Author Archives: Mark Wells

Illinois fishing licenses for the 2026 season are now on sale, offering some of the most affordable rates in the country. Anglers can purchase their 2026 fishing licenses and stamps online or at depar...

The Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has expanded its approved food options, giving families more flexibility and culturally responsive choices at...

82 year old Fairfield resident, Thelma Kaye Campbell passed away Tuesday morning March 2, 2026.   Thelma was born November 21, 1943 in Rolla, Missouri to Harvey and Minnie (Weiss) Reynolds.  ...

The National Weather Service reports that showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop across Southern Illinois and the Tri-State area today (Wednesday). Some storms could produce small hail, wit...

Billie-Jo "BJ" Townsend, a candidate for Wayne County Clerk, is inviting community members to a Meet & Greet event as she campaigns for the upcoming primary election on March 17th. Townsend, who i...

Illinois State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning around 3:57 am on I-64 east of Mt. Vernon. According to Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse, two w...

Motorists across Southern Illinois are facing higher gasoline prices as tensions mount between the U.S., Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Recent strikes on Iranian targets, followed by Iranian ret...

The Little Prairie Christian Church Youth group is inviting the community to a fun-filled Trivia Night, complete with a spaghetti supper and silent auction, to help raise funds for youth trips, camps,...

Puzzle enthusiasts are invited to join the fun at a community Puzzle Swap on Saturday, March 7th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. at the Fairfield Public Library. Participants are encouraged to bring in a c...

The Edwards County School District is conducting a preschool round-up for children from birth to 5 years old who are not yet enrolled in public schools and will not be eligible for Kindergarten in the...