Carmi Rotary Club Recaps the Past Decade at Thursday’s Meeting

Friday, December 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Rotary club had a very interesting recap of the decade that is coming to a close in a few days, the 2010’s. Rotarian Don Drone shared an article he had read by author Johan Norberg, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute.In... Read More.

Read Sentenced to Three Years in Illinois Department of Corrections of Meth Charge

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 28 year old Mt. Carmel woman, Charlene Read, was sentenced in White County Court Wednesday to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 1 year of Mandatory Supervised Release on a class 3 felony charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.... Read More.

Pez and the Dispensers to Entertain at Carmi American Legion Dance Saturday

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a dance this Saturday night at the Carmi American Legion from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Music by the band Pez and the Dispensers. All dance proceeds go to Veterans Programs.

SIC Hosts Annual Spotlight Day for Area High School Students

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Over 230 high school students were given the opportunity to look into Southeastern Illinois College’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs by attending the Applied Technology Spotlight Day on Thursday, Dec. 5. The event provided some hands-on experience in the multiple fields of study... Read More.

Artists Speak at Sunday Afternoon at the Museum

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art located at Southeastern Illinois College kicked off December with another Sunday Afternoon at the Museum.On Dec. 1, over 20 guests joined two artists featured in the inaugural exhibit at the museum, Art of our Region: 1930s to... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Falls to New Historical Low in November

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.8 percent, a new historical low, while nonfarm payrolls lost -17,200 jobs in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Saline County Doctor Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Saline County doctor accused of killing his estranged wife and burning her body has been found guilty of first-degree murder.Brian Burns was arrested in 2016 after authorities say he killed his wife for financial gain.Prosecutors claim burns was facing a big financial hit... Read More.

Couple Arrested for Crimes in Edwards County and Warrants out of Adair County, Kentucky

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Kentucky State Police say they received information that robbery suspects Timothy and Brittni Smith were arrested Wednesday in Illinois.The Smiths are wanted out of Adair and Livingston County in Kentucky.There are not a lot of details surrounding the arrest but the Smiths are being... Read More.

Christmas Lights of Hope Continues This Friday Night and Throughout Next Week

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Christmas Lights of Hope at the White County Fairgrounds will continue this weekend and throughout next week. Christmas Lights of Hope is a drive through display with over 90 light-up displays. It’s made possible because of sponsorships from local business. A $5... Read More.

Senior Citizens Report Publisher’s Clearing House Phone Scam

Wednesday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Several local Senior Citizens have reportedly been the target of a phone scam recently. The caller pretends to be from Publisher’s Clearing House and tells the intended victim they are the winner of millions of dollars in the Grand Prize Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes.... Read More.