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White County Supervisor of Assessments Responds to Criticisms

Friday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Much has been made of the delay in White County taxes. Aside from a prepared statement from White County Supervisor of Assessments Terry Abell, the only words shared about the situation have been by others and have mostly been accusatory or at the very... Read More.

White County Ambulance Service Gets to Meet the Man They Saved

Friday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

On Christmas Eve 2019, White County Ambulance personnel had to dig deep and work for more than an hour to save the life of Larry Frashier. Ten months later, he (and his loved ones) are going to bat for the Public Safety Referendum, convinced... Read More.

Darnell Sentenced to 30 Months in IDOC in White County Court Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced 42 year old Robbie W. Darnell, of Equality, to 30 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release, on a class 3 felony, Reckless Homicide, after a contested sentencing hearing that began Monday afternoon... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… a male in his teens a female in her 30’s a female in her 40’s a female in her 70’s To date: There have been 123 lab-confirmed positive... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Hemp Theft

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tuesday afternoon, Sgt. Craig Poole and White County Deputy Sheriff Randy Graves were notified of a theft that occurred from James McKinney’s hemp field located at 479 Co. Rd. 1925N in Enfield. James followed the suspect vehicle, a silver vehicle bearing Illinois passenger plates... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates a Couple of Burglaries Tuesday

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary report Tuesday morning from Louis M. Hagler of Cape Girardeau, MO.Hagler advised, at 10:51 PM Monday, the alarm for the building located on the south side of his property at 925 East at 2400 North... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 White County Deaths and 18 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of two White County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the families.Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 21,... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:1 Female in their 20’s 1 Male in their 30’sTo date:There have been 119 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Two people who were a... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County School Board met last night.The district is now accepting letters of interest to fill a board member vacancy. The individual selected will serve on the school board from the date of appointment to the seating of the new board in the... Read More.

JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DONATES FIREARMS AND FUNDS TO RLC CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Oct. 19, 2020) — Students studying criminal justice at Rend Lake College will benefit from some new equipment and additional funding thanks to a recent donation from Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard.Bullard’s office donated $1,000 for criminal justice scholarships at the college... Read More.