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Two Additional CoViD Cases Confirmed Saturday by Egyptian Health Department

Saturday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Saturday, July 11, 2020 of two Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:  a White County female in her 60’s, at home and in isolation  a Gallatin County female in her 50’s,...

Three New CoViD Positive Cases Announced by Egyptian Health Department Friday Including One in White County

Friday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Friday, July 10, 2020 of three Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:a Saline County female in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a Saline County female in her 60’s,...

New Haven Woman Charged with DUI, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Storage of a Controlled Substance

Friday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police arrested 31 year old Jessica McPherson of New Haven Thursday evening. While State Police didn’t provide any details on the arrest, court records show McPherson has been charged with DUI, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Storage of a Controlled...

Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation Lands Man Behind Bars; Charged with 5 Counts of Child Pornography

Friday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

Online court documents along with several telephone calls to law enforcement officials have revealed details surrounding the arrest of 32 year old Gabriel Goolsby. Officials say a tip to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force helped lead them to the arrest. The local...

Boil Order Lifted for City of Grayville

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Update* 7/10/20 11:45am:The City of Grayville Boil Order has been lifted according to City Clerk JoEllen Seil. She reports to WROY/WRUL News that the second consecutive satisfactory sample results came back from the IEPA approved laboratory at 10:30 this morning. Original Story from 7/6/20 below:A...

FCHS Cancels Athletic Workouts

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Community High School has announced the cancelation of all athletic workouts due to a “potential COVID-19 cross-contamination situation.”The high school made the announcement on Thursday on its Facebook page.According to the post, all athletic workouts at the school will be suspended until Monday,...

IHSA RULES

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois High School Association released regulations for the next stage of high school athletics amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There can’t be any contact drills or physical contact between athletes and everyone must wear masks, but they’re still determining if that includes those outside...

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 P.M., preceded by a Police Committee Meeting. Old business on the agenda includes the demolition of abandoned properties, Animal Control Ordinance #890, Ordinance #886 Amending the Traffic Code, racing, sport, and hobby vehicles, and the Natural...

Wabash Christian Village Employee of the Month July 2020

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Congratulations Issie Bryant! Issie was elected Employee of the Month for July 2020. Here is what her co-workers had to say about her: “Issie goes above and beyond and she doesn’t hesitate to stop along her way to help others. She always has a smile...

POSTAL EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH STEALING MAIL

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A federal grand jury for the Southern District of Illinois has returned on indictment charging Brittany Freeman, 27, of Johnston City, Illinois (Williamson County), with four counts of theft of mail by a postal service employee.Freeman worked as a mail carrier for the Goreville post office....