The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met Tuesday night to discuss district operations and approve several key personnel actions. Superintendent, Kristina Gardner presented a Revenue and Expense Report noting the district has received 69% of its anticipated revenue and expended 59% of its FY26 budget. The Food ...

Myla Hearle from Cisne Middle School claimed victory at the Regional Office of Education #20 Multi-County Spelling Bee held Tuesday night in Carmi. Myla secured the win by correctly spelling the word "eligible." With this achievement, Myla advances to the Area 6 Regional Spelling Bee, set for March 12th at Re...

In Wayne County Circuit Court proceedings Monday, 48-year-old Damon Irwin of Fairfield pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a Class A misdemeanor. Irwin was placed on one year of court supervision and ordered to pay court costs. He must also undergo an alcohol and drug assessment by a court-approve...

Fairfield FFA Week 2026 promises a week packed with spirited dress-up days, hands-on ag activities, and community involvement, all designed to promote agricultural education and FFA values among students, staff, and local residents. The festivities begin Sunday, February 22nd with the Alumni Dinner at the Fairfield Rur...

The Wayne and Edwards County Sheriff's Departments is encouraging local students to apply for college scholarships offered by the Illinois Sheriff's Association for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over $58,000 in scholarships will be awarded statewide to support students pursuing higher education, with funds usable for tu...

A nationwide recall has been issued for Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree baby food, after Initiative Foods detected elevated levels of patulin-a toxin produced by mold-in the product. According to the FDA, patulin is a naturally occurring substance that can develop in various fruits. Long-term exposure ma...

The Grayville City Council held a special meeting Tuesday morning to consider a Revolving Loan Request from The Smokin' Pig, a popular local business known for hiring and mentoring area youth. Commissioners Chris James and Don Baldwin were absent, but the meeting moved quickly, with the loan request as the sole agenda ...

Additional information on a story we first told you about Tuesday, a 58-year-old Anna man whose vehicle entered Rend Lake at a boat ramp Monday evening, sparking a significant emergency response near Illinois 154 has died. Emergency dispatchers received a 911 call at 5:41 p.m. from a fisherman who discovered the vehicl...

The Southern Illinois Center will roar to life this weekend as the Monsters of Destruction show returns to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Motorsports fans can catch the high-energy action during three performances: Friday, February 20th and Saturday, February 21st, at 7:30 p.m., plus a Sunday, February 22nd matinee at...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is reminding Wayne County and surrounding counties farmers and agricultural workers statewide that this week is "Grain Bin Safety Week." The initiative urges all who work in and around grain bins to review their safety practices and remain vigilant, even when perf...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at North Clay JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield vs. Salem Jasper vs. Wayne City New Hope at West Salem Cisne at Grayville AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: On Tuesday ni...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball at Flora (All 3 Levels) 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Waltonville Wayne City vs. Christ Our Rock Lutheran HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A REGIONAL AT WEBBER: Edwards County vs. Webber Woodlawn vs. Lawrencevill...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Salem at the Mt. Carmel Regional 7:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Wayne City at Webber 7:30pm (A rescheduled game that was postponed by the snow storm). HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA CLASS 2A MT. CARMEL REGIONAL: Mt. Carm...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Newton at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) Lady Mules Wrestling at the IHSA Sectional at North Mac Mules Wrestling at the IHSA Sectional at Vandalia OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at Carmi-White County Cisne vs. Patoka HIGH SCHOOL GIR...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Edwards County at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) 5pm Lady Mules Wrestling at the IHSA Sectional at North Mac and Boys Wrestling Sectional at Vandalia OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City vs. Sandoval - Wayne City Senior Recognition N...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules JV Basketball at Mt. Carmel 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City-Cisne at Mt. Carmel JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: SIJHSAA JR HIGH BOYS CLASS S STATE SEMIFINALS: Jasper vs. Summersville Ewing-Northern vs. Bartelso JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball at Flora 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield vs. Jasper Cisne at St. Joe-Olney AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: On Tuesday night, the Fairfield Mules Basketball team were on the road for a conference...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball at Hamilton County (All 3 Levels) 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at Woodlawn Cisne vs. NCOE (Cisne Senior Recognition Night) JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield vs. Woodlawn Jasper vs. Allendale-St. Mary's New Hope at Bluford...