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Crossville man dies of injuries sustained in Tuesday oil well explosion

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man has died following burn injuries sustained Tuesday in an oil well explosion east of Crossville.A deputy coroner in Jefferson County, Kentucky reported that 33 year old Steven Smith passed away around 3 pm Thursday at the University of Louisville Hospital burn... Read More.

Nurse Practitioners of Horizon Healthcare & FMH Urgent Care celebrate

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate these exceptional health care providers. Fairfield Memorial Hospital employs four Family Nurse Practitioners, with two working in a family care setting at Horizon Healthcare, Heather Curtis, APN, FNP and Sherry Mewes, APN, FNP. Wayne Stennett, APN,... Read More.

Miss Merry Christmas Pageant Winners Announced

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Baby Miss on left Koralynn McKenzie on right Toddler Miss Evelyn Arnold Back row left- Miss White County Christmas, Faye Yang Next-Little Miss 1st Runner Up, Andi Garner Junior Miss Winner- Brenna Russel Last little girl on right Tiny Miss-Cory Jordan The Miss Merry Christmas Pageant,... Read More.

SIC Alumna and State Senator Encourage Students to “Get Involved”

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured (l-r) are Retired Assistant Majority Leader N. Duane Noland, Matt Lees Chair of the Social Sciences Division, SIC Alumna Dana Hooven, Legislative Aide. Southeastern Illinois College students got an inside look into the world of politics. As a part of the school’s “Pizza... Read More.

Myths in Nursing Education and Practice

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

By Amy Murphy, Director of Nursing and Allied Health at Southeastern Illinois College “You Really Want to be a Nurse? You Know all That They Do is Empty Bedpans, Right?”Across the nation, schools of nursing are in full throes of the application season for fall... Read More.

Lots of activities this weekend for “It’s A White County Christmas”

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

November 17th and 18th will be another eventful weekend here in Carmi. The Holiday Shopping Strolls will take place as a part of the” It’s A White County Christmas.” The Chamber encourages everyone to shop Carmi first during the holidays. On Saturday, The Reindeer Run for... Read More.

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SIC Archery Team Wins Gold Medal Count in Alabama

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

After a disappointing start to the 2017 collegiate archery season in early October, the Southeastern Illinois College Archery Falcons finished the month with a vengeance by capturing four gold medals at the USA Archery Collegiate 3D Championships in Foley, Alabama. Emmanuel College in Georgia finished... Read More.

MCPD arrest report 11/14 – 11/16

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

The following individuals were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 11/14/2017, Mt. Carmel Police stopped a 2001 Chevrolet in the area of 5th and Walnut Street for a registration violation. The arresting... Read More.

Former State Senator Bill O’Daniel dies at 93

Thursday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Former 54th District state Sen. William “Bill” O’Daniel died Wednesday at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was 93.O’Daniel served as a member of the Illinois House from 1974-77 and in the Illinois Senate from 1984 until 2002. He was a longtime farmer and businessman,... Read More.

Warrant issued for former Fairfield man

Thursday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Wayne County arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Jeffrey M. Alldredge of Fort Branch, Indiana and formerly of Fairfield.Alldredge is wanted on a class-2 felony charge of being in possession of a stolen firearm. He is suspected of being involved in... Read More.