Extremely dry conditions are taking a toll on the lake at the Fairfield Golf Course, according to Fairfield Park Superintendent Chris Jenkins. During last Thursday night's Fairfield Park Board meeting, Jenkins reported that the lake's water level has dropped significantly due to the lack of rainfall and the continued u...

The Wayne County Jail has received a perfect score of 100 percent following its annual fall inspection conducted by the Illinois Department of Corrections. The inspection was performed by the department's Jail and Detention Standards Unit, which evaluates correctional facilities to ensure they meet state requirements. ...

Longtime Southern Illinois high school sports broadcaster Dave Rigg will be honored Thursday, October 15, with the Illinois High School Association's Distinguished Media Service Award, recognizing a broadcasting career spanning 59 years. The presentation will take place at Edwards County High School in Albion during Th...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department along with Wayne County Ambulance personnel responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash Tuesday afternoon, October 6th, at the intersection of U.S. Route 45 and County Road 690 in Grover Township. According to the crash report, the accident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. and invo...

The Wayne County Health Department is continuing its 2026 flu vaccination clinics. Two clinics are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday). The first will take place at the Fairfield High Rise from 9 until 10 a.m., followed by a clinic at Fairway Apartments in Fairfield from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. The annual flu clinics are p...

The Mt. Erie Ruritan Club is inviting area history enthusiasts to a special presentation featuring local author Morris Daubs on Monday, November 9th. Daubs, a Mt. Erie native, will discuss books he has written exploring Civil War history and its connections to the local area. The event will provide an opportunity for r...

Wabash General Hospital District in Mt. Carmel has earned national recognition as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, according to Modern Healthcare. The hospital ranked 18th among 75 organizations nationwide in the Provider/Insurer category, marking the seventh year Wabash General has received the recog...

The Jefferson Fire Protection District officially broke ground Monday on a new fire station in Mt. Vernon, moving forward with a construction project approved by voters earlier this year. Voters approved an $8.9 million bond issue in March to finance construction of the new facility. The referendum passed with 1,349 vo...

The City of Marion honored a World War I veteran and early Illinois law enforcement officer last Friday morning with the dedication of the Lory L. Price Memorial Roundabout on Carbon Street. City officials, members of Price's family and representatives of the Illinois State Police gathered for the October 9 ceremony, n...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the return of its Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program, offering farmers an opportunity to reduce crop insurance costs while promoting soil conservation and improving long-term land productivity. Now entering its eighth year, the program will make 190,000 ac...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Eldorado at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Roger lee Invitational at Dolan Lake 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Salem 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Carmi-White County Wayne Ci...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. CZRE at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Edwards County (3 Levels) PINK-OUT GAME 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Lincoln Trail College AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Benton Showcase 9:00 a.m. OTHER ARE SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: GRAYVILLE ROUND-ROBIN TOURNAMENT: Grayville vs Cisne Hutsonville vs Salem JV Grayville vs Hutsonville Cisne vs Salem JV Cisne...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football at CZRE 7:00 p.m. LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m. on WFIW-FM 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Carmi-White County at Edwards County Red Hill at Johnston City Sesser-Valier-Wa...

SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Hamilton County (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Cumberland Invite at Lakeland College 4:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Grayville HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hamilt...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carterville at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY: SIJHSAA CLASS S CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL AT SUMMERSVILLE: Jasper, New Hope, Geff, Cisne, and Wayne City will all be participating SIJHSAA CLASS M CROSS COUNTRY R...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Flora at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City at North Clay JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT AT THE OASIS SPORTS COMPLEX IN MARION: SIJHSAA CLASS S STATE TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL: St. Joe (Ol...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Flora 6:00 p.m. Mules Golfer River Wise at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at Monticello Lady Mules Golfer Amelia Hopfinger at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at Roxana Lady Mules Tennis vs. Mt. Carmel at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH ...