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Mobile COVID Testing Continues in Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Tuesday, November 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mobile testing teams that are dispatched to various locations around the state each week to provide COVID-19 testing. Anyone can be tested, regardless of symptoms or immigration status. There is no cost to the individual... Read More.

Free COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing in Mt. Vernon, IL

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Downtown Mt. Vernon Christmas Event Planned

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, October 2, 2020- Ninth Street in Mt. Vernon will be called “Santa Claus Lane” for the month of December and highlight the festiveness of the season. Downtown business owner, Deb Smith of King City Property Brokers, came up with the idea.... Read More.

State Police Detectives Investigate Death of a 13-Week-Old Mt. Vernon Boy

Friday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Posey County – Thursday afternoon, at approximately 12:03, Posey County 911 Dispatch received a call from a Mt. Vernon mother regarding her13-week-old boy that was not breathing. The mother performed C.P.R. until Posey County EMS arrived and continued life-saving measures. The child was rushed... Read More.

2020 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, June 16- The 9th Annual Mt. Vernon Fall Fest will be held September 25th and 26th this year. The festival’s theme, “#618Strong”, was recently decided upon in light of the challenges 2020 has brought our region. The theme will encompass the entire Southern Illinois... Read More.

Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the request of the local government, the State of Illinois has activated a pre-staged alternate housing facility in Jefferson County to meet the identified needs of COVID-19. Jefferson County authorities have indicated a recent spike in positive cases of COVID-19, including more than... Read More.

The 20th Annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit Wednesday and Thursday in Mt. Vernon

Wednesday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Approximately 400 leaders from criminal justice agencies throughout Southern Illinois will meet in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, for the 20th annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit (SICJS). The goal of the SICJS is to provide quality training to criminal justice executives in Southern Illinois. This year marks the... Read More.

Mt. Vernon, IN Man Sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 29 year old Mt. Vernon , IN man will be spending the next 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release. Kevin Spurlock was sentenced in White County Court Monday on a Class 4 felony for... Read More.

Mt. Vernon, IN Man Arrested For Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police

Wednesday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 47 year old Mt. Vernon, IN man, Ryan C. Reynolds was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday afternoon on a felony charge of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police. The... Read More.

National “Run for the Wall” Ride to Stop in Mt. Vernon

Tuesday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON, IL, February 3- The annual “Run for the Wall” motorcycle ride will stop in Mt. Vernon once again on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020. This is the 32nd year Mt. Vernon has welcomed the Run for the Wall riders. Approximately 500 bikers will re-fuel... Read More.