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Aquatic Zoo Opening July 1 With Modifications

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, June 23- After much consideration, the city of Mt. Vernon announces the opening of the Aquatic Zoo on July 1st for the remainder of the summer. Several precautions will be taken, and new regulations put in place to...

Walmart Children’s Miracle Network Campaign Now Through July 19th

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Walmart in Carmi will be launching their annual Children's miracle network campaign. With Covid-19 the hospitals are struggling this year due to increased cost. Also due to high unemployment they expect to cover more families. Walmart typically raises $6,000- $9,000 at store level during...

Grayville to Reconsider Ordinance Allowing Demolition Derby Vehicles in City Limits; More from Monday Night Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville City Council met for their final get together of June Monday evening. Commissioner Tyler Howell says residents could experience water service interruptions as contract work on the water tower begins. With cleaning being done in and over the next couple weeks, he says...

Two Hamilton County Teens Injured in Monday Afternoon Accident on Dale Blacktop

Tuesday, June 23 by Jc Tinsley

Two 15 year old McLeansboro girls are being treated for injuries sustained in a rollover crash late Monday afternoon on the Dale Blacktop. A release from ISP says one of the girls lost control of the 2005 red Ford truck she was driving, ran...

Nine Brands of Hand Sanitizer Potentially Dangerous According to FDA

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Nine brands of hand sanitizer made in Mexico could be potentially hazardous to humans, the Food and Drug Administration

Simmons Arrested on White County Warrant for Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shane B. Simmons, 21, of Carmi, was arrested Monday night on a White County Warrant for Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct. He is currently being held in the White County Jail on $250 bond.

Hornback Sentenced to 3 Years and 6 Months in IDOC in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

29 year old Joshua Hornback of Cobden, Illinois received a sentence of 3 years and 6 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 2 years Mandatory Supervised Release, Monday in White County Court on a class 2 felony charge of Possession of...

Golf Cart Accident Injurs Crossville Woman Thursday Afternoon

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident involving a golf cart Thursday afternoon. Just before 2:00 PM, Officers were dispatched to 405 Hamell Street in Crossville. White County Ambulance and Crossville First Responders also arrived on scene. Freda G. Mercer, 67, of Crossville,...

RMTD to Resume “Contactless” Fare Collection, Implement Mobile Ticketing Option on Saluki Express Service Beginning July 1

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG- Rides Mass Transit District has announced it will be resuming contactless fare collection beginning Wednesday, July 1.Passengers will place money inside fare boxes without coming into contact with drivers.Beginning that same day, passengers riding the agency’s fixed route Saluki Express service in Carbondale...

Give Blood, Get a Free COVID-19 Antibody Test

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Collinsville, Illinois — Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is urging constituents to help meet the nation's urgent need for blood and platelets. For a limited time, the American Red Cross will also test all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies at no...