Author Archives: Mark Wells
Elva Jane (Tucker) Walker, 87, of Murray, KY (formerly of McLeansboro)
Elva Jane (Tucker) Walker, 87, of Murray, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray. Born November 23, 1938, in Dale, Illinois, Elva was the daughter of the late Geor...
Mar 02, 2026
USDA ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION LOAN TO SUPPORT RURAL BUSINESS EXPANSION IN WAYNE-WHITE REGION
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has approved a $1 million loan to Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative in Fairfield to support the expansion of Beaver Creek Ag LLC, a company...
Mar 02, 2026
ONE DEAD, FOUR INJURED IN THREE SEPARATE ACCIDENTS ON I-64 NEAR JEFFERSON/WASHINGTON COUNTY LINE
One person has died and at least four others have been injured following a series of three separate vehicle accidents early Saturday morning on Interstate 64 near the Jefferson and Washington County l...
Mar 02, 2026
TWO KILLED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER CRASH ON I-64 IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Illinois State Police have confirmed that two people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 64 east of Mt. Vernon in Jefferson County. According to Jefferson...
Mar 02, 2026
FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS TO MEET TOMORROW (TUESDAY) TO PLAN UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS
The Fairfield Retail Merchants are set to hold their monthly meeting tomorrow, March 3rd at 8:00am in the Chamber Office. The agenda includes a review of February's minutes and financials, as well as ...
Mar 02, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS ISSUES REMINDER ON VOTE-BY-MAIL PROCEDURES FOR MARCH 17TH PRIMARY
The Illinois State Board of Elections is reminding voters to carefully follow vote-by-mail procedures to ensure their ballots are counted in the upcoming March 17th primary election. In a press...
Mar 02, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 104TH ANNUAL MEETING, RSVPS DUE BY TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
Wayne County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the 104th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at the First Christian Church, 100 W Center St., Fairfield. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. RSV...
Mar 02, 2026
CORNERSTONE CHURCH TO HOST FREE HOMECOMING AND PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY MARCH 14TH
Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will host its Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 14th from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Hundreds of dresses and shoes will be avail...
Mar 02, 2026
GROFF LIBRARY GANGS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS EVENT
The Groff Library invites the public to an exciting and informative evening as author Troy Taylor presents "Gangs of Southern Illinois: Blood, Bullets & Booze." The event will take place on...
Mar 02, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS RECEIVE 2026 PROJECT GRANTS
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the recipients of the 2026 4-H Project Grants, awarding a total of $1,310 to support local 4-H members with supplies for their projects. This year's grant ...
Mar 02, 2026