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ISP District 19 Responds to Three Traffic Crashes Over the Weekend

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 responded to three personal injury traffic crashes over the weekend. 40 year old Christopher Smith of Shawneetown was traveling on Big Barn Road, approximately 200 feet southeast of Mouth Road, in Gallatin County, Saturday night around 8:00 PM, when he... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 59 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (32)1 female under the age of 10 5 males in their 20’s 5 females in... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Secretary of Agriculture Nomination

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the nomination of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.“Illinois Farm Bureau congratulates former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on his recent nomination... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified Thursday of 5 additional positive cases of COVID-19. They include… 1 female in her teen’s 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 40’s To date: There have... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 White County Death; 65 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of a White County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family.Egyptian Health Department was also notified, on Thursday,... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday by Phone

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. THIS MEETING WILL BE A CALL-IN MEETING WITH DIAL IN NUMBER: (844) 855-4444, ACCESS CODE: 1392619.Council will consider, discuss and possibly approve the 2021 Carmi Library Budget, and the reappointment of Brent Hammel to the... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday; Public Hearing at 7:00 PM

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Monday following a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM regarding open bids for the sale of real estate at 407 N. Middle Street.Due to COVID-19 guidelines, City Council Meeting attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer,... Read More.

FACTORY MANAGER AT USP-MARION PLEADS GUILTY AFTER HIDING OUTSIDE PAYMENTS FROM GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Benton, Ill. – Shawn E. Whitecotton, 49, of Herrin, Illinois, pleaded guilty today to a two- count felony information charging him with making false statements on government forms. As part of his guilty plea, Whitecotton admitted concealing from the federal government thousands of dollars... Read More.

Open Line On Demand- 12/10/20 Dr. Matthew Budoff – Power of Garlic

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/dr-budoff-power-of-garlicDr. Matthew Jay Budoff, MD, FACC, FAHA, professor of medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the endowed chair of preventive cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center says, one of the most powerful natural antibiotics we have that has the power to... Read More.

White County Historical Society Offering Unique Gifts for Sale This Weekend

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Finding the right Christmas gift can be challenging, and the White County Historical Society has several items which may fit your needs. With the extra challenge of trying to avoid Covid virus, you might want to consider one of these unique items. They are... Read More.