Author Archives: Mark Wells

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Special Agents arrested 28-year-old Elijah W.D. Hooker of Bridgeport, IL after his wife was fatally shot in their residence. On Th...

The Fairfield Police Department has released its summary of activity for January 2026, highlighting the extensive efforts of local emergency services throughout the month. According to Chief Ben Lewis...

(Photo credit: Mt. Vernon PD FB page)     Saturday afternoon around 1:16, Mount Vernon Police officers responded to a report of a person attempting to enter vehicles at the Mach 1 gas statio...

40-year-old Amanda R. Morales of Bluford lost control of her 2001 Jeep Cherokee while driving eastbound on County Road 1300 North in Hickory Hill Township around 3:35 p.m. last Friday. According to Mo...

The Fifth District Court of Appeals in Mount Vernon has upheld the pretrial detention of 25-year-old Hunter B. Futrill of Albion, who faces multiple felony sex abuse charges. Futrill was charged on Au...

First Christian Church in Fairfield will host its annual "Night to Remember" event on Friday, March 6th, in the church's Multi-Purpose Room. The celebration is dedicated to honoring and valuing indivi...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Wayne City at the Mule Barn (All 3 levels) 5pm Wayne County CEO Night with a chance to win $10,000 with a half-court shot OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODA...

Our beloved Lonnie passed away suddenly on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the age of 72 years old. Lonnie Gene Holloman was born in Heralds Prairie, Illinois to Joseph and Eula Dell Holloman on November ...

Andrew Gregory, 30, of Wayne City was arrested Sunday night by Wayne County Sheriff's deputies. Gregory has been charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery. During the investigation, evidence was discov...

Sunday afternoon around 4:30, Wayne County Deputies and Fairfield Police investigated a suspicious vehicle near storage units on Petroleum Blvd in Fairfield. Deputies identified one of the subjects as...