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Semi Fire and Fatal Crash on I-64
A crash on Interstate 64 in White County resulted in the death of one person Friday afternoon east of Burnt Prairie. The crash occurred shortly after another semi had caught fire and was destroyed in a separate incident. Reports indicated fire destroyed the semi near mile marker 118 east of the Burnt Prairie exit. Ca...
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WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE
The southeastern Illinois region should remain on the dry side the next several days and stay fairly warm, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, although a slight cooldown is expected later this weekend and towards the end of next week. Only small chances of rainfall is in the forecast for th...
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FRIDAY MORNING FIRE DAMAGES DIX HOME
A fire Friday morning blamed on electrical issues damaged a home in Dix. Media reports said smoke was observed from the attic of the home at 412 North Jackson when firefighters arrived on scene. The fire was contained to the attic, but crews did have to pull down the ceiling in one and a half rooms to reach it. There...
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LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO 17 1/2 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON
A Lawrence County man has been sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison on methamphetamine and firearms charges. David Royse, 47, of Sumner, pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a felon. Federal prosecu...
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INDIANA MAN ARRESTED ON PAROLE WARRANT IN WABASH COUNTY
An Indiana man wanted on a parole violation warrant has been arrested in Wabash County. Wabash County Sheriff Derek Morgan says deputies arrested 45-year-old Kenneth W. Fitzgerald of Plainfield, Indiana, around 7:30 Wednesday evening. Fitzgerald was wanted on an Indiana Department of Corrections warrant issued in Septe...
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GEFF FRONTIER DAYS SET FOR NEXT SATURDAY
Geff Frontier Days returns next Saturday with more than 60 vendors expected to fill the village park with crafts, food, antiques, farm products and homemade goods. Activities begin with the Geff Ruritan Club breakfast at 7am. Children's events include frog and turtle races beginning at 9am, followed by the most-decorat...
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THREE SENTENCED THURSDAY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Three defendants were sentenced Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court. Fifty-two-year-old Lige Cheek of Enfield pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to one year of conditional discharge plus court costs. Cheek was ordered to have no contact with Fairfield Memorial Hospital personnel and not to enter ...
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GRAYVILLE DAYS KICKS OFF TONIGHT (FRIDAY) WITH THREE DAYS OF ACTIVITIES
Grayville Days gets underway tonight (Friday) with a full weekend of food, entertainment and family activities hosted by the Grayville Community Arts Association. Tonight's events begin with the Senior Citizens Chicken Noodle Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. The official kickoff is at 5:45, followed by music from the Impact Ban...
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THIRD WEST NILE POSITIVE MOSQUITO SAMPLE CONFIRMED IN CLAY COUNTY
The Clay County Health Department has confirmed the county's third West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of the 2026 season. The latest positive sample was collected Thursday in Xenia during routine testing. Health officials say the result confirms the virus is circulating in the community and residents should take ...
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FEED MY SHEEP SOUP KITCHEN CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen in Fairfield will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The soup kitchen, located at 200 West Main Street, will reopen Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for regular business hours.
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Obituaries
David E. Briscoe, 86, of Norris City
David E. Briscoe, 86, of Norris City passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, IL. He was born August 9, 1940 in Flora, IL the son of James and Elizabeth Rita "Betty" (Uebinger) Briscoe. Shortly after David graduated from Flora High School he joined the United ...
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Marla Sue Shoaff, 62, of Fairfield
Marla Sue Shoaff, 62, of Fairfield passed away at 12:15AM on Wednesday September 2, 2026, at her home. Marla was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on April 24, 1964, to James D. and Hattie (Suddarth) Marsh. Marla is survived by her husband, Randy Shoaff of Fairfield; son, Mark Shoaff of Fairfield; daughters, Lisa Shoa...
Sep 02, 2026
Valerie Sue Horwath, 65, of Enfield
Valerie Sue Horwath, 65, of Enfield, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 2, 2026. Born on November 22, 1960, in Kankakee, IL, she was the daughter of George and Virginia (Windmiller) Nanos. In 1991, Valerie married David Eugene Horwath, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. She worked as a CNA and f...
