried to pass as tender at Maier Grocery in Crossville. Sheriff Maier stated that the cashier... Read More.