Author Archives: Mark Wells
Stephanie Lynne Bissey, 55 of Kirksville, MO
55-year-old Stephanie Lynne Bissey of Kirksville, MO, passed away at home on January 11th She was born on November 1, 1969, at the U.S. Army Hospital, Ft Belvoir, VA, to Trevor and Doris Mayo Bissey. ...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

James C. Lutz, age 65, of McLeansboro
James C. Lutz, age 65 passed away January 13, 2025, at SSM Hospital DePaul, Bridgeton, MO. He was born December 26, 1959, to Charles and Shirley (Wiggins) Lutz. He has three siblings, Duane Lutz, Lee,...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKE TWO ARRESTS TUESDAY
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 46-year-old Christina Michelle Kennedy of Sims Tuesday night for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Kennedy was transported, booked and lodged in the Wayn...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A Crossville man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop last Friday. A Deputy from the White County Sheriff's Office recognized the driver of a red and white Honda motorcycle, Chanc...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

ALBION POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING OBSCENE MAIL SITUATION
An investigation is currently underway after several residents in Edwards County reported receiving "rude" letters in the mail. According to the Albion Police Department, who shared details on social ...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

FORMAL GYM FLOOR DEDICATION FRIDAY AT FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL IN HONOR OF JED FOSTER
Fairfield High School will have a formal gym floor dedication this Friday night during the Mules game with Carmi-White County. The Jed Foster Dedication will take place in the Mule Barn between...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

JOB SCREENING EVENTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE POSITIONS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is set to host a series of employment screening events for individuals interested in the Juvenile Justice Specialist positions. Juvenile Justi...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER FRERICHS RETURNS $299 MILLION IN MISSING FUNDS IN 2024
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office announced on Tuesday that it successfully returned nearly $299 million in missing funds throughout 2024, as reported by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs....
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY
Grayville city leaders gathered for their first meeting of 2025 on Monday evening. The agenda included several key items, including two previously approved at the last meeting of 2024, which took plac...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES $2.5 MILLION INVESTMENT IN FRICHTL EXPANSION PROJECT IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Governor JB Pritzker, alongside Frichtl Processing and Slaughtering, LLC and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), announced a significant Economic Development for a Gro...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2025