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White County Sheriff’s Reports Friday, April 9 – Sunday, April 11

40 year old Amanda E. Rister, of Norris City turned herself in to the White County Sheriff’s Department, just before noon on Friday, on an active White County Warrant for Petition to Revoke Probation – Violation of Probation. Bail amount on the warrant was... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council to Meet Tuesday

Monday, April 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will meet Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is OPEN to the public, but if you would like to call in: Phone #: 978-990-5120 Access Code: 8401027 Council will discuss and possibly take action on the April pay request for the... Read More.

Farm Family Signs 80th Consecutive Farmland Lease with Same Family of Landowners

Monday, April 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BY ASHLEY RICE FarmWeek In the Dorsey Valley area of Gallatin County, a relationship between two families has lasted through 80 years of consecutive farmland leases.Doug Miller of Junction is currently the third generation Miller renting from the third-generation descendant of Edgar... Read More.

Impaired Driver Arrested after Driving Wrong Way on US 41

Monday, April 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gibson County – Saturday night at approximately 11:35, Trooper Hurley was patrolling northbound US 41 near the 38 mile-marker when he observed the driver of a Toyota Highlander traveling south in the northbound passing lane. Trooper Hurley immediately activated his emergency lights hoping the... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, April 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of 8 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (5)1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his... Read More.

Vaccine Opportunities

Monday, April 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department is partnering with the Illinois National Guard to host a 700 single dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccination clinic today (Monday April 12) at the Floral Hall in Carmi from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. All Illinois Residents 18+ will... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Friday of 3 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County1 female in her 30’s Gallatin County1 female in her 30’s White County1 female in her 40’s To date,... Read More.

Grayville Police Committee Meeting Tuesday

Saturday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will hold a Police Committee meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. Keegan Ready will voice his complaint on Ordinance Violation and Towing of Vehicle.

CWCHS Baseball and Softball Schedules

Saturday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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Public Health Officials Announce 4,004 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Record breaking 164,462 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in one day SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,004 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 21 additional deaths.Cook County: 1 male 50s, 3 females 70s, 1 male... Read More.