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SIC Nursing Programs Ranked No. 1 in the State

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

Nursing students, Austin Koester of Ridgway and Christina Hutchcraft of Harrisburg work with one of the patient simulators at SIC. Southeastern Illinois College’s Nursing programs have earned a solid reputation over the years as quality programs – rigorous, but with caring instructors to help... Read More.

Family Nurse Practioneer, Laura Devous joins Hamilton Memorial Hospital Mcleansboro Family Clinic, Offers Walk-Ins and Extended Hours

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital McLeansboro Family Clinic welcomes Laura Devous, FNP. Laura is a board certified family nurse practitioner. She earned her Bachelors of Science in nursing from Chamberlain College in Addison, Illinois and continued her education there with a Master’s of Science in Nursing,... Read More.

SIC Board Approves New Gym Sound System, Explores New Enrollment Initiatives

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Feb. 21, to take action on the use of bond funds for a worn-out sound system, as well as other action items.Dean Chad Flannery provided a report that the old gym sound system quit working right... Read More.

WROY/WRUL Political Forum set for March 9th

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

WROY and WRUL will be hosting a political forum on March 9th beginning at 6pm at the Floral Hall at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi in preparation for the April 4th Consolidated Election.During the event, we will be covering the races for Carmi... Read More.

Carmi Police make three arrests Thursday and Friday

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 26 year old Shela Brewster of Carmi Thursday morning at the intersection of Sycamore and Seventh Streets for violating an order of protection. Brewster was taken into custody at 9:01 am and during a search, was found to be in... Read More.

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes House Committee

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee unanimously.House Bill 1805, sponsored... Read More.

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RLC schedules Inexperienced Training for Surface, Underground miners

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

A weekends-only Inexperienced Miner Training for Surface and Underground is scheduled over three weeks next month. Training courses will be held from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. March 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26.The cost of the class is $165 and participants must pre-register and pre-pay.... Read More.

Allen Brickhaus Scholarship at SIC Honors Memory of Devoted Music Teacher

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

A new memorial scholarship has been established by Kathy Brickhaus in honor of her late husband Allen Brickhaus with the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation in recognition of his dedication as a band and choir director and teacher. The Allen Brickhaus Memorial Scholarship will be... Read More.

Illinois Masonic Children’s Home in Murphysboro to Remain Open

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

In October 2016, the Illinois Masonic Grand Lodge announced it would be closing their Illinois Masonic Children’s Homes. Throughout the winter, Masonic leadership pursued talks with various agencies to examine possible options to preserve this valuable service. We are pleased to announce that as... Read More.

Rotarians learn little known Presidential facts at Thursday meeting

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Tom Logan, in honor of President’s Day, told the club about some little known Presidential facts. Most of the information was about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. One interesting fact is that historians have voted them the top 2 Presidents... Read More.