Category Archives: Local News
K-POP FAMILY NIGHT AND MOVIE TRIVIA EVENT OFFER FUN FOR ALL AT FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE
Fairfield Elks Lodge is set to host two exciting events for families and movie enthusiasts this weekend. On Friday, March 27th, families are invited to a K-Pop themed Family Night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m...
Mar 26, 2026
JURY SELECTED IN MURDER TRIAL OF MOUNT VERNON MAN ACCUSED IN WIFE'S DEATH
Jury selection has concluded in the murder trial of John W. Finney, a 52-year-old Mount Vernon man accused in the death of his wife, Amy Finney. The process took place Tuesday morning in Jefferson Cou...
Mar 26, 2026
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS RETURN TO REND LAKE WITH TWO-NIGHT CELEBRATION
Fireworks will once again light up the sky at Rend Lake this summer as the 2026 Rend Lake Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for July 3rd and July 4th at the Rend Lake Golf Resort, located al...
Mar 26, 2026
ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER JOB PROGRAM
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office has opened applications for its fourth annual summer job program, offering valuable paid work opportunities for students across the state. About 120 paid posit...
Mar 26, 2026
SECRETARY GIANNOUILIAS WARNS PUBLIC OF RISING TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS POSING AS ILLINOIS DMV
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents about a surge in text message scams falsely claiming to be from the Illinois Secretary of State or DMV. These fraudulent messages thr...
Mar 26, 2026
NEW HOPE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
New Hope General Baptist Church, located at 449 County Road 1800 East in Fairfield, is offering three scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships include two $2,000 awards for stude...
Mar 26, 2026
SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND ARRIVES IN TRI-STATE AREA, FOLLOWED BY STORMS AND COOLER WEEKEND
The National Weather Service reports that a significant warming trend begins today across the Tri-State area, ushering in brighter skies and higher temperatures. Highs are expected to reach the upper ...
Mar 25, 2026
NEW PRETRIAL DATE SET FOR CHET SNYDER IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
A pretrial hearing was held Tuesday afternoon in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Denton Aud for 51-year-old Chet Snyder. Special Prosecutor Jennifer Mudge appeared via Zoom, while Snyder joine...
Mar 25, 2026
SENATOR TERRI BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE DAVE SEVERIN ANNOUNCE TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS FOR TODAY
Senator Terri Bryant and Representative Dave Severin are bringing their offices to the people of Southern Illinois by hosting Traveling Office Hours today (Wednesday). Community members are invited to...
Mar 25, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISCUSSES UPCOMING EVENTS, SUMMER PROMOTIONS, AND MINIMUM WAGE CONCERNS
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, March 3rd covering a full agenda of upcoming community events, new ideas for summer promotions, and concerns about a possible minimum wage increase in...
Mar 25, 2026