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Updated Resources for EDCs, Businesses, and Communities

VITAL RESOURCES FOR ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES (UPDATED)Medical Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Donations (URGENT)State Emergency Small Business Grants and Loan Assistance (DCEO)Hospitality Emergency Grant Program Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund Downstate Small Business... Read More.

Cave-In-Rock Ferry Expected to Reopen to Public April 1st

Tuesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Cave-in-Rock Ferry is expected to reopen to the public later this week after it closed last week.The ferry closed at 7 p.m. on March 26 when floodwaters covered KY 91 at the Kentucky Landing.Officials said Monday the ferry will remain closed until sometime... Read More.

Boil Order Issued for Saline Valley Conservancy Customers

Tuesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Saline Valley Conservancy has issued a boil water order for customers in the Battleford Road area until further notice, as well as customers in the Rockhole Road area, Sahara Lake subdivision, and customers on Route 45 between Carrier Mills and Stonefort. An EPA lead... Read More.

FMH Presents March Employee of the Month

Monday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.In March, Ashley Tucker RN, who works in the FMH Senior Life Solutions Department was selected... Read More.

Concerns Growing Over Potential Covid-19 Cases Showing Up in Carmi

Monday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rumors swirled around an alleged positive Covid-19 case in Saline County and Harrisburg specifically for a couple days prior to the confirmation on Saturday. That report has helped fuel further speculation here in White County. A social media post from the co-owner of Dr.... Read More.

Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of COVID-19 Scams

Monday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago — Attorney General Kwame Raoul is alerting Illinois residents to a wave of COVID-19 scams occurring as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Raoul is urging consumers to exercise caution before responding to solicitations for money or personal information that are tied to the COVID-19... Read More.

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Updated List of Bear Sightings 4-6-2020 as of 10:30am

Monday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

List of known locations for your “Bear Hunt”. Have other locations? Send them now to [email protected] School 113 10th Street CarmiJefferson School 713 4th Street CarmiThe Original Company, WROY/WRUL 101 N. Church Street Carmi1st Mid Bank & Trust 116 W. Main Street CarmiState Farm - Dave Matheny 122 E Main Street CarmiBanterra Bank 1310 W... Read More.

Saline County Resident Becomes First in Egyptian Health Department Area to Test Positive for Covid-19

Sunday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Sunday, March 29, 2020 of a Saline County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a 49 year old male is at home and doing well. The individual had already been self-quarantined and followed appropriate guidelines... Read More.

BREAKING NEWS: Bears Sighted in Carmi

Friday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

We’re following multiple reports of Bear Sightings in the immediate Carmi and White County area. In a strange turn of events however, residents, especially children are actually encouraged to leave their residentces and search for the “Ursus” in question.That’s right, the Carmi Kiwanis Club has... Read More.

Do Good U – The story and interview with CEO Mitch Gross

Friday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

There’s plenty of bad news in the world. A freshly launched company, is aiming to change that however, and to do so on a global level. Mitch Gross, the CEO of Do Good University (Do Good U), a husband and father of 2, a... Read More.