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Carmi Schools Participating in Red Ribbon Week This Week October 26-30th

Monday, October 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County Schools participates annually to take a stand against drugs! Red Ribbon Week started when DEA agent, Kiki Camarena, was kidnapped and tortured to death in Mexico. The DEA sent Camarena to work undercover in Mexico to investigate a major drug cartel. In... Read More.

NCOE High School to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday

Monday, October 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Information

Monday, October 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 4-8pm.Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights turned on.Drivers should use extra caution during these hours.White county residents worried about their children... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, October 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of twenty (9 on Saturday, 11 on Sunday) Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (10)a male, in his teens 2 males, in their... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 37 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 23, 2020, of 37 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, in his teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and... Read More.

51 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of counties increases from 34 last week SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 51 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or... Read More.

White County Supervisor of Assessments Responds to Criticisms

Friday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Much has been made of the delay in White County taxes. Aside from a prepared statement from White County Supervisor of Assessments Terry Abell, the only words shared about the situation have been by others and have mostly been accusatory or at the very... Read More.

White County Ambulance Service Gets to Meet the Man They Saved

Friday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

On Christmas Eve 2019, White County Ambulance personnel had to dig deep and work for more than an hour to save the life of Larry Frashier. Ten months later, he (and his loved ones) are going to bat for the Public Safety Referendum, convinced... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Following Public Hearing at Seven

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Monday night, following a Public Hearing concerning the sale of property at 7:00 PM.Following reports from the Treasurer, Police Chief/Utility Manager, City Attorney, Commissioners, and the Mayor, and a review of the temporary Executive Powers and Disaster Declaration, an... Read More.

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Darnell Sentenced to 30 Months in IDOC in White County Court Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced 42 year old Robbie W. Darnell, of Equality, to 30 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release, on a class 3 felony, Reckless Homicide, after a contested sentencing hearing that began Monday afternoon... Read More.