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Reminder: Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Is July 15, Just 1 Month Away

Deadline Previously Extended Three Months Due To COVID-19; Many Have Already FiledToday, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns and payments are due July 15, the same date set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for...

Carmi-White County School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County School Board met last night at the CWC Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria.District Technology Coordinator Robin Huggins discussed the district technology and how they are preparing for the possibility of remote learning for next year. She said more than 350 Chromebooks have...

Third White County Positive CoViD-19 Case Confirmed

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities with Egyptian Health Department have confirmed just the 3rd positive White County resident to test positive for CoViD-19. EHD was notified of the potential on Sunday, June 14th and today (June 15th) were able to confirm the case. The individual, a woman in...

Weekend Police Reports 6-12 thru 6-14

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Shawneetown woman now has a court date following her arrest around high noon on Sunday. Carmi Police observed 43 year old Crystal Napier waiting in front of the police department for a scheduled child custody exchange and an officer noticed she was wanted...

NCOE Graduation 2020

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Below, find the audio from the 2020 NCOE Graduation held on Friday, June 12th. If you'd like a copy of the audio on CD, please contact WROY/WRUL Radio at 618-382-4161 or send an email to [email protected]. CD copies can be made available for...

Carmi Man Arrested For Failure to Appear Warrant After Found Wandering Rural Crossville

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

A 45 year old Carmi man is behind bars in the White County Jail following his arrest Sunday afternoon just before 3pm. According to the White County Sheriff’s office, a deputy was called to a rural Crossville location where the reporting party says he...

Names Released in Serious Accident on Main Street in Carmi Monday Morning Sending Two Men to Hospitals, One via Life Flight

Monday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

Updated Story at 3:15pm, June 15Additional details are now available following Monday morning’s motor vehicle accident that sent both occupants to hospitals. Carmi Police say it was just before 9am when they were dispatched to the scene across from McDonalds. Chief Jason Carter confirms...

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Monday, June 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. They will be practicing social distancing. Please maintain a 6-foot distance between other members of the public. Masks will not be required but you are welcome to wear them. The Board will discuss fireworks and...

Grayville City Council to Hold Public Hearing and Special Council Meeting Monday Night

Monday, June 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday night for a Public Hearing in regard to a Downstate Stabilization Grant at 6:45 p.m. followed by a Special City Council Meeting.Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City...

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education to Meet Monday Night

Monday, June 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education will meet tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. at the Junior/Senior High School cafeteria. At this meeting, the Board and other attendees will practice social distancing. When entering the room, please maintain a 6-foot distance between other...