The City of Fairfield and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public informational meeting on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield City Hall, 109 NE Second Street. Officials will present draft watershed plans and environmental assessments, discuss solutions to local flooding, a...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for stealing a vehicle belonging to a relative of Leslie Simpson. The stolen vehicle is a blue 1997 BMW Z71, taken from property on Ash Street. Anyone with information is urged to call or text Crimestoppers at 6...

Wayne County 4-H is offering a creative opportunity for local youth with a hands-on art workshop set for Monday, February 16th at the Wayne County Extension Office. The workshop will introduce participants to the Zentangle Method, a relaxing and approachable art technique that helps transform simple, structured pattern...

Wayne County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the 104th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at the First Christian Church, 100 W Center St., Fairfield. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. RSVPs are requested by March 3rd. To reserve your spot, call 618-842-3342.

Wednesday, March 11th is the next Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross and it will be held in the Family Life Center at the Community of Christ Church at the corner of Windsor Lane and Leininger Road in Fairfield. The event will be held from 11:30am to 5:30pm and officials say requests from hospitals are now...

Youth ages 8-18 are invited to grow their gardening skills this winter at the upcoming Edwards County 4-H Gardening Workshop to be held Monday, February 23rd from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The session will teach participants how to draw a garden plan, start seeds, choose the best time and place to begin, and master the essenti...

The White County Historical Society is inviting the public to "A Dinner with History," an evening of delicious food and historical insight scheduled for Monday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the First Christian Church in Carmi. Southern Illinois author and historian Todd Carr will headline ...

Lt. Jared Anthis with K9 Vader (Photo credit: Franklin County Sheriff's Office App) Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon announced Wednesday the passing of K9 Vader, who served the sheriff's office for three years before succumbing to a serious illness despite extensive veterinary care and the dedicated support of his ha...

The Illinois State Fair has announced that multi-platinum country star Bailey Zimmerman will headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Ag Day, Friday, August 14th. This homecoming show will feature one of country music's most dynamic new voices, known for his authentic sound and chart-topping hits. Zimmerman, a...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that BMW North America is recalling more than 87,000 vehicles in the United States. The recall is prompted by concerns that the engine starter may overheat, posing a potential fire risk. BMW dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to affected v...

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...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball at Benton 6pm HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City-Cisne vs. Murphysboro (Senior Night) JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: SIJHSAA JR HIGH BOYS CLASS S STATE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS Jasper vs. Albers-Damiansville game at 3:30pm Summersville vs. New Horizon Ewing-N...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Wrestling at the IHSA Regionals at Mt. Zion OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City vs. Christopher HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City-Cisne vs. North Clay JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: SIJHSAA JR HIGH...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball at Eldorado - All 3 Levels 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne vs. Woodlawn JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: SIJHSAA JR HIGH BOYS CLASS M STATE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS: Wayne City vs. Pinckneyville NCOE vs. Chester Nashville vs. Unity Point Sh...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Hamilton County at the Mule Barn - SENIOR NIGHT 6:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City-Cisne vs. South Central JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield vs. Grayville New Hope vs. Norris City Cisne vs. Clay City JR HIGH BOYS BAS...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield at Cisne AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: On Tuesday night, the Fairfield Mules and Wayne City Indians Basketball met up for their annual clash on a night that was focused on...