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Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the request of the local government, the State of Illinois has activated a pre-staged alternate housing facility in Jefferson County to meet the identified needs of COVID-19. Jefferson County authorities have indicated a recent spike in positive cases of COVID-19, including more than...

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night; No Visitors or Media Allowed

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Old Business will include Kyle Poore cleanup. New Business will include Southern Illinois small business grant. There will also be an Executive Session to discuss Employee raises.DUE TO THE COVID-19, BOARD MEMBERS ONLY, NO...

Egyptian Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Case in White County Sunday

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department on Sunday reported the first COVID-19 case in White County.According to a news release from the health department, the individual is a toddler who is at home in isolation and doing well....

Carmi-White County Community Unit District #5 Board Of Education to Meet Tonight via Conference Call

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The regular monthly meeting of the Carmi-White County Community Unit District No 5 Board of Education will be held via conference call on Monday, April 20th at 7 PM.The call-in number is 844-855-4444. The access code is 3183151.Along with the consent agenda, Superintendent Brad...

INDIVIDUAL IN HAMILTON COUNTY TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified late Saturday morning of a Hamilton County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. The individual, a female in her 30’s, is currently isolating at...

White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Report of Burglary in Mill Shoals Saturday

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jeffrey S. Leinard of Mill Shoals reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office Saturday that a burglary had taken place on his property at 105 Cherry Street in Mill Shoals. He told Officers that at some point between Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, someone...

Evansville Woman Arrested for DUI and Possession Charges Friday

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 44 year old Evansville, Indiana woman, Emerald Sharon Guard, was arrested by Carmi Police Friday evening for DUI and Possession of a Controlled Substance, following a traffic stop in East Carmi. She is currently being held in the White County Jail.

Rep. Darren Bailey to Host Telephone Town Hall Tonight

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In response to many calls and emails from constituents about their frustrations with the Department of Employment Security (IDES), Rep. Darren Bailey has organized a telephone town hall for tonight, Monday, April 20, 2020, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The public is welcome...

SIC’s Top Students Inducted into International PTK Honor Society

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 17, 2020) -- Southeastern Illinois College's Mu Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society inducted twelve new members during an induction ceremony held on March 5. Pictured in the first row are PTK officers (l-r) Camden Schiff, Harrisburg – officer;...

SIC Takes Preventative Steps for Students

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 17, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world of higher education. In response, tight-knit communities now keep ties strong via means of online classrooms, video conferences, and email. Southeastern Illinois College is not only responding to the demands of...