13 New Positive COVID Cases Announced in the Tri-County Area Over the Weekend

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Saturday, of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) and four more on Sunday. The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s,... Read More.

Carmi-White County High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 was notified on Saturday, that a female student in her teens has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).Superintendent Brad Lee issued the following statement…“While we must protect the privacy of the person(s) involved, we believe it is best to communicate transparently... Read More.

Grayville Days Cancelled

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville Days 2020 has been cancelled, due to the executive order issued by the mayor and City council. The Grayville Days Committee understands the council’s concerns and stand by their decision for the health and safety of our beloved community. They have worked hard... Read More.

Bulldog Bash Rescheduled for September 4th Due to Weather

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the weather last Friday, the Print Shop in Carmi rescheduled their Bulldog Bash for this Friday, September 4th. They will have food from Local Yokel’s BBQ, and entertainment from Luke Simon. The store will have new Bulldog gear and the entire store... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL PROVIDER, AMY ALLEN, FNP, TO RELOCATE PRACTICE

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Amy Allen, Family Nurse Practitioner, will be relocating her practice to Carmi Family Medicine.Allen, a resident of Carmi, will see patients at Carmi Family Medicine on Fridays through Mondays; she will also be the primary provider for the weekend walk-in clinic.She... Read More.

MADD, IDOT, ISP, local police team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation shares a common goal with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Illinois law enforcement – to eliminate impaired driving. As the unofficial end of summer approaches, MADD, IDOT, the Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state... Read More.

Tree Planting Held in Memory of Carmi’s Trudy Jacobs

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2020) -- A memorial service for Trudy Jacobs was conducted at the Southeastern Illinois College David L. Stanley Center Thursday, Aug. 27.Dr. Jonah Rice, SIC president, welcomed guests and Jacobs’ family members. Larry Busch, former Carmi High School principal and... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in July

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in July in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with five metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security... Read More.

llinois Department of Public Health Highlights Importance of Getting Tested Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Administration has Increased Testing Capacity to Average of 50,000 a Day SPRINGFIELD – Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent announcement on changes regarding COVID-19 testing protocols, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinois residents of the importance of... Read More.

Pritzker Ignores Family of Slain State Trooper, Releases Inmate Involved in Trooper’s Murder

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – The Governor’s pattern of decisions surrounding the state’s prison system harms public safety in Illinois, according to State Representative Darren Bailey.“The latest decision by the Governor to release one of the inmates involved in the murder of Illinois State Trooper Layton... Read More.