SIC MIG Team Capps off Record Breaking Season with 12th State Championship

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 2, 2021) -- Southeastern Illinois College’s Model Illinois Government (MIG) team was named Outstanding Large Delegation at the recent legislative competition—the highest honor bestowed on a delegation of 10 or higher. MIG is a legislative simulation and moot court with students filling roles as... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Tuesday

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Tuesday. 1 male in his 60’s To date:There have been 764 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away 741 people have recovered ... Read More.

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In Illinois, on any given week we could see blue skies, thunderstorms and torrential rainfall. The changing weather is second nature to many of us, but as the calendar flips from winter to spring, it is important to not become complacent... Read More.

French Sentenced to 9 Years Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

50 year old Michael W. French, of Carmi, was sentenced to 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, Monday, in White County Court, on a Class 1 Felony Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver. His stay will be followed by 2 years... Read More.

Continued Tour of 33 Counties in 100 Days: Shelby, Wayne, Clay

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Effingham, Ill. – The Office of Congresswoman Mary Miller announced that they will continue their tour of all 33 counties in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District with constituent casework service office hours.The office has visited Effingham, Douglas, Wabash, Edwards, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Hardin,... Read More.

There’s a New Sheriff in Town!

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There's a new Sheriff in town!Sheriff Randy Graves was sworn into office at 8:30 a.m. on Monday by Judge T. Scott Webb.Sheriff Graves was a corrections officer for 12 years and has been a White County Deputy for 19 years.This comes after the retirement... Read More.

3D Mammography Mobile Event in Carmi on March 6th

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will have their Mobile Mammography at the FMH Carmi Medical Clinic on Saturday, March 6th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m. No physician order needed for those who are over the age of 40. It must have been at least one year... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TO OFFER COMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO and CARMI, IL – Three community vaccine clinics are being planned by Ferrell Hospital and the Army National Guard.The vaccine clinic locations and dates include:- Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9, College Heights Baptist Church at 2321 Illinois Avenue in Eldorado- Monday,... Read More.

CARMI CHAMBER ANNOUNCES MARCH MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to announce Joyner Therapy Services as their Member of the Month for March. "The Member of the Month program is a way to highlight businesses/organization in the community." Carmi Chamber Executive Director, Kelly Northcott said. "We are pleased... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,143 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 3 million doses of vaccine delivered to Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,143 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 60s, 2 males 70s,... Read More.