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Hamilton County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet Tuesday night at 6:00 PM. The board will hear department reports from Clark Griffith, representing Hamilton / Wayne County Board of Health, COVID -19 Update for Hamilton County, Sheriff Lakin, Sheriff Department Report, Discussion / Approval of Gary...

FMH TO HOST VETERANS DAY COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Each year, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes and appreciates all veterans who have fought for our freedom. Therefore, in honor of their service, Fairfield Memorial Hospital wishes to offer a free complimentary lunch for any Veteran who would like to join on November 11th from...

DOJ CHARGES MORE THAN 14,200 DEFENDANTS WITH FIREARMS-RELATED CRIMES IN FY20

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Charging Numbers Hit Five-Year High in the Southern District of Illinois Fairview Heights, Ill. – This week, the Department of Justice announced it has charged more than 14,200 defendants with firearms-related crimes during Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, despite the challenges of COVID-19 and...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases Sunday

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health...

Crossville Pair Arrested Thursday Afternoon on Warrant and Obstruction Charge

Friday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Details Emerge from Wayne County Head On Semi vs Semi Crash Thursday

Friday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Details have emerged following a head on two semi tractor trailer traffic crash we told you about yesterday in Wayne County. Illinois State Police have released the preliminary crash report. The accident happened at a quarter after 9am Thursday on US 45 near County...

Felicia Rumsey Fundraiser Coming up Tonight (Friday) at Carmi Elks

Friday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

***UPDATE*** (Food will not be served at this event. The bands will still be performing and the cover charge has been lowered to $5.00.) The Carmi Elks Lodge is hosting a “Fight for Felicia” fundraiser this evening at their lodge on Cherry Street in...

Carmi Pride Parade Planned for Weekend

Friday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Folks in the area have seen several planned or impromptu “Trump parades” over the last few weeks and months, both on the roads and on the water. A different kind of parade is coming to Carmi this weekend however. Born just a week ago,...

Carmi Kiwanis Club Inducts New Officers, Board Thursday

Friday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Kiwanis Club has 68 current members and a new president. Officers were installed at Thursday’s meeting. The civic organization has not met in person much during 2020 and yesterday was only the third in person meeting in a couple months. Outgoing president...

Major Uptick in CoViD cases Thursday throughout Region and State

Friday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

A big day for CoViD positives throughout the local area as well as the state Thursday. Egyptian Health Department announced yesterday 23 more tri-county residents who have tested positive including 16 White Countians, 2 from Gallatin County, and 5 more in Saline County. Additionally,...