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FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL URGENT CARE TO RESUME NORMAL HOURS AND LOCATION – RISC TENT TO REMAIN OPEN FOR RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Starting Monday, June 29th, Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Urgent Care will resume normal hours and location in the FMH Medical Arts Complex.In conjunction with the Urgent Care, the FMH Respiratory Illness Screening Clinic (RISC) Tent in Fairfield will be open 7 days a week from...

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAFE TO RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC STARTING JULY 6TH

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Starting Monday, July 6th, in accordance the State of Illinois’s plan to enter into Phase 4, Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Café will re-open to the public.Anyone wishing to utilize the FMH Café once it re-opens to the public will have to go thru the screening...

Aquatic Zoo Opening July 1 With Modifications

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, June 23- After much consideration, the city of Mt. Vernon announces the opening of the Aquatic Zoo on July 1st for the remainder of the summer. Several precautions will be taken, and new regulations put in place to...

Walmart Children’s Miracle Network Campaign Now Through July 19th

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Walmart in Carmi will be launching their annual Children's miracle network campaign. With Covid-19 the hospitals are struggling this year due to increased cost. Also due to high unemployment they expect to cover more families. Walmart typically raises $6,000- $9,000 at store level during...

Nine Brands of Hand Sanitizer Potentially Dangerous According to FDA

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Nine brands of hand sanitizer made in Mexico could be potentially hazardous to humans, the Food and Drug Administration

Simmons Arrested on White County Warrant for Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shane B. Simmons, 21, of Carmi, was arrested Monday night on a White County Warrant for Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct. He is currently being held in the White County Jail on $250 bond.

Hornback Sentenced to 3 Years and 6 Months in IDOC in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

29 year old Joshua Hornback of Cobden, Illinois received a sentence of 3 years and 6 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 2 years Mandatory Supervised Release, Monday in White County Court on a class 2 felony charge of Possession of...

Golf Cart Accident Injurs Crossville Woman Thursday Afternoon

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident involving a golf cart Thursday afternoon. Just before 2:00 PM, Officers were dispatched to 405 Hamell Street in Crossville. White County Ambulance and Crossville First Responders also arrived on scene. Freda G. Mercer, 67, of Crossville,...

RMTD to Resume “Contactless” Fare Collection, Implement Mobile Ticketing Option on Saluki Express Service Beginning July 1

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG- Rides Mass Transit District has announced it will be resuming contactless fare collection beginning Wednesday, July 1.Passengers will place money inside fare boxes without coming into contact with drivers.Beginning that same day, passengers riding the agency’s fixed route Saluki Express service in Carbondale...

Give Blood, Get a Free COVID-19 Antibody Test

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Collinsville, Illinois — Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is urging constituents to help meet the nation's urgent need for blood and platelets. For a limited time, the American Red Cross will also test all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies at no...