Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who stole a Taurus model 85 pistol 38 special with black grips from Roger Hale's truck of Rural Fairfield. Anyone with information is asked to call or text crimestoppers at 618 842 9777.

The Fairfield City Council will meet Tuesday, December 9th at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 109 NE 2nd Street. The meeting will open with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of minutes from the November 13th session, followed by approval of bills and public comments. Under routine business, co...

Students pursuing careers in the healthcare field at Olney Central College (OCC) and Frontier Community College (FCC) have an exciting new opportunity for financial support. The Kenton Peak Scholarship, a $1,000 annual award, is now available to assist those studying para-medical fields, emergency medical response, and...

A registered sex offender who listed his most recent address as Olney, Illinois, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after admitting to distributing child pornography and obscene material to a minor. The sentence was reported on Friday. Reports out of Wabash County say 57 year old Edward J. Bates pled gui...

The former pastor of a Harrisburg church has stepped down and is facing legal proceedings and serious allegations. Media reports say Danny Varnadore had served as pastor of the Lighthouse Apostolic Faith Church in Harrisburg, and has stepped down from his position. He's set to appear in Moultrie County Court next week...

Mainly cold and dry weather is expected for the southern Illinois region for next week. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says no major rain or snow systems are expected for the next several days. There are small chances for precip starting tonight, which could include some rain and freezing rain late...

The city of Eldorado has passed an ordinance banning the sale and delivery of kratom in the city. The decision is meant to safeguard public health and safety, the city council said in media reports. Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia and contains compounds with stimulant and opiod-like effects. The U.S. Food ...

GRANITE CITY - As the search continues, the Granite City Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 26-year-old DJ Marshall of Granite City, IL, who is believed to have shot a Granite City Police Department officer. ​ Individuals with information can call the Granite City P...

In Thursday's session of Wayne County Circuit Court, several defendants appeared on felony and misdemeanor charges. 28-year-old David Asher of Fairfield pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Firearm, a Class 2 felony. He was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay court costs. Asher also rece...

The Fairfield City Band will bring festive cheer to the community with its annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 7th, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the First Christian Church in Fairfield. The concert promises a selection of holiday favorites, performed by talented local musicians, and offers an opport...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Wrestling at Lawrence County Tournament Lady Mules Wrestling at Benton Invitational Elk's Wayne County Hoop Shoot at FCHS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Webber HAMILTON COUNTY FOXES INVITATIONAL: Wayne City vs. Gallatin Coun...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball at Waltonville HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: HAMILTON COUNTY FOXES INVITATIONAL: Wayne City vs. Hamilton County Gallatin County vs. NCOE Edwards County vs. West Frankfort JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at Woodlawn AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball at Edwards County 6pm Scholastic Bowl SIAC JV Meet at Mt. Vernon 4pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Casey-Westfield HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City-Cisne at Sandoval JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope at Clay City Geff vs. Bethel WAYNE CITY ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Wrestling at Harrisburg 6pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: HAMILTON COUNTY FOXES INVITATIONAL: Wayne City vs. Edwards County NCOE vs. West Frankfort Hamilton County vs. Gallatin County JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: WAYNE CITY HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT: Jasper vs. Bluford Fairfield vs. Woodlawn JR...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Paris at the Mule Barn 6pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne vs. Dietrich JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope vs. West Salem WAYNE CITY HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT: Wayne City vs. Albion Cisne vs. NCOE JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fairfield vs. Flora Jasper vs. New Hope AREA ...