First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. The Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District collected a positive mosquito batch on May 31, 2020 from River Forest, Illinois,... Read More.

Ricketts Turns Herself in to Carmi Police Tuesday on White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

26 year old, Ashley L. Ricketts, of Carmi turned herself in to Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass to a Residence. She bonded out to $150 cash.

Abell Served Arrest Warrant for Felony Violation OOP

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Joseph D. Abell, 29, of Norris City was served an arrest warrant by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon for felony Violation of an Order of Protection while incarcerated at the White County Jail. He is currently... Read More.

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FAMILY CLINICS OFFERING FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS STARTING JUNE 11th

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro) – McLeansboro Family Clinic and Carmi Family Clinic will offer free sports physicals to incoming Hamilton County, Carmi White County and NCOE high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors starting June 11th on every Thursday and Friday by appointment only. Sports physicals must be completed by June 26th.

Grayville City Council to Hold Public Hearing and Special Council Meeting Monday Night

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday night for a Public Hearing in regard to a Downstate Stabilization Grant at 6:45 p.m. followed by a Special City Council Meeting.Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Would Like to Invite you to S.T.I.R

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join us on June 20th in downtown Carmi for S.T.I.R.What is S.T.I.R? It is an event for our local business owners to get revenue going again! We would like to... Read More.

New City of Carmi Smartphone App Available

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Jeff Pollard is pleased to announce the City of Carmi has a new smartphone app available. One may find it under “cityofcarmi.app” in Google Playstore and “City of Carmi” in the Apple Store.The app provides information about the City of Carmi, local businesses,... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night via Conference Call

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mcleansboro City Council held their regular monthly meeting last night by conference call due to the coronavirus.During a 30 minute executive session, the council accepted the resignation of Leroy Browning as fire chief and the announced the hiring of Jim Morris as the... Read More.

UPDATE: Traffic Accident Monday Night Results in Two Fatalities; Names Released

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Monday, at approximately 9:26 p.m., the Carmi Police Department was dispatched to 5th and Fackney Street on a 911 call of a major traffic accident. Upon arrival officers located a black 2006 Pontiac G6 that had been wrecked and was in the intersection... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Two Arrests Monday Morning

Tuesday, June 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 39 year old Carmi man, Jason R. McGill, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday morning for Driving While License Suspended. He bonded on scene to $250 cash. Danny M. Deaton, 69, of Mill Shoals, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday morning on a warrant... Read More.