Three individuals entered guilty pleas in separate cases in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday. Nicole Parker, 38, of Fairfield pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and was sentenced to two years of probation, plus court costs. She was ordered to pay a total of $330.97 in restitution to four victim...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Board action included: Approval of the consent agenda Acceptance of the flex fuel bid from Meyer Oil (Mach 1) for FY2026-27, with Derek Smothers casting the only "no" vote Approval of the 2026-2027 school c...

Thursday, a White County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle leaving Huck's with a suspended registration. The driver fled at speeds reaching 90 mph, prompting Sheriff Jordan Weiss to have the deputy terminate the pursuit for safety reasons, while instructing the deputy to follow at a safe distance. As the cha...

Two candidates are in the running for the Republican nomination for District 20 Regional School Superintendent, with no Democratic contenders on the ballot. Sarah Emery of Carmi and Shain Crank of Galatia will face off in the upcoming Illinois General Primary. Sarah Emery currently serves as Assistant Superintendent in...

A 42-year-old man from rural Mt. Vernon, identified as Christopher Ellis, died Tuesday night in a chainsaw accident while cutting down a tree at his residence on Forest Road. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard, Ellis' wife discovered him unresponsive in the yard around 10 p.m. and immediately called 9-1...

The popular "16¢ Breakfast" is back for its 15th year, giving the community a delicious-and affordable-start to their day while highlighting the reality of farm income. Sponsored by the Edwards County Farm Bureau and the Edwards County FFA, the event will take place on Saturday, March 14th from 6:30 a.m....

A $1,498,172 winning ticket for the FastPlay Cash Castle game was sold at the Hucks Store located at 540 Fairfield Road in Mt. Vernon, according to State Lottery officials. The winner has one year from the draw date to claim their prize. The Illinois Lottery advises the ticket holder to sign the back of the ticket and ...

Two Albion men are facing felony charges in Edwards County Circuit Court. 35-year-old Dakota Parker of Albion has been charged with criminal damage to property valued at more than $500 but less than $10,000, a Class 4 felony. Parker is scheduled to make his first appearance in Edwards County Circuit Court on March 20th...

Kindergarten registration for Mt. Erie School will take place on Monday, March 9th from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is for all students who will be entering kindergarten at Mt. Erie School in the fall. Children must be five years old by September 1 to enroll. Parents are asked to bring a certified copy of their child's birt...

Fairfield Masonic Lodge #206 will have a breakfast open to the public on Saturday, March 14th from 6am to 9am at the Lodge Hall at the corner of First and Delaware St. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy. Cost is by donation.

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Carmi-White County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) SENIOR NIGHT 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A GALLATIN COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Christo...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Mt. Carmel at the Mt. Carmel Class 2A Regional Championship 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A TEUTOPOLIS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Teutopolis vs. Robinson IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A ELDORADO REGIONA...

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: ...