Author Archives: Mark Wells
MISSING HARDIN COUNTY MAN FOUND DEAD
Authorities in Hardin County have confirmed the body of a man who was reported missing has been found. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office says Zachary Ethan Dunstan was discovered deceased on Sunday, ...
Jan 21, 2026
LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Carmi-White County at the Carmi-White County Invitational Tournament 7pm Lady Mules Basketball vs. Herrin at the West Frankfort Mid-Winter Classic 5...
Jan 21, 2026
Cade Allen, 19, of Carmi
Cade Allen, 19, of Carmi passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. He was born on December 18, 2006 in Fairfield, IL the son of Whitney R. Barbre and Za...
Jan 20, 2026
Anita Mitchell 73, of McLeansboro
Anita Mitchell 73, of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Anita was born August 31, 1952 in Emma, IL. a daughter of Clyde Sande...
Jan 20, 2026
NWS: MIDWEEK COOL-DOWN, COLDEST AIR AND SNOW CHANCE LATE WEEK
The National Weather Service says a noticeable shift in our weather pattern is on the way this week - with temperatures sliding by midweek, then turning much colder late in the week, along with renewe...
Jan 20, 2026
HUMANE SOCIETIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS URGES PET SAFETY IN EXTREME COLD
Humane Society officials in Southern Illinois are reminding residents to take extra precautions with pets during extreme cold weather. Franklin County Animal Control says a dog was recently found dead...
Jan 20, 2026
ILLINOIS AG WARNS OF WINTER UTILITY SCAMS
The Illinois Attorney General's Office is warning consumers about possible winter utility scams. Officials say scammers are posing as utility company representatives - threatening to shut off heating ...
Jan 20, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER THIS FRIDAY
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB this Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event cele...
Jan 20, 2026
$500 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 4-H AND FFA GROUPS IN CENTRAL, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Farm Credit Illinois is offering funding to help youth organizations make improvements in their local communities. The lender says fifty grants of 500 dollars are available to eligible 4-H clubs and F...
Jan 20, 2026
TSA TO IMPOSE $45 FEE FOR TRAVELERS WITHOUT REAL ID STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST
Travelers who do not have a Real ID will soon face a new $45 fee to pass through TSA checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration announced recently. The new requirement will go into effect...
Jan 20, 2026