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FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SELECTED AS A COVID-19 VACCINATION DISTRIBUTION SITE BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been selected as one of the few select Critical Access Hospitals in the State of Illinois as part of the State’s continued efforts to improve access to COVID vaccinations. With this program, anyone that falls into the Tier 1A and Tier 1B... Read More.

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital weekly updates are used to keep the public informed as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project.Work progress during the week of March 15th consisted of the electrical and plumbing... Read More.

Think Before You Throw!

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Dispose trash properly, eliminate problem that cost state $6.1 million last year SPRINGFIELD – With the arrival of spring, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for crews picking up litter and asking the public to do its... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,832 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,832 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 13 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 1 male 80s - Cook County: 2 females 60s, 3 males 60s, 2 males 80s, 2 females 90s, 1... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Held for The 103 grounded in grace

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on March 23, 2021 for their newest member, The 103 grounded in grace.The 103 is owned by... Read More.

Donate blood in Carmi on April 21

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Wednesday, April 21, you will have a unique opportunity to help save a life. The White County Farm Bureau is proudly partnering with the American Red Cross to hold our fourth “People Live When People Give” Blood Drive. Each pint of blood we... Read More.

Congresswoman Miller Announces the Annual Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) announced the annual Congressional Art Competition.The Congresswoman invites high school students in Illinois' 15th Congressional District to participate in a nation-wide high school arts competition.The Artistic Discovery Contest is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday in Saline County

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday of 5 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County1 male in his teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s ... Read More.

McWilliam Located and Arrested

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Zone 8 confirms that Alexander McWilliam has been taken into custody in connection with the March 13, 2021 shooting death of Mishealia (muh – SHAY-luh) M. Meredith. On Tuesday, March 23, at approximately 12:45... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Several Arrests Monday

Tuesday, March 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

35 year old Floyd Dale Hargrave of McLeansboro was arrested by Carmi Police at the Carmi Motel Monday afternoon, after he was found hiding in a room. Hargrave was wanted on Failure to Appear Warrants out of Saline County and Wayne County for Possession... Read More.