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Updated: June 5th – Attempted Robbery Results in Shooting Early Sunday Morning

Sunday, June 4 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Office is releasing additional details from the early Sunday morning shooting at Road Ranger outside Grayville. According to a press release from Sheriff Weiss, officials were dispatched to the convenience store at about 3am. While the deputy on duty and... Read More.

Updated 8/29/22: Carmi Woman Attacked in Own Home Friday Night; Suspect in Custody

Saturday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

A harrowing escape from what could have turned into a deadly encounter has one Carmi woman advising others to be vigilant even in a relatively safe, small town. After returning home from work as a nurse at a hospital in Evansville, Jennifer Peerman was... Read More.

Updated COVID-19 Numbers

Thursday, October 14 by WROY-WRUL News

Egyptian Health Department was notified October 13, 2021 of 13 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for (COVID-19). Saline County had 5 Gallatin County had 1 White County had 7 To date, Saline County has had a total of 4,607 lab confirmed positives, including... Read More.

Vaccination Opportunities UPDATED

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the recommendations of the CDC and the FDA, Fairfield Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for today (Wednesday, April 14th) from 2pm-5:30pm will now be offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations instead of Johnson and Johnson. If you would like to schedule an appointment... Read More.

UPDATED: FERRELL HOSPITAL NOT INCLUDING JOHNSON & JOHNSON VACCINE DURING FRIDAY’S WALK-IN COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Update to the press release below, dated April 7, 2021: No appointment will be needed for the next Ferrell Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic, planned for Friday, April 16. The walk-in clinic will be held at College Heights Baptist Church, located at 2321... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Releases Updated Mobile Office Hours

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) wants to make sure that state government resources remain accessible to the residents of the 55th District. He is continuing his mobile office hours program, where district office staff... Read More.

UPDATED: White County Sheriff’s Department Warns of COVID Vaccine Scam

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call Thursday from an elderly White County citizen in reference to Ferrell Hospital coming in to their home to give them a COVID shot. They confirmed with Ferrell Hospital they are NOT going door-to-door to administer COVID shots.... Read More.

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/18 UPDATED

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County Schools Closed today and Friday (Students wanting meals may pick them up behind the school in the Jr./Sr. High parking lot between 9:30-10:00 am.) NCOE Schools Closed today and Friday Edwards County Schools Closed Clay County Schools Closed Fairfield Community High School, Jasper Grade and Grayville... Read More.

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/15 UPDATED

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Cattleman’s Livestock Auction in Wayne City, today, is cancelled. The next cattle auction is Monday, March 1st. Most area schools, banks, and the U.S. Postal Service are closed today in observance of President's Day. The Taco Factory will be closed today. Carmi Family Dental will be... Read More.

Carmi Police Make a Warrant Arrest and a Burglary, Trespass, and Theft Arrest UPDATED

Tuesday, January 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 32 year old Carmi man, Larry R. Tyree, was arrested by Carmi Police Sunday morning on a White County Warrant for Criminal Damage to Property. He is being held in the White County Jail... Read More.