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Team Hodgson Wins Excellence Award at Tri County Relay for Life

Wednesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL NewsA highlight of the 2025 Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White County was the presentation of a Team Excellence Award. The award was presented to Team Hodgson of Carmi in recognition of their 2024 fundraising efforts. During the 2024 Relay Season, Team... Read More.

Tri County Relay for Life a Success

Friday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News...Relay For Life volunteers are excited about the success of this year's Hamilton/Wayne/White Relay event. With the unofficial total (including outstanding donations), it is anticipated that the goal of $55,000 will raised in honor of those touched by cancer.Our communities came... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Tri State Tornado Anniversary

Wednesday, March 12 by Jc Tinsley

It's been 100 years since the 1925 tornado that tore across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana resulting in catastrophic damage and nearly 700 deaths. The White County Historical Society has prepared an exhibit opening this Saturday, March 15 from 10am - 4pm at the L.... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Coleman Tri County Eclipse Festival featuring Ronnie McDowell

Thursday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

If you like mixing in a little classic country with your eclipse, the Harrisburg Eclipse Fest might be for you. Coleman Tri County's Lisa Knight stops by to talk about the organization and their concert coming up on April 8th in Harrisburg. Tune in... Read More.

Meteorologist Beau Dodson Prepares Tri State for Dangerous Winter Storm

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Joining us from Weather Talk, Beau Dodson gets us prepared for what to expect with this potential 2022 Christmas weather storm. Flash Freezing, significant cold and wind gusts are all in the forecast. Learn more and stay up to date with Beau at Read More.

Tri State Under Heat Advisory Today, Heat Indices up to 107 Possible

Friday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

We’ve got our first heat advisory of the year and it comes just days before Summer officially begins. The National Weather Service says we could experience heat index values up to 107 today between 1pm and 7pm. The hot temperatures will combine with high... Read More.

Social Media Causes Tri State Fuel Freak Out

Thursday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Once again proving that social media, while it can be incredibly useful and helpful, has it’s obvious and embarrassing drawbacks, locals and some around the tri state bought into gas hoarding yesterday. Fears about fuel shortages fueled some panic buying in the aftermath of... Read More.

Tri County Area Lagging Behind State Average for Vaccinations

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s top physician, Dr. Ngozi Ezike says if you’re not feeling confident about getting vaccinated for CoViD-19, you should talk to your doctor about your concerns.She says nearly 10 million doses of the vaccine have been administered so far and more than 35%... Read More.

Rice Motors Celebrates 90 Years Serving the Tri State

Friday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

47,332,800 minutes. That’s 90 years Rice Motors has been serving the Tri-State. It all began a few years prior to March 26, 1931 however when Scott and Todd Rice’s grandfather, Clarence dipped his toe in the car sales water. The eldest Rice found himself quite... Read More.

Twenty Four Tri County Residents Test Positive for CoViD-19 Friday; 20 in Saline, 1 in Gallatin, 3 in White

Friday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 25, 2020, of 24 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and... Read More.