Author Archives: Mark Wells

The 5150 Blessed Manna House Food Pantry is now serving the Fairfield community. Located at 107 Southeast 2nd Street, the pantry is open for food pickup every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:...

Carmi-White County High School officials are prioritizing safety after graffiti referencing a possible future threat of violence was discovered in a school restroom on Tuesday, April 7th. The incident...

A McLeansboro man remains behind bars at the White County Jail in Carmi after being served a warrant from Franklin County while already incarcerated. On Monday morning, just after 10:30 a.m., a deputy...

Young ladies interested in taking part in this year's Cisne Reunion Pageant are invited to attend sign-ups on Wednesday, April 15th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Department in Cisne. The si...

The St. Edward Men's Club is inviting the community to enjoy a delicious meal at their annual Sausage Dinner on Sunday, April 19th. The event will be held at St. Edward Catholic Church, located at 300...

Summer is just around the corner, and Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are gearing up for another unforgettable season of camp adventures. With a variety of day and overnight camp options, girls acros...

The Jefferson County Historical Society will present a special musical concert featuring acclaimed violinist Polly Launay on Saturday at noon in the Schweinfurth Museum. Polly Launay, a well-known reg...

As the conflict in Iran stretches into its second month, the price of locally produced crude oil has surged past the $100 mark, sending shockwaves through the region's fuel markets. On Friday, the pos...

Food safety officials are urging the public not to consume certain frozen chicken nuggets after laboratory tests detected dangerous levels of lead. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and...

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, a California-based company, has expanded its eye drop recall to include more than three million bottles across the United States. The recall, which began about a month ago, was p...