The Southern Illinois area can look forward to a reprieve from the recent sweltering heat as weather patterns shift, bringing near-normal temperatures and drier conditions for the rest of the week. The area remains on alert for potential showers and thunderstorms, which may include heavy downpours and strong, localized...

33-year-old Anthony J. Simpson of Fairfield pled guilty to Resisting a Peace Officer. He was sentenced to one year of conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs. 39-year-old Matthew L. Rusler of Fairfield pled guilty to Battery. Rusler was sentenced to 18 months probation, ordered to pay court costs, and have...

Freddie Swift of Grayville stopped by the White County Jail last Wednesday (August 13th) inquiring if he had an active warrant. Unexpectedly, he found he did have a warrant for his arrest due to failing to appear in court on a charge of Driving while License Revoked. Swift missed his original court date on Tuesday, Aug...

An Effingham County man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that he exploited an elderly victim out of more than $338,000. 42-year-old Edward L. Stief, Jr. admitted guilt to wire fraud, mail fraud, and unlawful monetary transactions in criminally derived property. Sentencing is set for December 2nd at the fe...

Real Life Church of Fairfield has become a refuge for the community during tornado warnings, opening its doors to provide shelter for both its congregation and local residents. Over the past year, many people have sought protection at the church when tornado sirens have sounded. Previously, when power was lost, the bui...

The Masonic Lodge will be up early on Saturday, September 20th cooking a hearty breakfast to kick off a full day of Fall Fun Fest activities. Serving will run from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge, with both sit-down dining and carry-out options available. The menu will include sausage, biscuits and gravy, and a ...

The Kiddie Kollege will once again organize Kiddie Korner activities on the High Rise east lawn during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The fun begins Saturday, September 20th immediately after the Kiddie Parade - around 11:20 a.m. The Kiddie Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from North Side School, with activities ready for fam...

The Pedal Pull made a big comeback at last year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, thanks to its new location near the High Rise and its placement in the schedule following the Kiddie Parade and Kiddie Korner. The event drew strong participation and plenty of excitement. This year, the Cisne FFA Alumni will once again host the...

Huck's Convenience Store at 1st and West Main in downtown Fairfield is in the middle of a major renovation project. The interior of the store has already been remodeled, and work on the outside is now underway. Monday, crews dismantled the awning over the old fuel station and removed the underground tanks Tuesday. A ne...

The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board met Monday night. The Superintendent's report indicated a food service balance of just over $255,600. Bus inspections are complete, with repairs made for the new school year. The board approved a transportation agreement with the high school and adopted hazardous busing g...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS Fairfield Community High School will host its annual Meet the Mules event tonight giving fans a chance to kick off the fall sports season and show their Mule spirit. The evening begins at 5:30pm when doors open to the Mule Barn. Taylor Made Food Company will be set up in front of the gym. ...

MONDAY JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL SCORES Jasper 15, Geff 0 Bluford 12, OBR 0 Cisne 10, Wayne City 0 Ewing 12, Waltonville 0 South Central 16, CHBC 5 Summersville 16, Woodlawn 3 MONDAY JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL SCORES New Hope 6 Albion 1 Cisne 17, Wayne City 2 Mt. Carmel 16, West Salem 3 Dieterich 16, Sigel St Michael 3 Summersvil...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY Mules Boys Golf at the Robinson Invite 1pm JUNIOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL SCORES FROM SATURDAY At The Train Yard 3rd/4th Grade: Johnston City over Fairfield 5th/6h Grade: Fairfield 20, Johnston City 0 7th/8th Grade: Fairfield 50, Johnston City 0 SATURDAY JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL SCORES Carterville 7, Salem 1 ...

According to areasports.net congratulations are going out to Edwards County High School basketball standout, Lola Nussmeyer. She has committed to continue her education and basketball career at University of Illinois-Springfield. JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL SCORES -----Friday, August 15th----- Effingham 13, Hillsboro 0 John...

HIGH SCHOOL GOLF FROM THURSDAY: Mt. Carmel Invitational BOYS 1. Olney 308 2. Mt. Carmel 314 3. Hamilton County 319 4. Red Hill/Lawrenceville 324 5. Carmi-White County 332 6. Edwards County 348 7. Fairfield 359 8. Harrisburg 392 9. Cisne +9 Individually for Fairfield: Cruz Wells 87 Jake Easton 91 Brock Johnson 102 Zury ...