Author Archives: Mark Wells

One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County on Saturday night. According to Illinois State Police Troop 10, the crash occurred at 9:38 p.m. Saturday along Interstate 57 nea...

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that a small earthquake struck the Tri-State region late Friday night. According to USGS data, the magnitude 2.6 quake occurred at 10:06 p.m. o...

Michael Madigan is being ordered to report to prison while he appeals his conviction in his corruption case. A federal judge denied a request by the former Illinois House Speaker to remain free. Madig...

A 27-year-old Wayne City man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle accident on a gravel T-intersection road south of Sims. According to authorities, the crash occurred in the early morni...

The Fairfield Community High School Alumni Association invites all former attendees of FCHS to gather for an evening of memories, reconnection, and celebration at the 60th FCHS Alumni Dinner, held Sat...

The 2025 Cisne Reunion Queen contest was held Thursday night, drawing a large crowd to celebrate this year's contestants and winners. In the Little Miss category, Maleah Lane earned the crown, with Ev...

The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will once again crown a Prince and Princess during its annual contest, sponsored by The Fairfield Banking Company. The event is set for Thursday, September 18th at 5:30 p.m...

SUNDAY'S SCOREBOARD NFL Preseason ------- Miami Dolphins 24, Chicago Bears 24 (Tie) Los Angeles Chargers 27, New Orleans Saints 13 MLB American League ------- Minnesota Twins 5, Kansas City Royals 3 (...

Longtime Carmi Educator and Businessman, 78-year-old Thomas G. Mears, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Highland in Highland, IL. He was born on January 30, 1947 in ...

Michael J. Staley, 77, of Carmi, IL., passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Michael was born on August 20, 1947, in Evansville, IN, the son of William...