Fairfield Rural Fire Chief David Vaughan reports that firefighters responded to a combine fire at 2175 East, 475 North, south of Fairfield, just after 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The combine, owned by Randy Vaughan, sustained minor damage, and the blaze also spread to the field. Crews remained on scene for about 30 minutes to ...

Thursday night the Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 42-year-old David Diamond of Spicewood, Texas, on a Wayne County warrant charging him with failure to appear on a charge of driving under the influence. Diamond was transported and booked into the Wayne County Jail pending a court appearance. Also Thursday ...

Frontier Community College Baseball will host its Fall Fan Fest today (Saturday) at FNB Field in Fairfield. The event offers fun for all ages and a great way for fans to connect with the Bobcats while supporting a good cause. Kids are invited to join players on the field during warmups.and the Fall World Series Game 1...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been awarded a Gold Level Certificate in Completeness and Quality by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Cancer Registry. This prestigious recognition is given to facilities that achieve at least 95% completeness in case reporting, with 3% or fewer cases liste...

Teachers in West Frankfort have reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Frankfort District #168 school board, following more than 20 bargaining sessions and averting a potential strike. Educators had previously voted unanimously to authorize a walkout on October 15th. "Our union team is excited to announ...

Residents in Mill Shoals expressed dissatisfaction following the Village Board's September meeting, leading to renewed calls for action at the October monthly meeting. During the October session, a concerned citizen asked the board to address the issue of excessive junk throughout the Village, particularly along Main S...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the candidates who have qualified for the upcoming Illinois Wheat Development Board election, which will take place on October 30th. At-large candidates include Brandon Warren of Wayne County and John Howell of Randolph County. District candidates are as follo...

The community is invited to the annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at North Side Baptist Church, located at 905 N First Street, Fairfield. The event will be held tomorrow (Sunday) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Families can enjoy trunks full of treats, refreshments, games, and rides. All are welcome to attend.

With colder weather approaching, the Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is now accepting donations of new and gently used coats for its annual coat giveaway, scheduled for Saturday, November 1st. Community members can drop off coats in designated totes at the following local grade schools: North Side, Center Street, Jasper, ...

Rome Grade School was placed on a precautionary "soft" lockdown Friday morning after Jefferson County 911 received several calls about a man acting abnormally north of Dix, according to the sheriff's office. Officials stated that there was no immediate threat to students, staff, or the school itself. The lock...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country IHSA Regionals at Wesclin FAIRFIELD INVITATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: At The Mule Barn and Center St. Grade School Gym. Admission for the day is $5.00 at BOTH locations for students and adults with babies in arms FREE. Fairfield vs. Benton 9:30am...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Hamilton Co. Kickoff at 7pm (final regular season game) ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL: Edwards County vs. CZRE (Homecoming and Senior Recognition Night) Carmi vs. Eldorado Re...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs Breese Mater Dei at The Mule Barn (SENIOR NIGHT) 3 levels 5pm JV Scholastic Bowl at Fairfield ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. North Clay at Home SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Events Scheduled ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcat Volleyball at Southwestern Illinois College 6:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: New Hope at Edwards County AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: On Tuesday night, The Fairfi...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at NCOE 3 levels 5pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City at Altamont Edwards County vs. Hamilton County (Senior Night for Volleyball and Golf) JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope...