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A Statement From Grayville Mayor Travis Thompson

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Grayville community resulted in recent action by the Grayville City Council to grant executive powers to Mayor Travis Thompson, Mayor Thompson would like to assure the Grayville Community the safety of its residents is his top... Read More.

SIC Announces Summer 2020 President’s and Vice President’s Lists

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (August 31, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the summer 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer... Read More.

Nine New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in the Tri-County Area Monday

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 31, 2020, of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 30’s, at home and... Read More.

Illinois Community College Board Subsidizes High School Equivalency Testing Costs To Help Struggling Illinoisans

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than $500,000 in grant funding will help reduce testing fees by more than 60% for thousands of Illinois residentsSPRINGFIELD (Aug 31, 2020)– As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create professional hardships for thousands of Illinoisans, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is making... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council to Hold Special Meeting Tuesday

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will have a Special Meeting Tuesday at 4:00 PM in the upstairs courtroom of the Hamilton County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and possibly take action on the Supplemental Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways... Read More.

2020 4-H State Show Results

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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3D Mammography Mobile Event in Carmi on September 5th

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital 3-D Mobile Mammography will be at the FMH Horizon Healthcare Medical Clinic in Carmi on Saturday, September 5th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m. No physician order needed for anyone over the age of 40. It must have been at least... Read More.

Free Mobile COVID-19 Testing is Coming to White and Gallatin Counties

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Free mobile COVID-19 testing is coming to White and Gallatin Counties. The testing will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the following locations and times:White County: 102 E Main St, Norris City, IL 628699:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Gallatin County: Shawneetown Mall, Shawneetown... Read More.

13 New Positive COVID Cases Announced in the Tri-County Area Over the Weekend

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Saturday, of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) and four more on Sunday. The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s,... Read More.

Carmi-White County High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 was notified on Saturday, that a female student in her teens has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).Superintendent Brad Lee issued the following statement…“While we must protect the privacy of the person(s) involved, we believe it is best to communicate transparently... Read More.