19-year-old, Remington Dalton of Fairfield was sentenced Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court by Judge Denton Aud to nine and a half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 felony. The offense occurred on April 13, 2025. Upon release from prison, Dalton will be required t...

The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education convened Monday night to review district operations, approve contracts, and address staffing for the upcoming fiscal year. Superintendent Kristina Gardner provided a financial update, noting the district has received 75% of its anticipated revenue and expended 67% ...

White County officials say last Thursday afternoon, Fairfield resident, Phillip Bailey voluntarily turned himself in at the White County Sheriff's Office in Carmi. . Bailey was wanted on an active warrant for Driving While License Revoked, which was issued after he missed his March 2nd court appearance in White County ...

The National Weather Service reports that significantly warmer-than-normal temperatures will arrive in our region starting tomorrow (Thursday) with highs reaching the 70s. The warm spell continues into the weekend, with some areas expected to see highs in the low 80s on Saturday and Sunday-well above the seasonal avera...

Is letting go of clutter one of your resolutions this year? Local residents will have the opportunity to learn how to simplify their lives and manage stress at an upcoming seminar led by Extension Health and Family Educator Robin Ridgley. The sessions will explore the causes of clutter, the negative effects of stress, ...

Carmi Police, assisted by the White County Sheriff's Department, executed search warrants at five homes early last Friday morning as part of an extensive drug investigation. Nine individuals were arrested after officers discovered illegal drugs and paraphernalia. Police Chief Jason Carter noted that several children we...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is set to hold its first-ever district-wide Day of Giving on Tuesday, March 31st uniting alumni, businesses, and community supporters in a 24-hour effort to advance student success across its four campuses. The event will be driven by the foundations of Frontier Community Coll...

Olney Central College's Massage Therapy Program is now taking appointments for its Spring clinicals, open to the public. Clinics will take place from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 20th, April 11th, and April 24th at the West Richland Center in Noble. Massage options include: One-hour massage: $45 Half-hour mas...

The Southeastern Illinois Agency on Aging (SEIAOA) will kick off a new Stress-Busting Program for family caregivers every Tuesday, beginning March 24th. The nine-week program starts at 10:30 a.m. and is designed to provide crucial support and resources for those caring for loved ones with dementia or chronic illnesses....

The North Side Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is inviting the community to its Spring Open House Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at North Side Grade School. Those attending can enjoy a spaghetti dinner while participating in the Raffle Basket Fundraiser. Exciting prizes are up for grabs...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Baseball at NCOE 4:30PM OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Galatia - Game will be played at Southeastern Illinois College AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at Grayville - CANCELLED Cisne at Galatia - POSTP...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Grayville CANCELLED Lady Mules Softball at Grayville CANCELLED Mules Boys Tennis vs. Carterville POSTPONED to Wednesday, March 25th HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Galatia CANCELLED/POSTPONED HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Wayne City at Mt. Carmel POSTPONED to Wednesday...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Newton at Veteran's Field 4:30 p.m. CANCELLED Lady Mules Softball vs. North Clay/Clay City at Southwest Park 4:30 p.m. CANCELLED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Oblong CANCELLED HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Olney CANCELLED ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Sectional Scholastic Bowl at FCHS at 10:00 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Goreville vs. Chicago Marshall IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Peoria Manual vs. Quincy Notre Dame AREA SPORTS...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Marion Indoor Invitational OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: JASPER VOLLEYBASH TOURNAMENT: Fairfield vs. New Hope Jasper vs. Trinity Stewardson This will be followed by the 5th Place, 3rd Place, and Championship Games AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL STATE SEMI-FINALS: CLASS 1A STATE SEMI-FINALS: Lawrenceville vs. Goreville Eastland vs. Chicago Marshall CLASS 2A STATE SEMI-FINALS: Tolono-Unity vs. Peoria Manual Quincy Notre Dame vs. Chicago Farragut JR HIGH...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: FCHS Winter Sports Awards at 6:30 p.m. Boys Basketball - Mule Barn Girls Basketball - Study Hall Wrestling - Cafeteria Cheerleading - will be held on March 18th at the Landing OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: New Hope vs. Summersville (New Hope 8th Grade Recognition ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at St. Elmo-Brownstown JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield vs. Mt. Carmel (Fairfield 8th Grade Recognition Night) Jasper at St. Joe-Olney Cisne vs. Flora Wayne City at Summersville AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM ...