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Get Your Flu Shot at the Wayne County Farm Bureau

Tuesday, October 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Farm Bureau will be offering an adult flu vaccination clinic on Thursday, October 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Fairfield, IL. The flu vaccination will be administered by the Wayne County Health Department.The clinic... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Burglary Sunday Night

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Sunday afternoon around 1:42 PM, the White County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Steven W. Barker in reference to a burglary that had taken place at his late mother’s residence at 1126 Valter Drive in Carmi.Barker, who lives in Shawneetown, had been... Read More.

New Haven Woman Arrested on DUI Charge Following Report of Suspicious Vehicle

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a call Friday night to report a suspicious vehicle at IL 141 and Epworth Road. Upon arrival Officers observed 20 year old James Mosley standing beside a white Chevy. Mosley told Officers that his child’s mother, 24 year... Read More.

Lollis Jailed on a White County Failure to Appear Warrant

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

41 year old Matthew E Lollis of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Sunday night on a White County Failure to Appear Warrant. He remains held in the White County Jail.

Hillmer Arrested by Carmi Police Saturday Night on Meth Charges

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Granite City man, Jason S. Hillmer was arrested by Carmi Police Saturday night for Possession of Methamphetamine, after a set of scales with suspected methamphetamine were located on his person. Once Hillmer arrived at the White County Jail, a plastic baggie with suspected... Read More.

Grogan Jailed on Tennessee Warrant and Drug Charges Friday

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Robert E. Grogan, 41, of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Friday evening on an extraditable Tennessee Warrant for Aggravated Assault. Grogan was additionally charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was taken to the White County Jail where... Read More.

White Jailed on Multiple Drug Charges Friday

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

35 year old Tara J. White of Carmi was stopped by Carmi Police Friday afternoon on Third Street at the Carmi Fire Department. She was arrested for Driving While License Suspended. A search of a backpack in the truck revealed a meth pipe with... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Mimi’s Closet

Monday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL Radio · Open Line ON DEMAND - Mimi's Closet

Downtown Mt. Vernon Christmas Event Planned

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, October 2, 2020- Ninth Street in Mt. Vernon will be called “Santa Claus Lane” for the month of December and highlight the festiveness of the season. Downtown business owner, Deb Smith of King City Property Brokers, came up with the idea.... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in White and Saline Counties during October. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois... Read More.