Author Archives: Mark Wells

Dorothy Mae (Benson) Borne, 88, of Broughton, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her home. Dorothy was born on December 7, 1936 in Fouke, Arkansas to William "Bryant" Benson & Rosa ...

James Roscoe Lemons, 78, of Fairfield passed away at 10:05AM on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his home. James was born on May 10,1947 to James R lemons, Sr, and Mary Alice sheets. He was the owner ...

A house and vehicle in Enfield were struck by gunfire Wednesday night. White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss said his office received a report of shots fired around 10:30 p.m. at a residence on East Johns...

The 2025 Wayne County Crop Yield Tour has revealed significant variations in crop yields across different regions of the county. The countywide averages stood at 170 bushels per acre for corn and 47.6...

Pictured L to R:Hayley Perry, Emily Spray, Owen Lynch, Aiden McDowell, Clive Gerlach, Chase Shelton, Cody Greathouse, Quentin Pike, Aidan Roosevelt, Parker Biggs   Edwards County High School has ...

Abnormally dry conditions continue to affect all of Southern Illinois, with no significant rainfall expected for at least a week. Wayne County experienced its 7th driest August in 131 years, with rain...

Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger has been appointed to serve as a justice with the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Mt. Vernon. His appointment fills a vacancy on the court, bringing the number of justice...

The 13th annual Mt. Vernon Fall Fest is set to take over 9th Street and Jordan Street in downtown Mt. Vernon on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th. This family-friendly event promises...

The Jasper PTO will host its Annual Chili Supper on Tuesday, September 16th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Jasper Grade School. The event will feature chili, hotdogs, peanut butter sandwiches, and cookies,...

The Fairfield Community High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a special event on Saturday, October 18th. The celebration will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fairfield...