Local News

Pedestrian Hit Wednesday at Rock Bottom Identified; Deceased

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday just before 11:30am, Carmi Police say they were contacted by White County Dispatch in reference to a vehicle colliding with an individual at Rock Bottom Liquor and Fuel on Main Street. Officers found 78 year old L. Pearl Douthitt had exited the convenience... Read More.

CRHPC Clinic Sites Designated as State of Illinois COVID-19 Testing Sites

Thursday, April 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CRHPC Clinic sites in Albion, Carmi, Christopher, Du Quoin, Eldorado, Fairfield, Flora, Johnston City, Mt. Vernon, Sesser, and Shawneetown have been designated as State of Illinois testing sites and will begin performing community testing. Anyone with COVID-19 questions should call CRHPC’s hotline at 1-800-408-7351.... Read More.

SIC FORENSIC FALCONS’ SEASON CUT SHORT

Thursday, April 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 22, 2020) – Although classes have resumed online and in various remote formats for college students, what hasn’t resumed are extracurricular activities. For the undefeated Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons, this means they were denied the opportunity to compete for a national title... Read More.

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Carmi City Council to Meet via Conference Call Tuesday

Thursday, April 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday (April 28th) at 5:30 PM. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be via conference call. Dial 844-855-4444. When prompted enter Access Code/Pin: 159294. There will be discussion to change the previously approved 8th Street Sanitary Sewer Project... Read More.

79 Year Old Woman Hit by Vehicle at Rock Bottom Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Nursing Responds to COVID-19

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 21, 2020) - SIC students, faculty, staff, and retired faculty have been busy making masks for local health care facilities. The masks will provide some protection for health care workers, especially when combined with other precautions, such as frequent handwashing and social... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants Monday

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will begin flushing hydrants throughout the entire district on Monday, April 27, 2020 continuing through the week until completed. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure and sometimes a slight discoloration of the water... Read More.

Only Six Illinois Counties Remain Untouched by CoViD-19 as of 4pm Tuesday 4/21/20

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,551 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 119 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 60s, 1 female 70s - Carroll County: 1 female 80s - Cook County: 1 female 30s, 1 female 40s, 2... Read More.

Second Individual in Hamilton County Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Health Department was notified early this morning of a Hamilton County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the second laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. The individual, a female in her 50’s, is currently isolating at... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested Wednesday Morning for Criminal Trespass, Escape, and Resisting

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 37 year old Carmi woman, Serena Jo Short, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday morning (April 15, 2020) after police received a call about a possible disturbance at the State’s Attorney’s Office. Upon exiting the police department, Officers observed Serena Short exit the... Read More.