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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CRITTER FIXERS YARD SALE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
The Southern Illinois Critter Fixers yard sale, originally scheduled for tomorrow, (Saturday) at Growls & Meows Vet Clinic (101 Railroad St, Cisne), has been postponed due to the possibility of inclement weather. The sale has been rescheduled for Friday, April 24th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 25th fro...
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FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS ANNUAL LINEMAN RODEO SATURDAY
Frontier Community College will host its annual Lineman Rodeo tomorrow, (Saturday) beginning at 9 a.m. The event offers Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) students a chance to demonstrate their skills and knowledge through a series of friendly competitions. Participants will be judged in several events, including th...
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CISNE HIGH SCHOOL PROM 2026 "GATSBY GALA" SET FOR SATURDAY
Students at Cisne High School are preparing for Prom 2026, themed "Gatsby Gala," set for Saturday, April 18th. The festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. as students and their families participate in a drive-through to showcase their prom attire. The celebration continues at 7:00 p.m. with the coronation ceremony,...
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GRAYVILLE WOMAN JAILED AFTER DOMESTIC BATTERY ARREST, HELD ON NO BOND
A Grayville woman remains behind bars following a court appearance Thursday after her arrest in connection with a domestic incident the previous evening. Grayville Police responded to an Oxford Street residence just before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday regarding an active domestic situation. Officers arriving at the scene made c...
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YARD SALE TO BENEFIT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CRITTER FIXERS SET FOR APRIL 18TH IN CISNE
A special yard sale will be held in Cisne to benefit Southern Illinois Critter Fixers, a local organization dedicated to helping animals in need. The event is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to noon at Growls & Meows Veterinary Clinic, located at 101 Railroad Street. Organizers invite the community to...
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NANCY ELLIS BENEFIT EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY IN WAYNE CITY
A special benefit event for Nancy Ellis will be held at the First Christian Church in Wayne City tomorrow (Saturday). The benefit aims to support Nancy as she battles laryngeal cancer, a diagnosis she received in January. Nancy from Cisne, is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments in St. Louis five ...
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FAIRFIELD PUBLIC GOLF COURSE TO HOST 18-HOLE BACKWARDS SCRAMBLE ON MAY 2ND
Golf enthusiasts in the Fairfield area are gearing up for a unique event as the Fairfield Public Golf Course hosts its 18-Hole, 4-Man Backwards Scramble on Saturday, May 2nd. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM. Sponsored by Keegan Loss Welding, the event promises a fun and challenging twist on tr...
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BALD KNOB CROSS TO OFFER ELEVATOR ACCESS WITH NEW "TOP OF THE CROSS EXPERIENCE"
A decades-old dream is finally coming to fruition at the Bald Knob Cross of Peace at Alto Pass in Union County, as officials announce a major advancement in welcoming visitors to the summit of this iconic Southern Illinois landmark. The monument's Board of Directors has unveiled plans for the "Top of the Cross Exp...
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MT. VERNON TO HOST GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR WALL OF REMEMBRANCE AND 20TH ANNUAL LCPL. J. KYLE PRICE MEMORIAL RIDE
Friday and Saturday, April 24th & 25th, Mt. Vernon will pay tribute to America's heroes as the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance arrives at the Mt. Vernon Airport in conjunction with the 20th Annual Lance Corporal, J. Kyle Price Memorial Ride. The traveling memorial, which stretches more than 100 feet in len...
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WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO CELEBRATE 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY MAY 15TH
Wabash Valley College (WVC) will honor its graduating class at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. The celebration will be held on the WVC campus, with doors opening to guests at 6:00 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, WVC's Radio/TV program will live stream the ceremony on YouTube...
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Obituaries

David Bernard Smith, 64, of Broughton
David Bernard Smith, 64, of Broughton, IL passed away at his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born in McLeansboro on January 14, 1962 to Billy Dean & Frances Ann (Allen) Smith. David worked in construction for the Laborer's Local #561 in Evansville, IN and retired after 30 years. He loved riding motorcycl...
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Steven Andrew Headley, 76, of West Salem
Steven Andrew Headley, 76, of West Salem, IL passed away into the arms of Jesus at his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026 surrounded by his family. Steve was born on May 21, 1949 in Bennington, IL to Bill and Dorothy Headley. He was a lifelong pipefitter out of Local 653 in Centralia, IL. He spent his career working acro...
Apr 16, 2026

Guy Owen Choate Jr., 87, of Belle Rive
Guy Owen Choate Jr., 87, of Belle Rive, IL passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL. Guy was born on January 11, 1939 in Taylorville, IL to Guy & Eales (Baker) Choate. On March 9, 2016 he married Sue (Green) Choate, who survives. Guy retired from the Firestone in Decatur...
Apr 16, 2026

