Local News

Nominating Petitions for the April City of Carmi Consolidated Election May Be Picked Up Today

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On April 6, 2021 as part of the Consolidated Election, voters will be encouraged to participate in the City of Carmi election. The people will elect a Mayor and City Clerk as well as four of the eight aldermen for the City Council. The present... Read More.

McLeansboro Police Made a Few Arrests Thursday, September 17th

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

18 year old Laythan Green and a juvenile female were both arrested for Domestic Battery following a report of a fight in progress at the intersection of North Hickory Street and East Thomas Street in McLeansboro. Around 7:18 AM, Officers responded to the scene... Read More.

Forensic Falcons Open Season with Online Debate Scrimmage

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Sept. 21, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons opened the 2020-21 season Friday, Sept. 18, with an online scrimmage against Wyoming’s Casper College. The online event marked SIC’s first virtual forensics experience. Two sophomore debaters, Galatia’s Nick Triplett and Norris City’s Collin Sexton,... Read More.

23 New COVID-19 Cases in the Area Reported Monday

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 21, 2020, of seventeen 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 male, in his 20’s, at home and... Read More.

WVC bass team signs Mason Gross of Carmi

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Mason Gross for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Gross signed on Wednesday evening, Sept. 9.Mason is the son of Mitch and Mary Ann Gross of Carmi,... Read More.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALIGNMENT TRAINING UNDERWAY AT RLC’S IMPROVED MURPHY-WALL PINCKNEYVILLE CAMPUS

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (Sept. 22, 2020) — Due to funding from the Delta Regional Authority, Rend Lake College hosted its first heavy equipment alignment training utilizing a mobile alignment lab at the Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus.There were 15 students and three instructors in attendance at the... Read More.

DRS. MARK, ALLISON ROYER TO BEGIN PROVIDING ENT SPECIALTY CARE AT FERRELL HOSPITAL

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital will begin offering ENT (ear, nose and throat care, also known as otolaryngology) to the southern Illinois region early next year. Drs. Mark and Allison Royer will be providing ENT services at Ferrell Hospital Family Practice starting in January... Read More.

ONB Names Roland Shelton to New Executive Leadership Role

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Evansville, Ind. (September 22, 2020) – In an effort to drive positive social change while at the same time delivering strong, relationship-based services and support to the business sector, Old National has created a new executive leadership position: EVP, Strategic Business Partnerships. Assuming this... Read More.

TRIO Student Support Services grant renewed through 2025

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— The grant that funds the TRIO Student Support Services program at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, including Wabash Valley College, has been renewed through 2025.TRIO SSS is a 100-percent federally funded program from the U.S. Department of Education that is designed to... Read More.

Announcing Pharmacy Residency Program’s 5th Year

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hospice of Southern Illinois is pleased to introduce and welcome the full-time, on-staff, PGY-2 (post-graduate, year 2) Pharmacy Resident, Dr. Timothy Cruz, PharmD. Setting us apart from other hospice programs, we are announcing our 5th year with a PGY-2 Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency... Read More.