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Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until 6:00 AM Tuesday

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the tri-state until 6:00 AM Tuesday, as a major winter storm will affect the area through tonight. Significant accumulations of heavy snow (6 to 12 inches), along with blowing and drifting snow, and bitter cold will make... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Investigate a Two Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash in Wayne County Sunday

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Two Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash, Sunday morning around 9:20 in Wayne County. 55 year old James Schlindwein, of Carterville, was traveling eastbound at 917 Central Street when he lost control on ice, exited the south side of... Read More.

FMH UPDATES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2021

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the inclement weather that is expected in the next 24-48 hours for our area, the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Horizon Healthcare Clinics in Carmi, Cisne, and Grayville will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2021. The Fairfield offices will be open normal business... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 12 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (5)1 male in his teens 1 female in her 50’s 1 female in her 60’s ... Read More.

National Weather Service Provides Insight on Upcoming Snow Storm

Sunday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

The National Weather Service’s Chris Noles says Monday’s storm, which may actually begin tonight could be huge across the region. Up to a foot of snow, maybe even more in isolated areas is expected and there’s a word for what Noles expects it to... Read More.

A Sneak Peek into What to Expect from 103 Grounded in Grace Coffee Shop

Saturday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Coffee lovers have a lot to look forward to, especially given these frigid cold winter days. Amber Ackerman-Knight will open 103 Grounded in Grace in the near future at it’s new location across from the downtown Carmi studios of WROY/WRUL, 103 Main in Carmi. ... Read More.

FMH PRESENTS FEBRUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Saturday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Laura Witherspoon, S.T., Sterile Central Processing Coordinator, who works in the Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Same Day... Read More.

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Saturday, February 13 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. As the weather brings some snow and ice to our area we aren’t seeing as much work on the outside, however, the... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,598 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Record breaking 95,000 doses of vaccine administered yesterday; 10% of Illinoisans vaccinated SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,598 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths. - Clinton County: 1 male... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Friday, of 5 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (3)1 female in her 20’s 1 male in his 20’s 1 male in his 60’s Gallatin County (1)... Read More.