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Dr. Frank Barbre Honored with Linden A. Warfel Trustee Education Award

Wednesday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees Vice President and Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Representative Dr. Frank Barbre was recently awarded the prestigious Linden A. Warfel Trustee Education Award for completing more than 100 ICCTA professional development programs.Presented by the ICCTA, the award... Read More.

Hometown Swirls and Sam Wilson Honored at Hamilton County Chamber Dinner

Tuesday, November 19 by Nicole Behnke

Members of the Hamilton County Chamber gathered on Saturday to bestow the esteemed Business of the Year and the highly respected Ted Satterfield awards to truly deserving individuals.Traditionally held at the beginning of the year, the Hamilton County Chamber board members decided to change... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, Honored

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Mike Cooper, was honored as one of the 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know by Becker’s Hospital Review.Fairfield Memorial Hospital CEO Mike Cooper was named to the 2024 edition of 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs To Know... Read More.

Brown, Orr, Little Sprouts Honored; Mayor Gives State of City; Wolff Lays Out Vision at Carmi Chamber Dinner

Tuesday, October 8 by Jc Tinsley

On August 7, 1944, the Carmi Chamber of Commerce was backed by the city council and just 3 weeks later it became a reality. Eighty years later and the organization is still fulfilling it’s mission to work towards making Carmi a thriving, economic engine. ... Read More.

SIC Graduates Honored at Commencement

Friday, May 10 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College held its 62nd annual Commencement Ceremony for the 2024 graduates May 9 in Joseph Deaton Gymnasium. The graduates accepted their certificates and diplomas to cheers and applause from attending family and friends. SIC has a total of 234 graduates this year, though not all... Read More.

Dixon Honored as Herman Graves Award Winner

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Already beloved in Carmi, Dr. Amy Dixon continues to rack up hardware for her efforts in the educational field. The Illinois Principals Association has bestowed the Harrisburg Superintendent with its prestigious Herman Graves Award. The award, established in 1991, recognizes outstanding service to the... Read More.

Coach Lucas, 3 Lady Bulldogs Honored with All-South Nods

Friday, December 8 by Cole Carter

The Southern Illinois Coaches Association has announced the All-South Teams for the 2023 Fall Sports Season.After a record-breaking, historic season, the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs were very well represented on this year's 2A list.Sophomore Caroline Simmons, junior Lauren Burzynski and senior Mara Serafini were... Read More.

WROY/WRUL Honored with First Ever IBA Silver Dome Awards

Saturday, November 4 by Jc Tinsley

In addition to being southeastern Illinois’ first choice for news, WROY/WRUL now has the honor of being able to call itself award winning. The Illinois Broadcasters Association recently held it’s annual Silver Dome Awards recognizing the best in radio/tv throughout the state. The Carmi... Read More.

Chapmans Get Permit; Totten Honored at Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

It took some time Tuesday, but it appears northern vigor finally met some southern hospitality by the end of the Carmi Council meeting. Things got underway with a tender moment as Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard and representatives from the Carmi Fire Department honored Jim... Read More.

PTK Advisor Honored at SIC

Wednesday, August 30 by WROY-WRUL News

Kellye Whitler honored for 20 years as PTK Advisor at SIC With 20 years of service as a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) advisor at Southeastern Illinois College, Kellye Whitler has been honored with an award for her service.Whitler became an advisor because as... Read More.