Author Archives: Mark Wells

A Flora man is behind bars following a shooting investigation that began in the early morning hours Tuesday. Around 3:40 a.m., the Clay County Sheriff's Office received reports of an individual firing...

Get ready for a flavorful day of fun and competition in downtown Fairfield. The rib cook-off is back at the Fall Fun Fest this Saturday. Contestants will set up at 8 a.m. in the 200 block on S.E. Seco...

The Duke Boys take the stage at the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday, September 20th from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to close out this year's festival. This beloved band delivers the unforgettable sounds of...

The talented musicians of the Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Band will take the spotlight at this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, performing live on the main stage on Saturday, Sept. 20th from...

A new event is joining the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest lineup this Saturday night from 5 to 7 p.m. The Fairfield Retail Merchants are hosting "Bingo Under The Tent" with prize baskets valued at a minimum ...

Do you have the best pie in town? Can your cookies beat the competition? Whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting started, the annual Baked Goods Contest is back and sweeter than ever. Registra...

Pictured L to R: Gus Bishop, Kayden Alexander, Gabe Beadles, Simon Greathouse, Cheyenne Duncan, Lexie Rivera   The Edwards County FFA chapter has completed its first competition of the year, taki...

  The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the catastrophic highway crash that occurred near Teutopolis, Illinois, on September 29, 2023, resulting in five...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at The Mule Barn vs Flora 3 levels 5pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRL...

Daddy has drilled his last well, he has found his last vein of oil. He took his rig to the yard and parked it. No longer hunting squirrel, rabbit, and deer. The fishing poles no longer strung. The gar...