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CDC Says October Is The Best Time To Get Your Flu Shot

Tuesday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Each year in the United States, 25 to 50 million flu cases are reported. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year due to the virus.After a tough flu season last year, people are doing what they can to prepare ahead of time,... Read More.

Boil Order Issued For Saline Valley Conservancy District Water Customers

Tuesday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers in the Battleford Road area, excluding customers on Rockhole Road, are on a boil water order until further notice.

Barnett Arrested A Third Time Monday For Criminal Trespass And Disorderly Conduct

Tuesday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 45 year old resident of O’Fallon, IL, Anessa Dawn Barnett is being held in the White County Jail, as of Monday afternoon, on charges of Criminal Trespass to a residence and Disorderly Conduct. Barnett was originally arrested by Carmi Police on September 6th... Read More.

98th Annual Enfield Mule Days “Welcome To Marvel-ous Mule Days” Begins Thursday

Tuesday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 98th Annual Enfield Mule Days begins this Thursday (October 3) and runs through Saturday (October 5). The theme for this year’s Mule Days is “Welcome To MARVEL-ous Mule Days.” Karen Weiss and Ronnie York were guests on Monday’s open line program and Karen... Read More.

Carmi Man Sentenced To Illinois Department Of Corrections Monday

Tuesday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 38 year old Carmi man will be spending some time behind prison bars. Jason A. Locke was sentenced Monday morning in White County Court to the Illinois Department of Corrections, a 3 year sentence in the Department of Corrections followed by 1 year... Read More.

SIC Student Government Members Inducted

Monday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College held its Student Government Inauguration Ceremony for the 2019-20 academic year Thursday, Sept. 26. The SIC Student Government is the only recognized representative body for the student community, and it has a number of different functions from helping fund many student-run organizations... Read More.

IDOT Announces Road Closure For Bridge Construction on IL 141 Beginning Today

Monday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL 141 of upcoming BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION.Beginning today, (Monday, September 30), there will be bridge construction to remove and replace the structure carrying IL 141 over a tributary to Cane Creek, 0.25 mile... Read More.

Saturday Morning Crash On Route 14 Sends Three To The Hospital

Monday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

31 year old, Jesse M. Saunders of Marion was cited by Illinois State Police for Driving Under the Influence or Alcohol and Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign, following a Saturday morning traffic crash that sent both drivers and a pedestrian to the... Read More.

Payton Dale Entertains Kiwanis Club At Thursday’s Meeting

Saturday, September 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Payton Dale updated the Carmi Kiwanis club Thursday with information related to his song writing experiences and then entertained the club by singing a few songs.Payton is a Senior at Carmi White County High School and has a passion for music. Some of his... Read More.

Banterra Presents Check to SIC Learning Commons

Friday, September 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Banterra’s Meghan Densch, Treasury Services Manager and Debbie Shroyer, Banking Center Manager in Eldorado, stopped by Southeastern Illinois College Thursday, Sept. 26, to present a $5,000 check for the new Learning Commons. Banterra is a major sponsor of the newly renovated student space... Read More.