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Explore the Countryside on the Wayne County Tractor Drive

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 12th annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. All tractors that are model year 1990 or earlier (30 years of age or older) are welcome to participate.Due to COVID-19 guidelines, there will be a hard... Read More.

Colorado Woman Arrested Tuesday on Warrant for Contempt of Court

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 33 year old Alamosa, Colorado woman, Dawn M. Jenkins, is behind bars in the White County Jail following her Tuesday night arrest by the White County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 8:00 PM, Deputy Scott Cantrell was on routine patrol in Carmi when he... Read More.

Grayville Pig Out! Hog Roast and Josh Gray Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Tournament this Saturday

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville Pig Out Hog Roast at the pavilion will be held on Saturday, July 25th, hosted by the Friends of Grayville. Among the activities include the Josh Gray Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Tournament beginning at 2pm with registration beginning at 1PM. Bring your bags.... Read More.

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Community Members Report Receiving Unsolicited IDES Prepaid Debit Cards

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Barb Kearney, a Carmi woman who happily retired 7 years ago after a successful run owning H.D. Bean Jewelers received some interesting mail Saturday, an Illinois Department of Employment Security prepaid debit card. She knew immediately it was fishy, but says it looked completely... Read More.

Six Residents in Tri County Area Test Positive Tuesday for CoViD-19 According to Egyptian

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 of six Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a male, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation o a male, in his 30’s,... Read More.

Will We Have High School Football This Fall? IHSA Exec Dir Weighs In

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News from the Illinois Radio Network...Cole Lauterbach reportsFourth of July parties may have hurt the chances for high school football and other contact sports this fall. After the Independence Day holiday, a few schools reported an uptick in COVID-19 cases among... Read More.

McLeansboro Officers Arrest Two Sunday

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

McLeansboro Police arrested a Mt. Vernon, Illinois man Sunday following a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of West Randolph and Fairground Road. Although there were no injuries, the crash investigation revealed fault in the accident lied with 40 year old Philip Chapman of... Read More.

Carmi Police Investigate Theft of Blackstone Gas Grill, and Made Two Driving While License Revoked Arrests Monday

Tuesday, July 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shannon Henson of Carmi reported to Carmi Police, Monday afternoon, someone stole her 36 inch Blackstone Gas Grill with Air Fryer from her porch on 7th Street in Carmi. Colton C.E. Shelow, 31, of Carmi, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday morning, just before 6:00... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 Return to School Plan

Tuesday, July 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County District #5 School Board Approves Return to School Plan

Tuesday, July 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A full house was in attendance at the Carmi White County School Board meeting last night at the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria as they discussed the District’s return to school plan.First, President Andy Acord read a statement about the rules for holding the meeting. ... Read More.