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19-YEAR-OLD OPDYKE WOMAN KILLED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY ROLLOVER CRASH
A 19-year-old Opdyke woman was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on a rural gravel road in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identified the victim as Emily Wollite of Opdyke. According to Hayse, Wollite was traveling on North Falcon Lane between Bluford and Belle Rive when ...
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WAYNE CITY RURITAN CLUB HOLDING THANKSGIVING PRODUCE SALE WITH PICKUP NOVEMBER 23RD
The Wayne City Ruritan Club is participating in the annual Cusumano & Sons Thanksgiving Produce Sale, offering area residents an opportunity to purchase a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Produce boxes are available for $34 each and contain a selection of seasonal fruits and...
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOR NOVEMBER 16TH-23RD
Churches throughout Southern Illinois are preparing to serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child, an international outreach program that provides Christmas gifts to children in need around the world. National Collection Week is scheduled for Monday, November 16, through Monday, November 23, with several a...
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BONE GAP CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 140TH ANNIVERSARY FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY
Bone Gap Christian Church will celebrate a major milestone as the congregation marks its 140th anniversary with three days of special services, guest speakers, and musical performances. The anniversary celebration will take place Friday through Sunday at the church, located at 325 South State Street in Bone Gap. Specia...
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FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ALBION TO HOST FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER NOVEMBER 26TH
First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion will once again provide a free Thanksgiving dinner for area residents on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. The church, located at 106 South Fourth Street in Albion, will offer dine-in meals, carryout orders, and deliveries to help ensure community members can enjoy a t...
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REDNEK CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING RETURNS TO SIMS DECEMBER 4TH WITH TWO CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES
Rednek Championship Wrestling (RCW) will return to Sims on Friday, December 4th, for an evening of professional wrestling featuring two championship matches and several other featured competitors. The event will take place at the Old Sims School, located at 201 South Railroad Street in Sims. Doors will open at 6 p.m., ...
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WARM WEATHER EXTENDS SNAKE ROAD CLOSURE IN SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST THROUGH THURSDAY
Unseasonably warm temperatures across Southern Illinois have prompted the U.S. Forest Service to extend the annual fall closure of Snake Road in the Shawnee National Forest. Forest Service officials announced that Snake Road will remain closed to motor vehicle traffic through Thursday allowing additional time for snake...
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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT IN WAYNE AND EFFINGHAM COUNTIES
Illinois State Police Troop 9 will be conducting special distracted driving enforcement patrols in Wayne and Effingham counties throughout November. Troop 9 Commander Captain Bruce Waggoner announced the increased enforcement effort, which is designed to reduce traffic crashes, serious injuries and fatalities caused by...
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WAYNE COUNTY RECORDS 60 PERCENT VOTER TURNOUT AS PRITZKER WINS THIRD TERM, DEMOCRATS TAKE CONTROL OF CONGRESS
Wayne County voters turned out in strong numbers for Tuesday's General Election, with nearly 60 percent of registered voters casting ballots despite the absence of contested countywide races. According to unofficial results from Tuesday, a total of 6,634 ballots were cast among 11,065 registered voters, representing a ...
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EDWARDS COUNTY VOTER TURNOUT REACHES NEARLY 62 PERCENT, REPUBLICANS DOMINATE LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS
Edwards County voters turned out in strong numbers for Tuesday's General Election, with Republican candidates receiving overwhelming support in local, state, and federal races. According to unofficial results released Tuesday night by the Edwards County Clerk's Office, 2,661 ballots were cast out of 4,298 registered vo...
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Obituaries
Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi
Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 5, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Dearl and Hilda (Browning) Williams. Yevonda married Ronald D. Bell on November 8, 1975, in Midland Texas. She worked for Dr. Stricklin for a time and as a...
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Jacqueline Dorene Pearson, 88, of Grayville
Jacqueline Dorene Pearson, 88, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 25, 1938, the daughter of John "Jeff" and Evelyn (Flemming) McCollum. Jackie married Larry S. Pearson on June 14, 1957, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2015. She starte...
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Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg
Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg, IL passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Sophie was born on December 6, 1938 to Stanley & Angie Groszek. Sophie married Karol Rozycki, then remarried J.L. Johnson, and then married Charles Owen - all of whom preceded...
