Illinois State Police Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, has announced the ISP will be conducting Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement, or ACE, patrols in Wayne, Clay, White, Lawrence, Marion and Effingham counties during the month of October. The patrols allow the state police to focus on preventing violations ...

As we close out the month of September and head into October, fairly quiet and seasonable weather is expected, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. The next few days are expected to be dry with temperatures close to normal for this time of year. The next chance of rain is in the forecast for...

Unemployment rates in southern Illinois didn't change much in the month of August, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Wayne County's rate came in at 4.3 percent for August, compared to 4.2 percent in July. Edwards County had an August unemployment rate of seven percent, down from 7.2 percent ...

Media reports out of Williamson County say a social worker has had an additional felony charge of criminal sexual assault filed against her. 37 year old Autumn Watson of Marion faces charges in connection with her behavior involving a juvenile male, according to the Marion Police Chief. Investigators said they had ope...

The U.S. Senate returns to work with another attempt expected to advance a new five-year farm bill, a major priority for agriculture groups as the current extension approaches its Sept. 30 expiration. The Senate Agriculture Committee considered the Agricultural Act of 2026 in August, but the measure failed to advance o...

Several defendants were sentenced Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court in cases involving theft, burglary, aggravated battery, methamphetamine possession and other charges. 33-year-old Cody L. Hicks of Mt. Vernon pleaded guilty to an amended charge of Class 3 felony theft. Hicks was sentenced to two years of probatio...

Petition packets are now available for candidates interested in running for the Edwards County School District Board of Education in the April 2027 Consolidated Election. The Edwards County Clerk and Recorder's Office says four seats on the school board will be up for election. Petition packets can be picked up at the ...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is encouraging women to schedule mammograms during October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. FMH offers 3-D mammography, also known as tomosynthesis, which provides layer-by-layer images of breast tissue. Hospital officials say the technology can provide greater accuracy, reduce exam...

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is offering community members an opportunity to leave a permanent mark on the hospital through its commemorative brick program. For $500, supporters can purchase a personalized engraved brick honoring a loved one, healthcare worker, family or business, memorializing someone sp...

Jefferson County and the City of Mt. Vernon are moving to a new emergency notification system, and residents currently receiving Nixle alerts will need to register for the new service. The county and city emergency management agencies announced Thursday that Nixle service will end September 30. Current subscribers will...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Lawrenceville Invitational 10:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at the Mt. Vernon Doubles Tournament 9:00 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: CZR at Red Hill FAIRFIELD...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football vs. Johnston City at the Trainyard 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 Lady Mules Golf at Hamilton County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLAC...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Eldorado, 3 levels 5:00 p.m. Mules Boys Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carbondale at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. *SENIOR RECOGNITION DAY* OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR T...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL REGIONAL: SIJHSAA CLASS S REGION 7 REGIONAL: Summersville vs. Bluford-Farmington Field vs. Ewing-Northern JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL REGIONALS: SIJHSAA CLASS M REGI...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Hamilton County at the Mule Barn 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Carmi-White County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Lawrenceville Wayne City vs. Mt. Vernon JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL REGIONAL: SIJHSAA CLASS M REGION 8 REGIONAL: ...