Category Archives: Local News

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has announced a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at the West Salem Grade Sch...
Mark Wells 1h ago

CLAY CITY CIVICS TO HOST FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR COMMUNITY TUESDAY NIGHT
The Clay City Civics are inviting the community to a FREE Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday night from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the community building. This special event offers residents an opportunity to ...
Mark Wells 1h ago

FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES TO HOST THANKSGIVING MEAL ON NOVEMBER 26TH
Feed My Sheep Ministries in Fairfield will host its annual Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday, November 26th offering a warm holiday dinner to anyone in the community. The meal will be served from 11:30 a...
Mark Wells 1h ago Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides

PRITZKER HOLDS BACK DETAILS ON STATE AGENCY BUDGET CUTS, SPARKING GOP CRITICISM
Most Illinois state agencies submitted spending cut plans to Gov. JB Pritzker by October 23rd, but his office has not released specifics, citing ongoing review by the budget office. Pritzker spokesper...
Mark Wells 1h ago

One Dead In Train vs. Vehicle Crash
A Bluford man is dead following a train vs. vehicle crash on Friday in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identified the victim as 40 year old Robert Duncan. Reports said calls wer...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

Weather Updates
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says a return to more normal temperatures is expected next week, with chances for more rain in the forecast. Some areas could...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

Three Arrested After Execution of Federal Warrants
Reports out of White County say three people were served federal arrest warrants from the Carmi Police Department, along with the White County Sheriff's authorities and the Norris City Police Departme...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges
45 year old Paul Spade of Mt. Carmel was taken into custody Thursday afternoon and faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Repor...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

Wayne County Crimestoppers Info
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who removed batteries from a semi owned by Keith Dike. The truck was parked in the bottoms by the Wabash River. Anyone with in...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY DRUG ENFORCEMENT OPERATION LEADS TO SEVEN ARRESTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department, working jointly with the Wayne County Probation, conducted a coordinated enforcement sweep Thursday evening targeting drug activity throughout the county. The op...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025