Author Archives: Mark Wells
TWO FAIRFIELD MEN TO BE ON HONOR FLIGHT FOR VETERANS IN MAY TO WASHINGTON D.C.
(Pictured: Don K. Wood and his wife, Linda) Two Fairfield men, Don K. Wood and Don Robson will both be participating in the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana to Washington D.C. for veterans in M...
Apr 10, 2025
ARKANSAS MAN ARRESTED BY WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTIES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested an Arkansas man following a traffic stop Wednesday night. Just after 10 o'clock, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by 55-year-old Ebe...
Apr 10, 2025
ALLSTAR PACKAGE IN CISNE PREPARING FOR THE RIB COOKOFF TO BENEFIT FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY
AllStar Package in Cisne is preparing for their Rib Cook-off to be held on Saturday, May 3rd. The event sponsored by Save A Lot in Fairfield, AllStar Package in Cisne and Brandon Irwin will again bene...
Apr 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY WIDE YARD SALES SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
The Fairfield City Wide Yard Sales is set for Saturday, April 26th. Call the Wayne County Chamber Office at 618-842-6116 to get added to the map. Cost is $5.00 for the location and $10.00 for location...
Apr 10, 2025
HOMESCHOOL BILL CONTROVERSY IN ILLINOIS
The Illinois Freedom Caucus is criticizing far-left lawmakers for disregarding the wishes of thousands of Illinois families by advancing a measure that would require homeschoolers to register with the...
Apr 10, 2025
SEVERAL BILLS WERE PASSED IN THE ILLINOIS HOUSE ON TUESDAY
Several significant bills passed the Illinois House on Tuesday, addressing issues ranging from human trafficking to cosmetic safety and education. Elimination of Statute of Limitations for Traf...
Apr 10, 2025
WAYNE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOLD PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS
Pre-K and Kindergarten Screenings will be Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th at the Wayne City Baptist Church. Times will be from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Screenings will be for Early Intervention b...
Apr 10, 2025
BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR BT. PRAIRIE WATER SYSTEM HAS BEEN LIFTED
The boil water order issued for the Bt Prairie Water System from Lewis Scrap Metal going west to Shrewsbury Road in Mill Shoals has been LIFTED. Water is now safe for human consumption.
Apr 10, 2025
FLOOD WARNING STILL IN EFFECT, THUNDERSTORMS IN THE FORECAST FOR TODAY (THURSDAY)
The National Weather Service in Paducah says significant flooding continues across portions of the region with moderate to major flooding will continue on many area rivers for the next s...
Apr 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB SET TO HOST WINE & ARTS FESTIVAL IN MAY
The Fairfield Rotary Club will host the 2025 Wine & Arts Festival on Saturday, May 10th from 10am to 6pm at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The day will feature wine tasting, art, live music, food a...
Apr 10, 2025