Orient News

With the recent announcement that named Earl Kirk of West Frankfort as 2008 Old King Coal, excitement continues to build for the Old King Coal Festival to be held Sept.

A West Frankfort man's life both above and below ground made him the perfect choice to be crowned 2008 Old King Coal.

HERE HERE Where have all the florists gone? Where have all the florists gone? For most local flower shops, walk-in traffic is no longer a major part of their profit.

Amy Fulk is new Miss Fayette County Fair Amy Fulk of St. Elmo reacts upon being named the 2008 Miss Fayette County Fair queen on Monday night at the Fayette County Fair in Brownstown.

A Franklin County man faces charges of 911 abuse after allegedly calling law enforcement repeatedly without cause.

Nathaniel Joseph Wells, 21, of 414 O'Farrell, Collinsville, was arrested on suspicion of obstructing a peace officer Sept. via Belleville News

Nursery school fundraiser: Hobson Cooperative Nursery School will host its annual fundraising Gala and Auction on Feb. via Naperville Sun

“He liked women. He thought women were just beautiful ? all women.”

Above the cash register at Elsie's Tavern in Orient hangs the photo of a young man with a head-turning smile. via Southern Illinoisan

“We called Derek Sailliez to drive the ambulance and me and Jon stayed in back with him.”

Today, Cris Gayer will spend time with his family and enjoy the greatest gift he has ever received - the gift of life. via Southern Illinoisan

“Everyone said how they at least found someone alive. Everyone thought it was a miracle because where they found him there wasn't enough oxygen to burn a flame safety lamp. It takes more oxygen than that to let a man breathe.”

It was the last shift before the Christmas break when 218 miners were lowered underground into Orient No. via Southern Illinoisan