The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 44-year-old Jamie M. Taylor of Fairfield Friday night on a Wayne County warrant for Failure to Appear. The original charge was Operation of a Motor Vehicle When Registration is Canceled, Suspended or Revoked. Taylor was booked into the Wayne County Jail and later released ...

The City of Fairfield is notifying motorists that Norfolk Southern Railroad will close its crossing on U.S. 45 (South 1st Street) from September 29th through October 3rd for surface repair work. During the closure, a detour will be in place using King Street, SW 4th Street, and Highland Avenue. Drivers are urged to pla...

(Photo Credit: Evansville Police Department) A Carmi man was taken into custody in Evansville Saturday after police say a Flock camera alert flagged a stolen vehicle traveling in the city. Evansville Police identified the driver as 33-year-old Daniel K. Poshard. Officers located the vehicle in the parking lot of Pawn ...

Fairfield will soon welcome artists from across the region as the Fairfield PaintOut begins tomorrow (Tuesday) and continues this week bringing creativity and vibrant color to Wayne County. Throughout the week, artists will set up across the county to capture landscapes, landmarks, and everyday scenes. Many will stay w...

The North Wayne CUSD #200 Board of Education will meet tonight at Cisne Middle School, beginning with a Budget Hearing at 6:50 p.m. to review and approve the proposed 2025-26 budget. A Regular Meeting will follow at 7 p.m., with the agenda including approval of minutes, leave requests, and the resignation of Cisne High...

The Wayne County Democratic Party met Wednesday, September 17th to discuss community projects and upcoming events. State Representative Dave Severin has accepted a request for a bench to be placed in the Fairfield Park District. The party is also continuing its collection of plastic caps to expand the bench project int...

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is partnering with the Clay County Health Department to provide a free kidney and health screening for community members on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the health department. The screening, offered through the KidneyMobile will check for kidney disease, ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois, joining the nationwide observance now in its 80th year. With the theme "Safety First, Avoid the Worst," state officials are urging farmers and agricultural workers to prioritize safety during the busy fall harve...

The 2025 Wayne City Bean Days Pageant was held Saturday night in the Wayne City High School Gym, where a large crowd gathered to watch contestants compete for crowns and court titles. Little Miss Bean Queen was crowned Ellis Legg, daughter of Tim Legg and Paige Wells. 1st Runner-Up: Nova Spofford 2nd Runner-Up: Brookly...

Fairfield Fall Fun Fest wants to remind everyone who purchased buttons for this year's festival that wrapped up Saturday night to be sure and check your button numbers for this year's daily prize drawings and grand finale. Each daily winner receives $25, while the grand finale button is worth $100. The winning button n...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Sesser-Valier/Waltonville 6pm Girls Tennis vs. Mt. Vernon at Lakeside Park 4pm Golf vs. Cisne, NCOE, Wayne City at Fairfield Country Club 4pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM SATURDAY: Fairfield Lady Mules JV V...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS Lady Mules JV Volleyball at Carterville Tournament Cross Country @ Olney Invitational OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Carmi-White County @ Red Hill HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Cisne @ Flora Tournament Edwards County @ Massac Coun...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Golf @ Flora vs. Flora, Gallatin County, and North Clay 4pm Mules Football at The Train Yard vs Sesser-Valier/Waltonville Kickoff at 7pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcats Volleyball at John A. Logan College 6:30pm Bobcats Baseball at Southern IL Showcase in Marion WEEK 4 ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at The Mule Barn vs Flora 3 levels 5pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Cisne at Home vs. Altamont Wayne City at Home vs. Patoka HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FALL BASEBALL: Wayne City @ Chris...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Golf at Carmi-White Co. 4pm Girls Tennis vs Richland Co. at Lakeside Park 4pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Lady Bobcats Volleyball vs Southwestern Illinois College at Center St. Gym 6:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL Cisne @ Flora JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS...