Author Archives: Mark Wells

UPWARD SPORTS BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN IN FAIRFIELD
Registration is now open for Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading at Fairfield CP Church. The program is open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Parents may register their child onl...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECASTS WARM-UP AND POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER FOR THE REGION
The National Weather Service in Paducah says a notable warm-up for the region as the week begins, bringing a welcome break from winter's chill before the possibility of rain and severe weather later i...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES WITH ICE CREAM SHOP & POPS PIT BAR-B-QUE BRISKET MEAL JANUARY 17TH
The Johnsonville Ruritans are inviting the community to "Beat Those Winter Time Blues" with a special Brisket Meal featuring The Ice Cream Shop & Pops Pit Bar-B-Que. The event will take place on J...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH
Illinois Leaders Blast Trump's Actions in Venezuela (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois leaders are blasting President Trump's actions in Venezuela over the weekend. In a post on X, Governor Pritzker said Trump...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules vs. North Clay at the Mule Barn (Varsity Only) 5pm Mules Basketball vs. North Clay at the Mule Barn (JV & Varsity Only) 6:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

Sports Info for Saturday, January 3rd
LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 3RD ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Wrestling at the Benton Invitational Mules Fresh/Soph Basketball at the Richland County Fresh/Soph Basket...
Mark Wells Jan 03, 2026

FCHS Special Board Meeting
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 7TH The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 7th at 5:30 p.m. in t...
Mark Wells Jan 03, 2026

Wayne County Board to Meet
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO ADDRESS HIGHWAY FUNDING AND REGULAR BUSINESS AT JANUARY MEETING The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs...
Mark Wells Jan 03, 2026

Warmer Weather Coming
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says warmer temperatures are expected to move into the region following this weekend, with another stretch of high temperatures well into the 50s and ...
Mark Wells Jan 03, 2026

SSM Health Good Samartian Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL Recognized
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL recently received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. The hospital is...
Mark Wells Jan 03, 2026