Author Archives: Mark Wells

James "Butch" Vailes, 70, of Broughton, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. He was born November 23, 1955 in Eldorado to Ryan Lee Barker & Shirley Ann Vailes...

The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met Tuesday night to discuss district operations and approve several key personnel actions. Superintendent, Kristina Gardner presented a Revenue and Expen...

Myla Hearle from Cisne Middle School claimed victory at the Regional Office of Education #20 Multi-County Spelling Bee held Tuesday night in Carmi. Myla secured the win by correctly spelling the word ...

In Wayne County Circuit Court proceedings Monday, 48-year-old Damon Irwin of Fairfield pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a Class A misdemeanor. Irwin was placed on one year of ...

Fairfield FFA Week 2026 promises a week packed with spirited dress-up days, hands-on ag activities, and community involvement, all designed to promote agricultural education and FFA values among stude...

The Wayne and Edwards County Sheriff's Departments is encouraging local students to apply for college scholarships offered by the Illinois Sheriff's Association for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over $...

  A nationwide recall has been issued for Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree baby food, after Initiative Foods detected elevated levels of patulin-a toxin produced by mold-in the prod...

The Grayville City Council held a special meeting Tuesday morning to consider a Revolving Loan Request from The Smokin' Pig, a popular local business known for hiring and mentoring area youth. Commiss...

Additional information on a story we first told you about Tuesday, a 58-year-old Anna man whose vehicle entered Rend Lake at a boat ramp Monday evening, sparking a significant emergency response near ...

The Southern Illinois Center will roar to life this weekend as the Monsters of Destruction show returns to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Motorsports fans can catch the high-energy action during thre...