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Graves-Absher Scholarship Gives Huge Opportunity for Incoming SIC Student

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

A new scholarship has been established with the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation. This is an annual gift valued at $40,000. The Graves-Absher scholarship is being given by Gordon and Linda (Absher) Graves who both have strong feelings for the importance of a good... Read More.

SIC Nursing Programs Earn Top Rankings – Practical Nursing Scores at 100 Percent

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College's nursing program has exceeded expectations once again with superior pass rates in both the Practical Nursing program (PN) and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program state pass rates for 2015."We could not be more happy with the quality of our nursing... Read More.

White County schools score well in WYSE competition at SIC

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering regional competition was held on Thursday at Southeastern Illinois College, with students from Carmi-White County and NCOE high schools taking part in the testing.

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Alliance Coal announces layoffs at White, Hamilton County mines

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

As was expected by many familiar with the situation, Alliance Coal announced layoffs at several mines in the area, with operations in White and Hamilton Counties among those seeing jobs lost.Pattiki mine operated by White County Coal, and River View mine operated by River... Read More.

The Importance of Being Earnest” at SIC Theater Feb. 12 & 13

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

(L-r) Kyle Upchurch of Energy, Jayden Roper of Harrisburg, and Maddison Miller of Eldorado rehearse a sceneWith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Southeastern Illinois... Read More.

Hope Center to give away TV mounts

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

In recognition of National TV Safety Day on February 6 the Hope Center and Safekids will be giving away 2 SANUS Fixed Position Wall Mounts for flat TV's. The first... Read More.

White County files suit against State of Illinois

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

White County has become the latest government body to sue the State of Illinois over non-payment of funds. White County State’s Attorney Denton Aud filed the lawsuit on Thursday at the request of the White County Board.In a press release, Aud stated that Illinois... Read More.

MCPD arrest man after chase

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

On 02/04/2016, a Mt. Carmel Man was arrested after he fled from the Mt. Carmel Police. David A. Pierce, age 56, of Mt. Carmel is accused of coming up to the Mt. Carmel Police Department and starting a confrontation with police over a citation he received a day... Read More.

Rotary hears about the Salvation Army at Thursday meeting

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Photo provided by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Kent Armstrong introduced Don Winkleman as the program. Don, in his spare time, heads up the local Salvation Army. He told the club... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Calls on One of its Own for Program Thursday

Friday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

The economy is tricky these days. When we look at our 3 main local and regional industries, coal, oil and agriculture, two of the three, coal and oil are without doubt in a massive downturn. However, unemployment remains relatively low and if you look... Read More.