Local News

Crossville Pair Arrested Thursday Afternoon on Warrant and Obstruction Charge

Friday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

Two Crossville residents were taken into custody by police Thursday afternoon. A report from Crossville PD indicates an officer noticed 23 year old Nick Page in the garage at a residence on Cross Street and knew him to be wanted on a warrant. The... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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,... Read More.

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... Read More.

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,... Read More.

Heritage Festival at SIC Cancelled

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Heritage Festival normally held in early November on the campus at Southeastern Illinois College each year has been cancelled for this year.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Night

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. PER GOVERNOR PRITZKER’S ORDER, A MASK WILL BE REQUIRED AS WELL AS SOCIAL DISTANCING. The meeting will be preceded by a Public Hearing at 5:15 p.m.... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAFETERIA CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the increased number of patients currently being treated at Fairfield Memorial Hospital that are positive for COVID and in the interest of public safety, they are closing the FMH Cafe to the public until further notice starting today, October 15, 2020. Meal service... Read More.

Statewide Asian Carp Cookout to be Held Oct. 17

Thursday, October 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IDNR, partners to offer free Asian carp meals at nine locations across the stateSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With a mission to expand local food options and continue efforts to remove Asian carp from Illinois waterways, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), together with Sorce... Read More.