Fairfield's Annual Fall Fun Fest gets underway Wednesday and continues through Saturdaywith four days of entertainment, food and family activities in downtown Fairfield. Wednesday's opening night includes Fred's Feathered Friends from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., The Roasted Chestnuts from 6:30 to 7:15, and Church Night from 7:3...

A 35-year-old Rinard woman was arrested Monday on a Wayne County warrant involving a previous methamphetamine possession case. Aimee Renee Barr was taken into custody by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday. Barr was arrested on a petition to revoke warrant stemming from a 2024 case inv...

Former Grayville City Commissioner Andi Ford is turning a hateful letter she received following her resignation into a fundraiser to help local children at Christmas. Ford received an unsigned note last week containing a derogatory message celebrating her departure from the Grayville City Council. Ford resigned during ...

The annual Flora Fun Fest Chili Cook-Off will return Saturday and organizers are looking for individuals, businesses, churches, clubs and organizations to compete for this year's title. There is no entry fee. Competitors must cook their chili on site, although ingredients may be prepared or pre-cooked beforehand. Parti...

A Carmi man was arrested Thursday night on multiple charges involving the alleged solicitation of a child. Forty-one-year-old Charlie Paul Goff of Seventh Street in Carmi was taken into custody shortly before 11 p.m. at the Wooly Wash laundromat. Goff faces charges of solicitation to meet a child, indecent solicitation...

Flora Tourism and the Clay County Cruisers are inviting the public to downtown Flora for the annual Ford Town Fun Fest on Friday and Saturday. The two-day event will feature classic cars, live entertainment, food, and activities for the entire family. Friday's festivities will include live music by Just for Spite Unplu...

Ford is recalling approximately 223,500 vehicles because of a potential problem involving improperly secured fuel tanks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the fuel tanks may not be fully secured, which could result in a fuel leak and increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects certain...

More than two million bottles of Rick Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy are being recalled because of a potential choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the candy bottles contain a rolling ball that can detach during use, posing a choking risk, particularly to children. The recalled candy was sol...

Fairfield Community High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court as preparations continue for this year's Homecoming celebration. Queen candidates are Wren Braddock, Hilary Hodges and Selah Sork, while King candidates are Cooper Berg, Owen Gruen and Aiden King. Escorts are Michael Barner, Jack Copeland, Austin G...

Randall D. Cottrill Andrew Blaze Greenwood The Wayne County Sheriff's Department made two arrests Saturday, including one stemming from the investigation of a residential burglary in rural Fairfield. Deputies were investigating a burglary at a residence around 2 p...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf at Mt. Carmel 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Newton at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 6:15 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Woodlawn Wayne City at Sandoval JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at Wayne City Jasper at North Clay New Hope...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. Sesser-Valier-Waltonville at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Mules Boys Golf at the Robinson Invitational at Quail Creek Country Club 1:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Mt. Carmel Wayne City at Crab Orchard JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: New Hop...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at the Crossroads Classic Tournament at Effingham Fairfield vs. Sacred Heart Griffin 8:30 a.m. Game 2 at 10:45 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Johnston City at Eldorado JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Carmi JR HIG...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Sesser-Valier-Waltonville 7:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m on WFIW-FM 104.9 and also video streaming on wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com. Lady Mules Volleyball at the Crossroads Classic at Effingham Fairfield vs. Minooka...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Freshman Football vs West Frankfort at The Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Herrin Invitational 4:30 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carmi-White County at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Oblo...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Golf at Carmi-White County 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Golf at the Richland County Girls Invitational 3:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: NCOE INVITATIONAL: Wayne City vs. Eldorado Wayne City vs. NCOE JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. Cisne (JV Only) JR H...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Newton 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Roger Lee Invitational at Dolan Lake 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Golf at Benton 4pm Lady Mules Tennis vs. Mt. Vernon at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wa...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules JV Football at Eldorado 7:00 p.m. AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM SATURDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: OLNEY LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC: The Fairfield Lady Mules Varsity and JV Volleyball squads were both in action Saturday at the Olney Lady Tigers Volleyball Classic with the Va...