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Vaccine Mandates

Wednesday, September 8 by WROY-WRUL News

With nearly 98 percent of seniors in Illinois having at least one COVID-19 vaccine, there’s still a mandate in place for health care workers, educators and college students in the state, but it has been delayed. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Aug. 26 that health care... Read More.

Covid Numbers Released

Wednesday, September 8 by WROY-WRUL News

After a big number of COVID-19 cases being reported over the holiday weekend, the Egyptian Health Department has announced more fresh cases. Also, the health department says both Saline and a resident of White County have passed away due to complications originating with their... Read More.

Norris City Village Board

Wednesday, September 8 by WROY-WRUL News

The Norris City Village Board met Tuesday night for about an hour at the Senior Citizens Center due to COVID concerns.The board approved liquor license renewals for Doug’s Food Mart, Mimmo’s and the Norris City American Legion. Also the Legion was granted permission to... Read More.

A Busy Labor Day Weekend for the White County Sheriff’s Department

Wednesday, September 8 by WROY-WRUL News

On Monday just after midnight, Deputy Brown responded to 311 North Powell Street in Norris City and spoke with 29 year old Erica Lynn Roberts, who said she went to Haley Stocke’s residence at 224 County Road 1900 North in Enfield to retrieve her... Read More.

WOVSED to Conduct Free Pre-K Screenings at SIC

Tuesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free prekindergarten screenings Monday, Sept. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Southeastern Illinois College’s Learning Commons located in A building. The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing, vision, speech, language and coordination... Read More.

Egyptian Health Reports 166 New Coronavirus Cases Over Holiday Weekend

Tuesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Nearly 100 new CoViD-19 diagnoses have been added to the roll in Saline County alone over the weekend. A total of 166 new cases have been announced by Egyptian Health Department officials, that number coming out Monday afternoon and representing new cases from over... Read More.

Wabash County Sheriff’s Deputies Avoid Potentially Deadly Situation

Tuesday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff’s Deputies in Wabash County have released information on a potentially deadly situation that unfolded recently. It all began August 27th, a week ago Friday when officers were summoned due to a complaint of criminal damage to property. Through an investigation, law enforcement was... 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.

Republic Trash Changes Mind; Decides to Run on Normal Pick Up Days/Routes Next Week in Carmi

Friday, September 3 by Jc Tinsley

If you live in the city limits of Carmi, you were expecting trash service to be delayed by a day next week. You were expecting it because that's what we told you. Republic has changed it's mind however and now say they will operate... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces August Activity and Enforcement Data

Friday, September 3 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of August. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,105 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.