Centennial Meeting Held for White CFB

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The annual meeting of the White County Farm Bureau was held on Friday, January 22, 2021, marking the 100th annual gathering of the organization. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 guidelines, the centennial meeting was not marked with the celebration it deserved. 21 invited members and... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOLD REDUCED RATE LABS MARCH 1st – MARCH 20th

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Reduced Rate Lab Testing with Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department will take place March 1st – March 20th by appointment only. There will be six convenient locations to choose from: Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday, of 28 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (8)1 female in her teens 1 male in his teens 1 male in his 30’s 1 female in her... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Awards First Ever Business Grant

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jc Tinsley for TOC News MediaA Carmi newspaper plans to hire a photographer now that they’ve become the first winner of a Carmi Chamber of Commerce Business Grant. Steve Hartsock, GM for... Read More.

Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Variant Reported in Illinois

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced eight additional Illinois cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom. Health officials previously announced a single case of the variant... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases January 22-25

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 9 additional positive cases of COVID-19 January 22nd-25th. They include… 2 female children 2 females in their teens 1 male in his 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 female in her... Read More.

Grayville City Council Met Monday Night

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC News MediaThe Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night. Commissioner James was the only member not present.The meeting opened with approval of the Consent Agenda, followed by the Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Sharon Waldon reports one... Read More.

Forensic Falcons Win Team, Individual Gold at RAFL 5

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 25, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons earned top team honors this weekend at Region IV-Affiliated Forensic League (RAFL) Tournament 5, claiming gold in overall competition and individual events and silver in debate. Facing 16 top forensic teams from as... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Hamilton County Bi-Centennial with Andy Rubenacker

Monday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

In this Open Line On Demand, Jc Tinsley sits down with Hamilton County Bi-Centennial Co-chair Andy Rubenacker. The committee will kick off the year long celebration with proclamation signing with Hamilton County Board Chairman John Chapman, McLeansboro Mayor Dick Deitz, and Hamilton County village... Read More.

Verbal Altercation Leads to Carmi Man’s Arrest Saturday Afternoon

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

42 year old Bobby Hancock, of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Saturday, just after noon, for Disorderly Conduct and Intimidation, following a call for service to the area of the 500 block of 5th Street for a verbal altercation between two females. Mr.... Read More.