State and Local Officials Urge Residents to Plan for Spring Flooding Now

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The National Weather Service says wet ground conditions mixed with higher than normal river levels could lead to flooding in Illinois this spring. State and local officials are urging residents to plan for spring weather emergencies now. The Illinois Department of Insurance recommends residents... Read More.

Illinois State Police Squash Rumor About Marijuana and FOID Cards

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police are trying to clear-up a rumor about the state's newly legal marijuana. Troopers say you will not have to give-up your FOID card if you buy marijuana from a dispensary. That rumor took-off last weekend, with even a few state... Read More.

Law Enforcement Struggles With Detecting High Drivers

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement is struggling with the issue of how to best detect and prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel high. Executive Director of the Illinois Sheriff's Association Jim Kaitschuk says there are complications for tracking people who drive under the influence of marijuana. ... Read More.

White Says “Don’t Drive While High”

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Springfield, IL) -- Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois, driving under the influence is not. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding people who buy Illinois' legal marijuana that they are not allowed to drive while high. White said in a statement on... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital to Hold Cancer Support Group Meeting Thursday

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital holds a Cancer Support Group meeting once a month on the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. in the Medical Arts Complex Education Room, with the next meeting being held, Thursday, January 9th. For more information about this... Read More.

Barbara A. Hucker

Sunday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Barbara A. Hucker, 87, of Carmi passed away at 5:09 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Carmi, IL on December 14, 1932 the daughter of William Albert and Norma Ruby... Read More.

Lillian Lorene Emery Travelstead

Friday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Lillian Lorene Emery Travelstead was born the second child of William M. Emery and Joan Clifford on January 6, 1957 in Evansville, Indiana. She passed on January 2, 2020 while in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Indiana.

Lodella Brown

Friday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Lodella Brown, 101, of Carmi passed away at 11:02 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Wabash Christian Village. She was born in Equality, IL on September 3, 1918 the daughter of James Everett and Rebecca... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Met Thursday

Friday, January 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Kiwanis Club started the year on January 2 with a program featuring Angie Hampton, CEO of Egyptian Health Department. Egyptian Health Department is dedicated to providing human services that support and enhance the... Read More.

41st Annual CWCIT Coming Up January 20, 22, 24 & 25

Friday, January 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 41st Annual Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament will be held on January 20, 22, 24, & 25, 2020. The participating teams are Carmi-White County, Fairfield, Harrisburg, Mt. Carmel, Edwards County, and Mt.Vernon, IN. This will be a six-team round-robin tournament with each team playing... Read More.