Author Archives: Mark Wells
FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MOURNS THE LOSS OF K9 VADER
Lt. Jared Anthis with K9 Vader (Photo credit: Franklin County Sheriff's Office App) Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon announced Wednesday the passing of K9 Vader, who served the sheriff's offi...
Feb 12, 2026
BAILEY ZIMMERMAN TO HEADLINE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND ON AG DAY
The Illinois State Fair has announced that multi-platinum country star Bailey Zimmerman will headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Ag Day, Friday, August 14th. This homecoming show will fe...
Feb 12, 2026
BMW RECALLS OVER 87,000 VEHICLES IN U.S. DUE TO FIRE RISK
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that BMW North America is recalling more than 87,000 vehicles in the United States. The recall is prompted by concerns that the engine ...
Feb 12, 2026
CAKE MIX RECALL UPGRADED TO FDA'S MOST SERIOUS CLASS ONE RISK
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. has upgraded its voluntary recall of Spice Cake Mix, Bread and Roll Mix, and Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix to a Class One risk, the FDA's most serious recall category. Th...
Feb 12, 2026
John Rules Evans, 74, of Norris City
John Rules Evans, 74, of Norris City passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on May 15, 1951 in Peoria, IL the son of Bob Evans and Burldeen (Blake) Watt. John owned/operated a siding and window ...
Feb 12, 2026
HAYE'S PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING NAMED 2026 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: WILL BE HONORED AT THE UPCOMING FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has announced that Haye's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is the 2026 Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Serving the community since 1960, Haye's ...
Feb 12, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CELEBRATES 2025 LIFESAVING AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is proud to recognize Correctional Officers Kenny Drake and Donovan Lee, who were honored at the Illinois Sheriffs' Association 2026 Winter Training Conference as rec...
Feb 12, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO MEET FOR REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT
The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. Public comment is welc...
Feb 12, 2026
SEASONAL TEMPERATURES AND SIGNIFICANT RAIN EVENT EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The National Weather Service reports that a return to seasonal temperatures is expected across Southern Illinois, with temperatures steadily rising through the weekend. Highs are forecasted to ...
Feb 12, 2026
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION AND COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP SET FOR FEBRUARY 24TH
Students and families are invited to attend a free workshop focused on financial aid and college applications, hosted by ISAC. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 24th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 ...
Feb 12, 2026