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USDA NASS – Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report

Statewide, the average temperature was 45.4 degrees, 5.0 degrees above normal for the month of March. Precipitation for the month averaged 4.06 inches, 1.31 inches above normal. As of March 28, 2021, topsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 5 percent short,... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Monday of 9 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (3)1 male under the age of 10 2 males in their 30’s Gallatin County (1)1 female in her... Read More.

14 Year Old Boy Falls From Cliff at Little Grand Canyon Monday

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 14-year old boy from Louisville, KY was airlifted to a St. Louis area hospital Monday after falling about 20 feet from a cliff at the Little Grand Canyon in the Shawnee National Forest. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to the... Read More.

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City of Carmi will Test Storm Sirens Tuesday

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will be having maintenance work completed on our storm sirens on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 between the hours of 9am-2pm. During this time, it is possible the sirens may be periodically tested to ensure they are working properly. The City of... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Prescribed Burns

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Prescribed burning will continue across southern Illinois during dry periods over the next week. Prescribed fire, or controlled burning, has many benefits including maintaining healthy environments and the native plants and animals they support. U.S. Forest Service Fire crews will be working in partnership with... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 4 Cases Saturday; Zero Cases Sunday

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Saturday of 4 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (2)1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s Gallatin County (2)1 female in her 50’s 1... Read More.

Wabash General Hospital & Foundation Work Towards Making Mammography Services More Convenient

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash General Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce their support to bring mammography in-house for Wabash General Hospital, and plans to purchase brand new state of the art mammography equipment with the latest technology and a remodel of the radiology department space. If... Read More.

ACE program at SIC Provides for Gifted High School Students

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--ACE Applications Due May 1-- HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College has launched a new program which trains top in-district high school students to apply for significant scholarships. The Accelerated College Experience (ACE) program at SIC is designed to prepare... Read More.

LOCAL CHEERLEADING PROGRAM PREPARES TO CONQUER THE SUMMIT

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, Illinois - March 26, 2021 – Tumble Time Cheer and Fitness, a local cheerleading training facility, is proud to announce that their team has been selected to compete at one of the nation’s most prestigious cheerleading competitions, The Summit, produced by Varsity All... Read More.

IDOT, ISP remind motorcyclists to ‘Ride Smart’

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As riding season shifts into top gear, safety should be first priority SPRINGFIELD — As warmer weather approaches, motorcycles are becoming a common sight. In an effort to advocate for a safe riding season, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police... Read More.