Authorities said Thursday they are investigating a deceased male that was discovered inside a sport utility vehicle at the Road Ranger Truck Stop in Grayville. According to officials, the vehicle drew attention after Road Ranger employees noticed it had remained parked in the same location since May 24th. Officers with...

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program, awarding a total of $6 million to 260 fire departments, fire protection districts and EMS providers across Illinois. Among the local recipients is the Bedford Township Fire Protection District in...

A Jefferson County man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for the murder of his wife. On Thursday, Jefferson County Judge Jerry Crisel sentenced 51-year-old John W. Finney of rural Mt. Vernon to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following sentencing, Finney was returned to jail to await transfer to state pr...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors and executive leadership team are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Tharp, MBA, BSN, MRMC, as the hospital's new Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Clinical Officer (CNO/CCO). Tharp brings more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience, with a stro...

Brookstone Estates of Fairfield is stepping up to support the fight against Alzheimer's with a special Pork Burger Sale fundraiser. The event will take place tomorrow (Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until sold out) at the Save-A-Lot parking lot in Fairfield. In addition to the porkburger sale, there will be ...

The Village of Wayne City Board of Trustees unanimously approved annual appropriations ordinance #635 during Monday night's regular meeting. Village Treasurer Roger Noe was absent at the time of the vote. Trustee Jarod Peyton offered a brief explanation of the ordinance but did not provide specific dollar amounts. He s...

A Sims man has been sentenced to prison after his probation was revoked in a White County methamphetamine possession case. Lake Bittles, 26, was originally placed on probation in March 2022 following a conviction for meth possession. According to court records, his probation was later revoked after he admitted to viola...

41-year-old Jonathan R. Attebury of Grayville has been formally charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony, in Edwards County. The charges were filed Tuesday by Edwards County State's Attorney Eric St. Ledger. Attebury remains free under pretrial conditions. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 21st in Edwards Coun...

FNB Community Bank in Fairfield is alerting the public after reports of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area. According to the bank, the fake bills may appear legitimate at first glance but are marked "For Motion Picture Use," indicating they are not legal tender. Customers and businesses are urged ...

FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am to 12 noon and allow individuals to recycle and securely shred up to 50 pounds of paper materials. Bank of...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY: 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. NAPA YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: DiMaggio's 6, Lions Club 1 Top Dog Diesel Repair 7, Fairfield Banking Company 6 Carter Trucking 6, Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 2 FAIR...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Doug Aman-State Farm vs. Joe's Body Shop LeMond's Chrysler vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Vaughan's Tire 11 U: Lions Club vs. DiMaggio's Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Fairfield Banking Company Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. Friend Oil FNB Community Bank vs. Erin Braddock Photography LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Fairfield Masonic Lodge vs. Potts Family Pharmacy Edwards Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. NAPA FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE S...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. LeMond's Chrysler Carter Turf & Tractor vs. Peoples National Bank CSI Insurance vs. Joe's Body Shop 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. DiMaggio's Hayes Plumbing vs. Lions Club La Fuente vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE ...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. Friend Oil Taco Tierra vs. FNB Community Bank LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: NAPA vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Rush Appliance FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR MOND...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 30TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: LeMond's Chevrolet vs. FNB Community Bank Friend Oil vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge NAPA vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO E...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair 10, La Fuente 5 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 9, Hayes Plumbing 3 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL SECTIONAL CH...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. CSI Insurance 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. La Fuente Hayes Plumbing vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY:...