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Chili Cook-Off at Logan a Success

Pictured from left are the three winners and a judge from Wednesday’s Chili Cook-off: Samantha Benefield (third place), Chance McPheron (second place), Laci Pochie (first place), and psychology instructor Denis Junge, who served as one of the judges.

Pictured from left are the three winners and a judge from Wednesday’s Chili Cook-off: Samantha Benefield (third place), Chance McPheron (second place), Laci Pochie (first place), and psychology instructor Denis Junge, who served as one of the judges.

On Wednesday Jeneece Bishop, associate professor of English at John A. Logan College, and her ENG 113 students sponsored the “Walking the Dog Chili Cook-Off” to raise money for their K-9 Project. The event featured entries from JALC students and staff. Read more »

West Frankfort Man Finding his Niche with Theatre

John A. Logan College sophomore Brandyn McGhee cuts through a piece of wood while designing a set for an upcoming performance at the College. McGhee is a full-time theater technician and is also seeking a degree in theater first at Logan and then later at SIUC.

John A. Logan College sophomore Brandyn McGhee cuts through a piece of wood while designing a set for an upcoming performance at the College. McGhee is a full-time theater technician and is also seeking a degree in theater first at Logan and then later at SIUC.

With friends urging him to give it a try, Brandyn McGhee got involved with theatre when still a student a few years ago at Frankfort Community High School in West Frankfort. Read more »

Lady Vols Win Season Opener on Last-Second Free Throw

JALC sophomore transfer Jordan James passes the ball against the press to fellow sophomore Tiffany Williams (Gallatin County) Wednesday at home against Mineral Area College. Logan won the game 72-71.

JALC sophomore transfer Jordan James passes the ball against the press to fellow sophomore Tiffany Williams (Gallatin County) Wednesday at home against Mineral Area College. Logan won the game 72-71.

Freshman post player Cheshi Poston made a free throw with four-tenths of a second left on the clock Wednesday to lift the Lady Volunteers of John A. Logan College to a thrilling 72-71 opening-season win over visiting Mineral Area College. Read more »