Mary Inez Hill, 67, of Fairfield
Mary Inez Hill, 67, of Fairfield, passed away at 11:20am on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Mary was born on November 3, 1958, in Fairfield, IL, to Robert Russell and Mabel Inez (Smith) Hill. Mary had worked for Airtex Products for more than 25 years before her retirement. She was...
Apr 15, 2026

Gary Owen Shelton, 83, of Fairfield
Gary Owen Shelton, 83, of Fairfield, IL passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. Gary was born on December 28, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. He worked as a Tool & Die Machinist for Airtex in Fairfield, IL and he was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals ba...
Apr 15, 2026

Anthony J. "Tony" Sullivan, 64, of Fairfield
Anthony J. "Tony" Sullivan, 64, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:04pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Tony was born on September 15, 1961, in Fairfield, IL, to Michael and Donna (Gray) Sullivan. He was a graduate of Fairfield Community High School, class of 1979. Tony spent his life working at the Wayne County Spe...
Apr 14, 2026

Lenard (Lenny) Taylor, 78 of Grayville
Lenard (Lenny) Taylor passed from this life to Heaven, into his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ's arms, on April 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Lenard was born January 30. 1948, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Hal and Sylvia (Hickling) Taylor. He grew up in Grayville, Illinois, graduating from Grayville High Schoo...
Apr 13, 2026

Nettie Bayler, 88 of McLeansboro
Nettie Bayler, 88 of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at Silver Foxes Nursing Home and Rehab, McLeansboro. Nettie was born July 30 1937 in Thackeray, IL, to Walter Ledford and Frieda (Tittle) Ledford. On April 4, 1963 she married Harold Bayler in the Concord Church and he survives. Nettie was a bank ...
Apr 13, 2026

Roy "Sonny" Thomason, 89, of Fairfield
Roy "Sonny" Thomason, 89, of Fairfield, passed away at 2:53pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. Sonny was born on February 27, 1937, in Wayne County, IL, to Loren and Nettie (Morlan) Thomason. On September 28, 1957, he married the love of his life, Violet (Dunn) Tho...
Apr 13, 2026

Beverly Ann (Kimbrell) Bridgeman, 87, of Lakeland, FL (formerly of Carmi)
Beverly Ann (Kimbrell) Bridgeman, 87, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Carmi passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Beverly was born on December 20, 1938, in Carmi the daughter of James Robert (Bob) Kimbrell and Veda Grace (Funkhouser) Kimbrell. Her favorite hobbies were watching birds, listening to Elvis, and being with...
Apr 12, 2026

Ronald Gene Kerns,75, of Norris City
Ronald Gene Kerns,75, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 13, 1950 in Carmi the son of Al and Annie Victoria (Owens) Kerns. Ronald graduated from Norris City High School. He also joined the Army in 1969 and served during the Vietna...
Apr 10, 2026
Sports
LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Salem (rescheduled from Wednesday) 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis at Carterville 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Dietrich Wayne City at Christ Our Rock Lutheran HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Dietrich Wayne City at Chr...
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LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City at Webber HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at North Clay Wayne City at Webber JR HIGH TRACK: Jasper, New Hope, and Cisne at Cisne COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Rend Lake College COLLEGE SOFTBA...
Apr 16, 2026
LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Salem 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Salem 4:30pm Mules and Lady Mules Track at the Matt Scherer Invitational at Red Hill 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City at Galatia JR HIGH TRACK: Fairfield, Jasper, and New Hope at the FC...
Apr 15, 2026
LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Hamilton County at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Hamilton County at Southwest Park 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis at Herrin 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Oblong HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Olney JR H...
Apr 14, 2026
LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 13TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Track at the Lady Foxes Invitational at McLeansboro 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. Red Hill Wayne City at North Clay HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Red Hill JR HIGH TRACK: WAYNE COUNTY INVITATIONAL MEET: Fairfield, Jasper, Ne...
Apr 13, 2026
Sports Info for Saturday, April 11th
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City at Brownstown COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Olney Central College (Doubleheader) COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Wabash Valley College (Doubleheader) ...
Apr 11, 2026
LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: JV Mules Boys Baseball vs. NCOE at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Mules Boys Track at the Tiger Invitational at Newton 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Red Hill HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Wayne City vs. Red Hill HIGH SCHOOL TRACK: Cisne at Newto...
Apr 10, 2026
LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Edwards County 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Edwards County 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Newton at Lakeside Courts 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Mt. Carmel Wayne City vs. Woodlawn HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisn...
Apr 09, 2026
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