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Gill Arrested on Edwards County FTA Warrant

Friday, July 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 26 year old Carmi man, Travis C.K. Gill, was arrested by Carmi Police early Friday morning on an Edwards County Failure to Appear Warrant for Driving While License Suspended. As of Friday morning, he remains in the White County Jail on $100 bond.

Carmi Man Arrested Thursday Evening for Domestic Battery

Friday, July 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jordan M. Abrous, 27, of Carmi, was arrested by Carmi Police Thursday evening just before 6:00 PM for Domestic Battery and Interfering with a Domestic Violence Report. He was taken to the White County Jail where he bonded out to $250 cash plus a... Read More.

RLC Searches for its Next Baseball, Softball Head Coach

Friday, July 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (July 23, 2020) — Rend Lake College is in the market for a couple of new coaches as vacancies have opened for the baseball and softball teams. Earlier this month, longtime head softball coach Dave Ellingsworth announced he would be retiring after 27... Read More.

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ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES PREPARE FOR FALL CLASSES

Friday, July 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Olney, Ill. -- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is preparing for the return of students to the classroom when the Fall Semester begins August 20. The Presidents and Deans at Frontier Community College, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, and Wabash Valley College have been... Read More.

Unemployment Rates in Nine Southeastern Most Counties Improving But a Far Cry Still from 2019 Levels

Thursday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

The latest Illinois Department of Employment Security numbers make it look like things are getting slightly better in southeastern Illinois. The nine southeasternmost counties in the state including White, Hamilton, Gallatin, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Saline, Hardin, & Pope have an average unemployment rate for... Read More.

Four New CoViD Cases Thursday in Tri County Area Per EHD, One in White, Gallatin Each

Thursday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday, July 23, 2020 of four Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:  Saline County o a female, in her teens, at home and in isolation o a male, in his 70’s, hospitalized  Gallatin... Read More.

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Brownsville School Foundation Making Strides Toward Adding New Playground Equipment

Thursday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

Two years ago, a group of folks with a soft spot in their heart for Brownsville School came together to form Brownsville School Foundation, Inc. With a $90,000 fundraising goal and a mission of building a safe, engaging environment for the children of Brownsville... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Receives Reports of Two Different Scams

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jason Lamp, of Carmi, reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning that he had received a suspicious package in the mail containing a check for $2,950.02 and a letter giving him instructions on how to spend the check once he had deposited... Read More.

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Remind Caregivers to Supervise Children During Water Activities

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – As temperatures continue to rise, many Illinoisans are looking for ways to cool off. While many pools and beaches are closed this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, home pools, either permeant or pop-up, are still in use. If families plan... Read More.

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FERRELL HOSPITAL CLINICS, PROVIDERS OFFER FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, CARMI & MCLEANSBORO, IL – Free sports physicals are being offered by providers at Ferrell Hospital outpatient clinics. Locations, providers and schedules are below. No appointment is required. More information is available by calling (618)297-9665. Eldorado Family Medicine Dr. Joey Jackson: Wednesday, July 29, 5... Read More.

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Gill Arrested on Edwards County FTA Warrant

Carmi Man Arrested Thursday Evening for Domestic Battery

RLC Searches for its Next Baseball, Softball Head Coach

ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES PREPARE FOR FALL CLASSES

Unemployment Rates in Nine Southeastern Most Counties Improving But a Far Cry Still from 2019 Levels

Four New CoViD Cases Thursday in Tri County Area Per EHD, One in White, Gallatin Each

Brownsville School Foundation Making Strides Toward Adding New Playground Equipment

White County Sheriff’s Office Receives Reports of Two Different Scams

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Remind Caregivers to Supervise Children During Water Activities

FERRELL HOSPITAL CLINICS, PROVIDERS OFFER FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

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