Author Archives: Mark Wells

Frontier Community College celebrated its 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15th at Fairfield Community High School, where 126 graduates were recognized. The ceremony began promptly at ...

  A community donation drive is being organized to help stock shelves for Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The "Donate Fruit Cups" community challenge is encouraging residents to donate fruit cups t...

The Willow Branch Cemetery, located west of Rinard, will host Memorial Day services Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. to honor veterans and remember loved ones buried at the cemetery. Ernie Lewis, pastor of ...

Illinois motorists traveling during the Memorial Day weekend are paying significantly more at the pump this year, with gas prices rising nearly 48 percent compared to the same holiday period in 2025. ...

Bryce N. Tackitt, 22, of Flora, was arrested Monday, May 18, following a sexual assault investigation conducted by local law enforcement agencies. According to authorities, a Flora Police Department o...

Authorities are investigating the death of a 16-year-old juvenile following an overnight incident on Raleigh Chapel Road in Saline County. Eldorado Community Unit School District #4 confirmed Thursday...

A Mount Vernon man has died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Illinois Highway 148 north of East Redwood Road. Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard reported that deputies responded t...

  The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, marking a significant boost for regional ...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: 11 U: Carter Trucking 11, La Fuente 1 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 13, Lions Club 0 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY ...

Juanita Virginia McCorkle, 96, of Browns, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her home. Juanita was born on April 10, 1930 in Crossville, Illinois to Henry and Violet (Hatcher) Garner. Sh...