Donate blood in Carmi on April 21

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Wednesday, April 21, you will have a unique opportunity to help save a life. The White County Farm Bureau is proudly partnering with the American Red Cross to hold our fourth “People Live When People Give” Blood Drive. Each pint of blood we...

Congresswoman Miller Announces the Annual Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) announced the annual Congressional Art Competition.The Congresswoman invites high school students in Illinois' 15th Congressional District to participate in a nation-wide high school arts competition.The Artistic Discovery Contest is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday in Saline County

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday of 5 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County1 male in his teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s ...

McWilliam Located and Arrested

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Zone 8 confirms that Alexander McWilliam has been taken into custody in connection with the March 13, 2021 shooting death of Mishealia (muh – SHAY-luh) M. Meredith. On Tuesday, March 23, at approximately 12:45...

Carmi Police Make Several Arrests Monday

Tuesday, March 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

35 year old Floyd Dale Hargrave of McLeansboro was arrested by Carmi Police at the Carmi Motel Monday afternoon, after he was found hiding in a room. Hargrave was wanted on Failure to Appear Warrants out of Saline County and Wayne County for Possession...

Wabash County Health Department to Hold Vaccination Clinic Wednesday in Edwards County

Tuesday, March 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wabash County Health Department will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday (March 24th) at the House of Prayer in Albion. The clinic is open to anyone who qualifies under Phase 1A, 1B, or 1B+. The vaccine used will be the Johnson and...

Public Health Officials Announce 1,220 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, March 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,220 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 50, 1 male 60, 2 females 70s, 1 male 70s, 2 females 80s, 5 males...