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Serious Accident West of Grayville Thursday Afternoon Sends Two to Hospital

Thursday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

A serious accident Thursday afternoon sent a man and a juvenile to a hospital by helicopter. According to authorities, the SUV the man was driving plowed head on into a tractor and implement west of Grayville on County Line Road near 300 East. Medical... Read More.

FMH Donates AED’s to the Edwards County Senior Center and West Salem Senior Center

Monday, August 28 by WROY-WRUL News

In its ongoing efforts to better improve the lives of those we serve, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recently donated two Automated External Defibrillators (AED). One AED went to the Edwards County Senior Citizens Center and the other to a satellite location in West Salem. This... Read More.

Rend Lake Dam West Boat Ramp Closed for Special Event

Tuesday, May 2 by WROY-WRUL News

BENTON, IL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project will temporarily close public access to Dam West Boat Ramp and Recreation Area from sunrise to 3:00pm on Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5. This closure is to accommodate the Rend Lake... Read More.

CWC Cross-Country at West Frankfort

Friday, September 9 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Cross-Country teams travelled to West Frankfort on Thursday, September 8th.On the girls side, Gabbie Conover finished 17th and Ally Pollard finished 34th.For the boys, Tanner Spence finished 11th, Trey Dixon 34th, Luke Bolerjack 43rd, Lane Connaway 63rd and Ian Mosier finished... Read More.

Bulldogs Fired Up After Winning Convincingly at West Frankfort Friday Night

Saturday, September 4 by Jc Tinsley

Johnson Field in West Frankfort turned into a crime scene Friday night after the Carmi White County Bulldogs robbed the Redbirds and ran away with a 46-13 statement win. Just like the week prior, it appeared early the Bulldogs might be in trouble after... Read More.

Coach Kurt Simon Previews the Carmi White County Bulldogs Matchup with West Frankfort

Thursday, September 2 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL Radio · Coach Kurt Simon Previews the Carmi White County Bulldogs Matchup with West... Read More.

Girls Golf Falls to West Frankfort

Wednesday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Jason LampThe Lady Bulldogs golf team ended up losing to the West Frankfort Monday by a score of 212 to 194. Elleigh Gray led the Lady Bulldogs by shooting a 51. Ava Shiever and Saylor Mason both shot a 53, and... Read More.

West Richland Center Open House April 21

Thursday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The West Richland Center in Noble will host an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, showcasing the Olney Central College programs located at the site.This is a great opportunity to learn more about the many programs and services offered... Read More.

First Human West Nile Virus Death in Illinois for 2020

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois for 2020. A Chicago resident who became ill in mid-September and tested positive for West Nile virus has died.“Although we are already into fall, West... Read More.

First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2020

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. A DuPage County resident in her 40s became ill in mid-August.“While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also... Read More.