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Illinois State Police Looking for Man in Connection to Harrisburg Woman’s Death

Wednesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Zone 8 is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Alexander McWilliam. McWilliam is wanted in connection to the March 13, 2021 shooting death of Mishealia M. Meredith. McWilliam is a 36-year-old African American male... Read More.

Bone Gap Teen Behind Bars on Sexual Assault Charges

Wednesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Bone Gap teen is behind bars at the White County Jail awaiting a bail review following a first appearance in White County court Tuesday. 18 year old Joseph Cotton of Bone Gap was arrested and booked on the evening of March 11th. Online... Read More.

Carmi City Council Recap – March 16, 2021

Wednesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Harms Construction was awarded a TIF Agreement at the Carmi Council meeting Tuesday evening. The $75,000 project will add an 1,800 square foot building addition to the property. Harms says it will allow for additional inventory, an on-site training facility and some additional office... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Called to Mysterious Car Fire in Burnt Prairie Tuesday

Wednesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s office personnel tended to a car fire in rural northern White County Tuesday around noon. The report indicates the vehicle, a 99 Jeep registered to 34 year old Shania Buchanan of Fairfield was found fully engulfed in flames with no one... Read More.

Carmi Police Investigate a Stolen Bicycle and Make a Warrant Arrest Tuesday

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gregory Burnett reported to Carmi Police, Tuesday afternoon, someone had stolen his son’s black Mongoose Brawler 20” bike sometime between Friday and Sunday. Burnett told Officers his son rode the bike to 1407 James Avenue and left the bike there. When they went back... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Egyptian Health Department SI SUPRT Recovery Oriented System of Care

Wednesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

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DONATION TO THE FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund through the Jerry L. Cox Foundation has donated $300,000 to the scholarship program at Fairfield Memorial Hospital for nurses and other individuals seeking careers in the medical field. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students entering the medical field,... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,997 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Record 7-day vaccine administration average at more than 102,500 doses daily SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,997 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 40s, 1 female 60s, 2... Read More.

Hamilton Co. Health Dept. Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for McLeansboro, Dahlgren, and Broughton on 03/17/21

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In an effort to reach individuals in the local communities where they reside, the Hamilton County Health Department will be holding three remote COVID vaccination clinics for all individuals in Phases 1a & 1b and Phase 1b Part 2 on Wednesday, March 17, 2021... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Thursday

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Thursday at noon to consider the updated Landscaping Plan, updated Decommissioning Plan, and the Application to Amend the Solar Farm Operating Permit to include additional acreage. The next regular White County Board meeting will be Tuesday, April 13, at... Read More.