Sep 02, 2026
Paul Von Corbett, 88, of Norris City
Paul Von Corbett, 88, of Norris City, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 31, 2026. He was born November 16, 1937, in Rostraver, Pennsylvania, to James K. and Mildred Elizabeth (Hepple) Corbett. On October 19, 1966, Paul married Donna June (Lambert) Corbett, and they shared more than 39 years of marriage bef...
Sep 01, 2026
John Travis "J.T." Berg, 47 of Fairfield
47 year old Fairfield resident, John Travis "J.T." Berg passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. J.T. was born on February 7, 1979, in Evansville Indiana to John and Yvonne "Punky" (Shehorn) Berg. He graduated from FCHS with the class of 1997. J.T. had previously owned and operated the Midway Package St...
Sep 01, 2026
Helen Julia Haywood, 76, of Carmi
Helen Julia Haywood, 76, of Carmi, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born January 15, 1950, in Centerville, Illinois, the daughter of William "Bill" and Cecelia (Mattson) Barbre. Helen graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1967. She w...
Sep 01, 2026
Jody W. Abell, 65, of Carmi
Jody W. Abell, 65, of Carmi, passed away at his residence on August 23, 2026. He was born January 29, 1961, to Billy Joe and Garnet Eloise (Davis) Abell. Jody worked in construction, lawn and garden section at Walmart, and in the Galatia and Pattiki coal mines. He enjoyed riding horses, repairing mowers, doing yard wor...
Sep 01, 2026
Dr. Fred L. Smith, 78, of Carmi
Dr. Fred L. Smith, 78, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on Saturday, November 1, 1947, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Silas Junior and Leola Jean (Richardson) Smith. Fred married Brenda Kay York on September 1, 1968, at the Free Methodist Church in Mt. Carm...
Aug 27, 2026
Rhonda F. Helms, 72, of Fairfield
Rhonda F. Helms, 72, of Fairfield, passed away at 5:40pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her home. Rhonda was born on May 11, 1954, in Fairfield, IL, to Glen and Lyndall (Hodge) Ewing. She was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Okinawa, Japan and Pirmasens, Germany, where she met and married the love of ...
Aug 27, 2026
Marilyn Kuykendall, 94 of Grayville
Marilyn Kuykendall, 94 of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi, Illinois. She was born on Friday, April 29, 1932, in Carmi, Illinois, a daughter of Harold and Dana (Allison) Campbell. On July 27, 1957, Marilyn married Ronald Kuykendall at First...
Aug 26, 2026
Sports
SPORTS INFO FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at the Olney Lady Tiger Volleyball Classic Tournament 9:00 a.m. - Fairfield vs. Hutson/Palestine Fairfield JV vs. Edwards County 10:00 a.m. - Fairfield JV vs. Arcola 11:00 a.m. - Fairfield vs. Mt. Zion Mules and Lady Mules Cro...
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SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football vs. Eldorado at the Trainyard Kickoff has been pushed back to 7:30 p.m. due to the heat. The LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show can be heard on WFIW-FM 104.9 and wfiwradio.com starting at 7:00 p.m. The Fairfield National Bank Tailgate will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the F...
Sep 04, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Freshman Football at Harrisburg 7:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Wayne City 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Woodlawn and Waltonville at Indian Hills Golf Course 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Newton - RESCHEDULED for Thursday, September 17th OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HI...
Sep 03, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Geff vs. Grayville JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield at Lawrenceville-Parkview New Hope at Cisne JR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY: Fairfield, New Hope, Jasper, and Cisne at the Hamilton County Invitational COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Fr...
Sep 02, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Gallatin County, Mt. Carmel. Waltonville, and North Clay at Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 pm Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carbondale at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. South Central Wayne City v...
Sep 01, 2026
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