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SIC Business Club has Impressive Showing at State Leadership Convention
Southeastern Illinois College’s Phi Beta Lambda Business Club had a remarkable success at the 2018 Illinois Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Convention at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham April 6-7. Pictured are (l-r) Bradley Hydrick of Carmi, Adam Partridge of Eldorado,... Read More.
RLC EMT Paramedic programs enrolling now for summer
Get into the life-saving business with Rend Lake College’s Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) program. Enrollment is open now for the EMT-P associate degree and occupational certificate programs, both beginning Monday, June 4.
EMTP 1260 (Paramedic Services I) is a hybrid course that meets for... Read More.
Faye Yang named Entrepreneur of the Year
Jarrod Newell presents Faye Yang the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which included a certificate and cash prize.
The White County CEO Class met for their awards ceremony on April 25, 2018. White County CEO Board Vice Chairman, Jarrod Newell, was on hand to... Read More.
City of Carmi to begin bug spraying Thursday night
According to Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard, city workers will begin spraying for bugs this evening. Crews will begin working areas where flood waters were worst. Pollard says that the spray may not be effective against the gnats that are plaguing much of the area,... Read More.
SIC Nursing Alumnus Graduates from Chamberlain University
Southeastern Illinois College is known for its highly reputed nursing programs. In 2017, SIC earned the accolade of the number one Registered Nursing (RN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs in the state of Illinois. However, a program is only as successful as its... Read More.
CWC Foundation trivia night big success
Story and photos provided by Toby Brown
Eighteen teams competed in Saturday’s inaugural Carmi-White County Schools Foundation trivia contest at First Christian Church in Carmi.
The “Stinkin’ Lincolns” won Saturday’s inaugural Carmi-White County Schools Foundation Trivia Night. Team members, left to right, are, first row,... Read More.
Carmi man arrested for driving 40 mph over limit
Carmi Police arrested 27 year old Jon Ealey of Carmi Tuesday evening for driving 72 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone on Industrial Drive. Ealey was taken into custody at 6:57 pm and was also cited for loud exhaust... Read More.
Shawneetown man sentenced in Gallatin County Court Monday
In Gallatin County Court Monday, 26 year old Austin Perrone of Shawneetown pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and theft according to States Attorney Douglas Dyhrkopp.
Perrone was sentenced under a negotiated plea agreement in front of Judge Thomas Foster. He received a six... Read More.
FMH AHEC Hosts Scrub Exposure Tour
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’sAHEC program hosted a Scrub Exposure Tour on Monday, April 16thfor surrounding high school students. This event was held for juniors and seniors from high schools in Wayne and Edwards County.
Students arrived at Fairfield Memorial Hospital and were greeted by Sarah Hopfinger... Read More.