A St. Francisville man was sentenced Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge. 21-year-old Jaren L. Ault appeared before Circuit Judge Denton Aud and pleaded guilty to DUI, a Class A misdemeanor. Ault was sentenced to 24 months of probation and 90 days in jail, with the ja...

Bakers of all ages will have an opportunity to put their skills to the test during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Baked Goods Contest on Saturday, September 19th. The contest will be held at the Chamber Building, with registration from 10 a.m. until noon. Judging results will be announced at 1:30 p.m. Categories will incl...

The sounds of The Beatles will take center stage at the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest as Forever Abbey Road performs a free concert on Saturday, September 19th. The Nashville-based tribute band will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the Main Stage in downtown Fairfield. Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to...

The Feudin' Hillbillys will bring their high-energy mix of country, rock and pop to downtown Fairfield during the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The band will perform Friday, September 18th from 7 to 10 p.m. on the festival's Main Stage. The performance is sponsored by the City of Fairfield Recreation Committee. Perform...

Frontier Community College is inviting the public to celebrate America's artistic heritage through a new Community Education course, "America the Beautiful." The class will be held Monday, August 31st from 6 to 8 p.m. in Mason Hall Room 24 on the FCC campus. Instructor David Harl will lead participants throug...

The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club has opened registration for its upcoming parade, which will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday, September 12th at 6pm. This year's parade theme is "Spirit of 1776 - Celebrating 250 Years." Organizers are encouraging businesses, organizations, groups a...

Wabash General Hospital is launching a new monthly support group for women affected by breast cancer. The group is open to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, are undergoing treatment or are breast cancer survivors. Hospital officials say the meetings will give participants an opportunity to connect with ...

A new program at Wabash Community Health Center is providing medication-assisted treatment for area residents struggling with substance dependence. During Monday's Wabash General Hospital Board meeting, Cathy Ruth reported that six patients have already received treatment through the clinic. The program uses Suboxone t...

Illinois has surpassed 200 tornadoes in 2026, shattering the previous state record of 142 set in 2024. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford said 15 tornadoes have been recorded in August alone as he continues compiling a timeline of what has been an exceptionally active year for severe weather. The activity began wi...

Wayne County Clerk, Liz Ann Woodrow is asking residents interested in becoming election judges to learn more about the qualifications required to serve. Election judges play an important role at polling places and must meet several requirements. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be able to speak, read and write English...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf at Richland County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. Lawrenceville-Parkview New Hope at Norris City Cisne at Allendale-St. Mary's (JV) JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: New Hope at Norris City COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats a...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Edwards County, North Clay, and Red Hill at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Centralia 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Dietrich Wayne City vs. Okawville JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Jasper at G...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: JV Mules Football vs. Edwards County at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Richland County 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Golf at the BDC Tournament Preview at the Franklin County Country Club 9am Lady Mules Tennis vs. Benton at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER ARE...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: FAIRFIELD FUTURES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT AT SOUTHWEST PARK Crab Orchard vs. Carmi Mt. Carmel vs. New Hope Hamilton County vs. Flora Woodlawn vs. Edwards County FAIRFIELD JUNIOR FOO...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Edwards County - Annual Shrine Game LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m. on WFIW-FM 104.9. Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. with the game video streamed on wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Eldorado, Edwards County, and Wayne City at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. New Hope Jasper vs. West Salem Cisne at Albion Wayne City vs. Woodlawn JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield v...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at NCOE Jasper at Iuka New Hope vs. Allendale-St. Mary's JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield at NCOE New Hope vs. Albion AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: The Fairfield Mules and Lady Mules G...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. NCOE, Edwards County, and Wayne City at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FALL BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Woodlawn JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at Olney Cisne at Geff JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield at Oln...