Fairfield Police conducted a traffic stop just before midnight on Tuesday at the intersection of West Delaware and Commerce Drive in Fairfield. During a search of the vehicle, officers arrested 46-year-old Zachary R. Wheeler of Fairfield on multiple charges. Wheeler faces charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Posse...

Another High School in the region has an employee that is being investigated due to inappropriate actions involving students. Nashville Community High School has confirmed that an employee has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation involving alleged inappropriate conduct with students is underway. A...

A Grayvile woman arrested in March received court supervision Wednesday in White County Circuit Court after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. 48-year-old, Sabrina Carter was arrested in Carmi in early March and initially faced several charges. Those charges were later reduced to aggravated unlawful possession...

During Tuesday's Grayville City Council meeting, which lasted just over 30 minutes following lengthy discussions and reports beforehand, more than half of the agenda items were tabled City Attorney Jay Walden worked to keep the meeting on track as discussion continued regarding issues raised at previous meetings. Geral...

The annual Squirrel Sounds Festival is back in downtown Olney for 2026, promising two days of free, family-friendly entertainment on Friday and Saturday. With live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and fun activities for kids, the event invites all ages to "go nuts" in celebration of community spirit. Musi...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is providing a valuable resource for individuals coping with loss through its monthly Grief Support Group. The group aims to offer comfort and support to those navigating the challenges of grief, whether from the passing of a loved one, a life change, or another personal hardship. The Grief ...

Redneck Championship Wrestling brings action to Wayne City Friday. The main event will feature a match-up between Riley Jade and The Blue Dragon, Tootie Lynn. Also making an appearance will be the "Chaotic Nightmare", C-Rex. The free outdoor wrestling show will take place at Sweetie's Ice Cream Shop, with ...

The Carmi Rifle Club will host its annual NRA Day on Saturday, June 6th offering firearm safety education and shooting sports activities for men, women and youth ages 9 and older. Organizers say the event is designed to promote firearm safety and continue Southern Illinois' tradition of responsible firearm ownership an...

Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett filed petitions Tuesday to run for Illinois governor as an independent candidate, saying he hopes to bring more balance and bipartisanship to state government. Corbett, of Palatine and founder of Cor Strategies, submitted approximately 37,000 signatures to the Illinois State ...

Utz Brands is recalling select varieties of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because of a potential salmonella contamination risk tied to seasoning ingredients. According to the company, the recall involves certain flavors and bag sizes after Utz was notified that milk powder used in some seasoning blends may co...

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...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Friend Oil vs. FNB Community Bank Erin Braddock Photography vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Rush Appliance vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel Potts Family Pharmacy vs. NAPA LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH ...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 23RD LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: IHSA CLASS 1A EDWARDS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Edwards County vs. Lawrenceville IHSA CLASS 1A WALTONVILLE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Waltonville vs....

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: 11 U: Carter Trucking 11, La Fuente 1 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 13, Lions Club 0 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: IHSA CLASS 1A SOUTH CENTRAL REGION...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Peoples National Bank LeMond's Chrysler vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. La Fuente Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. Lions Club LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM WEDNESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHIN...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. FNB Community Bank Taco Tierra vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. Potts Family Pharmacy Fairfield Masonic Lodge vs. Rush Appliance LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YO...