Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for the theft of a handgun and cash from a vehicle belonging to William Ricketts. The stolen firearm is a Taurus 4" Model 85S stainless steel revolver with wooden grips. In additi...

A Veteran Resource Fair will be held this Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the 2nd Heat Annex at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The event is sponsored by the Marion VA and VA St. Louis Health Care Systems. Veterans, their families, and caregivers are encouraged to attend and connect with representatives from the Mar...

Wayne County families in need of school supplies for their children can get help through the annual Pack 4 Success School Supply Program. Registration began yesterday and will continue through next Thursday, July 31st. The program is open to all K-8 grade school children in the Wayne County area. Families must call the...

The Fairfield Swimming Pool at Leo French Park is inviting the community to cool off and have fun with a series of free swim days this weekend. All free swim sessions will take place from 1 PM to 5 PM on the following days: Friday, July 25th, sponsored by Gordy & Diana Toombs, Saturday, July 26th, sponsored by Dr. ...

Edwards Country 4-H Shows continue during the upcoming Edwards County Fair with a full schedule of livestock and animal shows, highlighting months of care and training by local youth. Events will be held at the Edwards County Fairgrounds and COUNTRY Financial Hall, located at 90 W. Pine St in Albion. Illinois Extension...

The Grayville Bands are excited to announce their 2025 Summer Band Camp, happening from July 28th to August 1st, from 8 am to 12 pm daily. The camp will take place in the Junior High/High School Band Room and is open to incoming 6th through 12th-grade band members. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothe...

Dangerously hot weather is hitting Illinois. The National Weather Service says highs could reach the 90s throughout the state today, with heat index values in the triple digits. An extreme heat warning or a heat advisory will be in effect. The hot and humid conditions may cause heat illnesses.

Three individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday, with charges ranging from drug possession to burglary resulting in various sentences handed down by the court. Justin Lock, 36, of Fairfield, pled guilty to unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 24 months of probation and ordered...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the recovery of a stolen green Pelican brand kayak. According to the report, Christopher Conover stated that the kayak was stolen from his property. No further details have been released regarding the exact time or location of the theft. An...

The Egyptian Health Department has confirmed that West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito batches collected from both Gallatin and Saline Counties. Surveillance for the virus began in May, with health officials trapping and testing adult mosquitoes across Saline, Gallatin, and White counties. West Nile virus is s...

Starting off with a look at YOUTH SPORTS with Fairfield Little League Baseball action brought to you by LaFuente Mexican Restaurant. The Fairfield Little League Baseball Association wrapped up its 2025 season last night with the 14 U League Championship. The game featured a matchup of the two teams with the best record...

TUESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League Cleveland Guardians 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 Tampa Bay Rays 4, Chicago White Sox 3 New York Yankees 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 Texas Rangers 6, Athletics 2 MLB National League Miami Marlins 4, San Diego Padres 3 Washington Nationals 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 San Francisco Giants 9, Atlanta...

MONDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League Cleveland Guardians 10, Baltimore Orioles 5 Toronto Blue Jays 4, New York Yankees 1 Chicago White Sox 8, Tampa Bay Rays 3 Texas Rangers 7, Athletics 2 MLB National League San Diego Padres 2, Miami Marlins 1 Washington Nationals 10, Cincinnati Reds 8 Atlanta Braves 9, San Francisc...

SUNDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League: Cleveland Guardians 8, Athletics 2 Baltimore Orioles 5, Tampa Bay Rays 3 Houston Astros 11, Seattle Mariners 3 Detroit Tigers 2, Texas Rangers 1 MLB National League: Arizona Diamondbacks 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3 The St. Louis Cardinals began the second half of the MLB se...

Major League Baseball Friday: Arizona 7 St.Louis 3 Chicago Cubs 4 Boston 1 Chicago White Sox `10 Pittsburgh 1 LA Angels 6 Philadelphia 5 San Diego 7 Washington 2 Toronto 4 San Francisco 0 Cincinnati 8 NY Mets 4 Miami 8 Kansas City 7 (10 innings) Cleveland 8 Athletics 6 Atlanta 7 NY Yankees...