Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Carmi Police Department is currently investigating a burglary that took place on Sunday, December 14th just before 9:30 p.m., at the Brookston Resources yard in Carmi. The attached photograph show...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting will begin with roll call and p...

The Fairfield FFA Quiz Bowl team-consisting of Jarret Vaughan, Zoey Mark, Ryan Vaughan, Marcus Draper, and Chelsey Wilson-secured second place at the Section 23 competition held at Edwards County High...

Anderson's Auto Group LLC is preparing to open a used car dealership at the former Mid East Supply store location on West Main Street in Fairfield. The company, known for its "buy here, pay here" mode...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball versus Hamilton County at the Mule Barn 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: CONRAD ALLEN HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT AT WAYNE CITY: Nor...

Robert David "Dave" Morris, 72, of Carmi passed away at 4:51AM on Sunday December 14, 2025, at Hamilton County Memorial Hospital. He had worked for various Airlines including TWA and American Airlines...

Marvin Bailey, 96, of Albion, IL passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at home with his loving family and caregivers by his side. He was born April 9th, 1929 at home in the baseline bottoms to Floy...

James Elvis Blazier, Sr. 90, of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL. James was born June 25, 1935 in Carmi, IL. On December 3, 1954 he mar...

The National Weather Service in Paducah is forecasting a dramatic shift in temperatures following a cold weekend, with a significant warm-up expected this week. Temperatures will steadily climb, with ...

Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...