Category Archives: Local News

GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: LIBRARY STAFF RAISE REQUEST OVERLOOKED, PURCHASES AND PROJECT UPDATES APPROVED
During Monday night's Grayville Council meeting, Grayville Library Board President Andy Brock expressed frustration after discovering that a request for raises for two part-time library employees was ...
Mark Wells Mar 25, 2026

"THE SHARING SHED" OPENS IN FAIRFIELD, PROVIDING 24-HOUR SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED
A dream that began nearly five years ago for Chrissy Keyser has finally become a reality with the opening of "The Sharing Shed" on the north side of K&M Carpets in Fairfield, next to Casey's Gener...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

FIRE DAMAGES HOME NORTH OF FAIRFIELD; NO INJURIES REPORTED
Fire crews responded to a structure fire Monday morning at the residence of Jorge Munoz, located at 1044 County Highway 1 (Enterprise Road) north of Fairfield. The incident occurred just before 9:30 a...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

INDIANA COURT OF APPEALS UPHOLDS CONVICTION OF "TRUCK STOP SERIAL KILLER" BRUCE MENDENHALL
The Indiana Court of Appeals in Indianapolis on Monday upheld the murder conviction of Bruce Mendenhall, a Tri-State man known nationally as the "Truck Stop Serial Killer." Mendenhall, of Edwards Coun...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

NAPA AUTO PARTS PURCHASES FORMER SKATELAND PROPERTY FOR NEW LOCATION
NAPA Auto Parts in Fairfield has announced the purchase of the former Skateland Roller Sport property at 1700 W. Main Street. The company plans to relocate its current store at 122 W. Delaware to the ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

JEFFERSON COUNTY DISPATCHER HONORED FOR ROLE IN HOMICIDE CASE
A Jefferson County 911 dispatcher is being recognized statewide for her role in quickly helping law enforcement locate a homicide suspect, as the case heads to trial. John Finney is set to appear in c...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

FIRST BRANDS GROUP SEEKS BANKRUPTCY COURT APPROVAL TO SELL WALBRO FOR $50 MILLION
Financially troubled First Brands Group has asked a Texas bankruptcy judge to approve the $50 million sale of Walbro, its water and fuel pump manufacturing subsidiary. Walbro is known for producing Ai...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

AMERICAN AIRLINES SELECTED AS NEW CARRIER FOR VETERANS AIRPORT OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Travelers in Southern Illinois can soon expect to fly with one of the world's most recognized airlines. The Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois at Marion has unanimously approved American Airlines a...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

SHRINERS CHILDREN'S ST. LOUIS OFFERS FREE ORTHOPEDIC SCREENING CLINIC IN MT. VERNON
Families in Southern Illinois are invited to a complimentary pediatric orthopedic screening clinic in Mt. Vernon, courtesy of Shriners Children's St. Louis and hosted by Mount Vernon Lodge #31. The ev...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

NEARLY 90,000 BOTTLES OF CHILDREN'S IBUPROFEN RECALLED OVER CONTAMINATION CONCERNS
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen are being voluntarily recalled after reports of possible contamination, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026