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FAIRFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO PROBATION FOR FELONY ELECTRONIC HARASSMENT
A Fairfield man was sentenced in Wayne County Circuit Court on a felony harassment charge, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Zachary A.D. Hurley, 23, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of Harassment Through Electronic Communications, a Class 4 felony. Hurley was sentenced to two years of probation. Court rec...
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FCHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT TO PRESENT "OUT OF THIS WORLD" AT LEO FRENCH PARK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
The Fairfield Community High School Music Department will present "Out of This World" at Leo French Park on Sunday, October 18th beginning at 3 p.m. The outdoor event will feature performances by the FCHS Pep Band, Rock Band and Show Choir. In addition to live music, activities will include face painting by t...
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ONE AIRLIFTED AFTER CHAIN-REACTION CRASH NEAR GRAYVILLE
One person was airlifted to an Evansville hospital following a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash Tuesday afternoon on Illinois Route 1 near Grayville. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. in a construction zone just south of the Interstate 64 interchange. Authorities say a passenger car struck the rear of another vehic...
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ANNUAL MEAT RAFFLE TO BENEFIT CLAY COUNTY HOSPICE PROGRAM
The Clay County Community Health Foundation is once again holding its annual fundraiser to support hospice services throughout the region. This year's fundraiser will feature a meat raffle, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation's Hospice Program, which provides services in Clay, Edwards, Effingham, Jasper, Marion, Ri...
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CARMI CORN DAY 2026 SET CONTINUES THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
Corn Day 2026 in Carmi continues tomorrow (Thursday) when Swyear Amusement Rides open at 5 p.m. The White County Farm to Table event will also be held on South Main Cross Street, with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, amusement rides open at 5 p.m. The Corn Day Pageant begins at 5:30 p.m. on...
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WINE & ART FESTIVAL AT REND LAKE SET FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY
The Wine & Art Festival at Rend Lake will return this weekend with two days of wine, live music, food, shopping and vendors. The festival will be held at the Rend Lake Event Center, 14967 Gun Creek Trail in Whittington, located off Exit 77 on Interstate 57. Saturday's festival hours will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., while...
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WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR 2026-27
Wabash Area Development, Inc. has announced that funding is available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help qualifying households with natural gas, propane and electric bills, along with furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. WADI administers the program in Edwards, Gallatin...
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BETTY AKAMANI PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO MURDER CHARGES IN HUSBAND'S DEATH
Betty Akamani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from the September shooting death of her husband, Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor Kofi Akamani. According to an October 6th court entry, the 35-year-old Akamani appeared from the Jackson County Jail. A public defender was appointed to repres...
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ILLINOIS MOBILE DMV PROGRAM SURPASSES 60,000 TRANSACTIONS
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says the state's Mobile DMV program has completed more than 60,000 transactions, bringing driver and vehicle services directly to communities across Illinois. Since January 2023, the Secretary of State's Office has conducted more than 1,700 Mobile DMV events and completed o...
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FEMA TO CONDUCT NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST NOVEMBER 17TH
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Tuesday, November 17th. The test will begin at approximately 1:20 p.m. Central Time and will involve radio and television stations, cable systems, satellit...
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Obituaries
Quinton Hutcheson, 61, of Fairfield
Quinton Hutcheson, 61, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at his brother's home in Rockport, Indiana. He was born December 9, 1964 in Fairfield, IL to Earl Hutcheson, Sr. and the late Sharon K. (Toombs) Hutcheson. Quinton was a true outdoorsman who lived life as a real cowboy, horseback riding, camping ...
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Michael P. "Mike" Talley, 81, of Carmi
Michael P. "Mike" Talley, 81, of Carmi passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. He was born in Carmi on January 8, 1945 the son of Earl and Rosemary (Morris) Talley. Mike married Judy E. Smith on December 30, 1967 and she preceded him in death on Dec...
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Brenda Jo McFarland, 67 of Grayville (formerly of New Harmony, IN)
Brenda Jo McFarland of Grayville, formerly of New Harmony, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on Sunday, July 12, 1959, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Al and Emma (Pfender) Josey. Brenda married Michael David McFarland on September 6, 1980. She worked in reta...