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Michael Lynn Taylor, age 60, of Grayville
Michael Lynn Taylor, age 60, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born May 1, 1966, in Flora, the son of James B. and Rita A. (Yates) Taylor. He was united in marriage to Nancy Sue (Brown) Reed on July 31, 2001, in Rinard, and toge...
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Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem
Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Colton was born July 29, 1989 in Olney, the son of William Bruce and Annetta Rose. Colton loved being outdoors and family gatherings. He was an animal lover and loved his cats, chic...
Nov 2, 2026
Olive Sue "Susie" Withrow, 91, formerly, of Geff
Olive Sue "Susie" Withrow, 91, formerly, of Geff, IL. passed away October 5, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Sue was born on March 22, 1935, to Elmo and Verl (Bullard) Mugrage at their home in Rinard, IL. She married Jerry Withrow on November 1, 1953 in Fairfield, IL. He preceded her i...
Nov 2, 2026
Hadley Ann Williams, 19 Days Old, of Benton
Hadley Ann Williams of Benton was born on October 7, 2026 at Saint Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of October 26, 2026. While Hadley was only here for nineteen days, she left a lasting impact on all who got to meet her; especially her mommy, daddy, big ...
Nov 2, 2026
Tammy L. Miller, 63, of Norris City
Tammy L. Miller, 63, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was born on Saturday, November 17, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Robert LeRoy and Dianna Lee (Cavaness) Georgeff. Tammy married Michael Thomas Miller and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2026. She was a member of ...
Oct 30, 2026
Aurora Jade Wood Barrow, 1 month & 26 days old
Aurora Jade Wood Barrow, 1 month & 26 days old, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL. Aurora was born on September 1, 2026 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Maci Wood and Jory Barrow. Aurora brought joy to the lives of many during her time here and will always be loved and...
Oct 29, 2026
Cathy Ann (Opell) Cates, 74 of Fairfield
Cathy Ann (Opell) Cates, 74 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Cathy was born February 11, 1952, in Vincennes, IN to Harlan and Lois ( Cochran) Opell. Cathy spent most of her childhood in Vincennes, IN before her family moved to Fairfield where she ...
Oct 29, 2026
Larry E. Kisner, 94, of Carmi
Larry E. Kisner, 94, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. He was born on September 2, 1932, in Barrington, Illinois, to Roy and Dorothy (Setser) Kisner. After graduating from Carmi High School in 1951, he attended McKendree College for one year. Larry enliste...
Oct 29, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETALL: Fairfield at Albion Jasper vs. Allendale-St. Mary's (JV Only) AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Okawville over Cisne in 2 Sets: 25-14 and 25-21 South Cent...
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SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Cisne vs. Okawville South Central vs. Carlyle IHSA CLASS 1A CRAB ORCHARD SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: NCOE vs. Waterloo Gibault Trico vs. Egyptian IHSA CLASS...
Nov 3, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Jasper vs. New Hope Geff at Discovery Christian Cisne vs. South Central JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETALL: Wayne City at Bluford AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: IHSA CLASS 3A PLAYOFF AT BE...
Nov 2, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Class 3A Playoff - Fairfield Mules vs. Benton Rangers at Benton 2:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 1:30 p.m. on WFIW 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the IHSA ...
Oct 31, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH SPORTS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 2A JOHNSTON CITY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: The Fairfield Lady Mules saw their outstanding volleyball season come t...
Oct 30, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Benton at the IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship at Johnston City 6:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Cisne vs. Toledo-Cumberland IHSA CLASS 1A OBLONG REGIONAL: S...
Oct 29, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NONE OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS: IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL: Cisne vs. Edwards County St. Elmo-Brownstown vs. Toledo-Cumberland IHSA CLASS 1A OBLONG REGIONAL: Wayne City vs. South Central Lawrenceville vs. Oblong AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: ...
Oct 28, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. West Frankfort at the IHSA Class 2A Johnston City Regional 7:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS: IHSA CLASS 2A JOHNSTON CITY REGIONAL: Benton vs. Vienna IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL: Cisne vs. Cowden-Herrick Edwards Count...
Oct 27, 2026
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