Category Archives: Local News

A check of area river stages as of this morning shows the Little Wabash River east of Fairfield is at 16.49 feet, below the 17-foot flood stage. At Clay City the stage is 8.53 feet. Flood stage is 18 ...

Two people have been sentenced to prison time this week. Media reports say 54 year old Mt. Vernon, IL resident Tyrone Alexander has been sentenced to 24 years in prison on a felony retail theft charge...

Nissan is issuing a recall for thousands of vehicles in the U.S. because of faulty parts that could cause engine failure. According to a NHTSA recall report, engine bearings within certain models unde...

The Fairfield City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. A public hearing will be held at 5:50 p.m. prior to the meeting to open bids for the sale of property along SW 10th...

The Fairfield Business and Professional Women's (BPW) Foundation has awarded a total of five $2,000 scholarships to deserving Wayne County students for the 2025-2026 academic year, continuing its comm...

Recreational shooters of all skill levels are invited to participate in the 15th Annual Young Leader Pistol Shoot, taking place on Saturday, July 12th, at the Carmi Rifle Club. Hosted by the White Cou...

Harness racing is back at the Wayne County Fair, with races scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, July 6th . Admission to the grandstand is free, offering guests an exciting afternoon of r...

The Illinois DMV Driver's License Mobile Unit will be at the Edwards County Courthouse on Tuesday, July 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Services available include license plate stickers, vehi...

The Wayne County Fair will feature its popular Antique Tractor Show on Saturday, July 12th in Fairfield with this year's event held in honor of Brent Opell. The tractor show will take place on the fro...

The Wayne County Fair returns with a packed schedule of events Sunday, July 6th through Saturday, July 12th offering a wide range of activities for all ages including livestock shows, motorsports, com...