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Mary Lou (Hebert) Smith, 97 of Mt. Carmel
Mary Lou (Hebert) Smith, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, She was born the sixth of eight children to Phillip and Flossie (Edwards) Hebert on Sunday, July 7, 1929, in Assumption, Illinois. Mary Lou married Gene Smith on June 10, 1949. They had two c...
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Fern L. Daily (Byrd), 87 of Dahlgren
Fern L. Daily (Byrd), passed away on October 4, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1939, in Peoria, Illinois, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, friendship, and generous care for others. Fern built a respected career in the automotive industry, working for Cotter-Stover Ford in McLean...
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Estella Joan Stone, 91, of McLeansboro
Estella Joan Stone, 91, of McLeansboro passed away at Color Point in McLeansboro on October 6, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1935 in Springerton to John Willard and Sarah Irene (Upton) Stone. Joan was a member of the RLDS in Springerton. She had worked for Trade Industries in McLeansboro. Joan is survived by her siste...
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Mary Lee (Gooch) Endsley, 90, of Mt. Erie
Mary Lee (Gooch) Endsley, 90, of Mt. Erie, Illinois passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skill Care Unit. She was born on July 10, 1936 at home in Barnhill Township in Wayne County, Illinois. Her parents were Norman "Jake" and Lula (Reed) Gooch. Mary Lee married Gordon Endsley...
Oct 6, 2026
Glenda Kay Allison, 70, Mt. Erie
Glenda Kay Allison, beloved wife, mother, Memaw, sister, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at the age of 70. Glenda was born on June 14, 1956, to Bill and Mary "Kathy" Barnfield. She grew up in Geff, Illinois, and later made her home in Mount Erie, Illinois, wher...
Oct 5, 2026
Marilyn Sue Hawkins, 86, of McLeansboro
Marilyn Sue Hawkins, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Marilyn was born on October 2, 1940, in McLeansboro, Illinois. She graduated from McLeansboro High School and went on to attend Southern Illinois University in Carbonda...
Oct 5, 2026
Robert Glenn Hines, 71, of Carmi
Robert Glenn Hines, 71, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born in Carmi on December 9, 1954, he was the son of Grover Glenn and Gwendolen Eva (Greenacre) Hines. Robert graduated as valedictorian of Carmi High School in 1972. On August 6, 2011, he married Avis (Cook) Hines, with whom he shared more tha...
Oct 4, 2026
Donald Joseph James, 81, of Ellery
Donald Joseph James, 81, of Ellery, IL passed away on October 1, 2026, in Fairfield, Illinois. He was born July 29, 1945 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Joseph Ellsworth and Hilda Marie (Reisinger) James. He married Deanna Kinkade on November 26, 1966 at Friedens United Church of Christ in Browns, Illinois and they...
Oct 2, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
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...
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SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
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...
Oct 6, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
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 ...
Oct 5, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: HOMECOMING DANCE 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. At the Mule Barn OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL: Eldorado at Red Hill JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT AT THE OASIS SPORTS COMPLEX AT MARION: SIJHSAA CLASS S STATE TOUR...
Oct 3, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: HOMECOMING!! Homecoming Parade at 2:00 p.m. Fairfield Mules Football vs. Flora at the Trainyard 7:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show at 6:30 p.m. Homecoming Coronation at Halftime OTHER AREA BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAMES: Edwards County at Sesser-Valier-Wal...
Oct 2, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Edwards County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Robinson Invitational 4:30 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Flora 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Palestine-Hutsonville Way...
Oct 1, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Golf at the IHSA Class 1A Regionals at Quail Creek Country Club at Robinson 9:00 a.m. FCHS BATTLE OF THE CLASSES 6:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: NO OTHER AREA SPORTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules wo...
Sep 30, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Carmi-White County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Golf at the IHSA Regional at Quail Creek Country Club at Robinson 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Richland County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Webber Wa...
Sep 29, 2026
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