The National Weather Service says a drier air mass has settled across Southern Illinois and the Ohio Valley, bringing comfortable conditions and seasonable temperatures through the end of the work week. Overnight lows are expected to fall into the upper 50s under mostly clear skies. Daytime highs will reach the low to ...

The Fairfield Swimming Pool in Leo French Park invites the public to make a splash at a special free swim event, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Gordy and Diana Toombs. The community swim will take place today (Wednesday) from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., offering families and individuals a chance to enjoy an afternoon of...

The Clay County Sheriff's Office executed two search warrants in the Clay City area Monday as part of ongoing investigations, resulting in five arrests and the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles and counterfeit money. The first search warrant was served at approximately 12:03 p.m. at a property on Tower Road in Clay ...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a weekend closure of U.S. Route 45 in White County to allow for a culvert replacement project. The closure will affect both directions of U.S. 45 approximately 0.57 miles north of the Illinois Route 141 interchange at Gossett Road. Work is scheduled to begi...

Residents from Hamilton, Wayne and White counties will gather Saturday, June 13th to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds to support the fight against the disease during the annual Relay For Life event. The Hamilton/Wayne/White Relay For Life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at th...

West Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 announced Monday that West Frankfort Community High School Principal Aaron Hill has resigned effective immediately. According to a statement released by the district, the Board of Education received an irrevocable letter of resignation from Hill on Monday. School offic...

The Fairfield Public Library is inviting students entering 4th through 8th grade this fall to take part in its LEGO Build Challenge! The event will be held on several dates throughout the summer, running from 1 to 2 p.m. each session. Scheduled dates for the LEGO Build Challenge are: June 4th June 18th July 2nd July 16...

The Mount Vernon Elks 819, Centralia Elks 493, Fairfield Elks 1631, Salem Elks 1678, and McLeansboro Elks 1882 Lodges, in partnership with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a free orthopedic assessment clinic for children tomorrow (Thursday). The clinic will run from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at ...

Young athletes are invited to take part in the Edwards County JFL Football Camp, scheduled for June 8th-10th at the Edwards County High School football field. Camp sessions will run each day from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $15, and every participant will receive a camp shirt. The camp offers a great ...

The Groff Library is inviting the public to step back in time and learn about the roots of Grayville during the Gray Family Cemetery Tour, set for June 4th at 6 p.m. The tour will take place at the historic Gray Family Cemetery, located at the corner of South Street and Highway 1 in Grayville. Organizers say the event ...

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:...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 9, Dimaggio's 7 Carter Trucking 13, Lions Club 6 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: Hayes Plumbing 6, Taco Tierra 0 LeMond's Chrysler 6, NAPA 1 MINORS: G&E Home Inspection 14...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Carter Turf & Tractor CSI Insurance vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. Vaughan's Tire 11 U: DiMaggio's vs. Fairfield Banking Company Lions Club vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Stewa...