Category Archives: Local News

ASSEMBLY AIRES GOSPEL GROUP TO PERFORM AT NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH IN FAIRFIELD
The Assembly Aires, a beloved Southern Gospel group made up of the Don George family, will perform Sunday evening, April 19th at New Beginnings Church in Fairfield. The event begins at 5 p.m. Formed i...
Mark Wells Apr 17, 2026

2026 FYIE & RICE LAW OFFICE GOLF LEAGUE TEES OFF JUNE 1ST IN FAIRFIELD
The 2026 Fyie & Rice Law Office LLC Golf League is set to begin Monday, June 1st at 5:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. The league will feature two-person teams com...
Mark Wells Apr 17, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY APPROVES CAMPAIGN DONATIONS, CANDIDATE SELECTION AT APRIL MEETING
The Wayne County Republican Party held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday in the basement of the Wayne County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order by Liz Ann Woodrow, with members Ronnie ...
Mark Wells Apr 17, 2026

FIRST ANNUAL SHOP SMALL BOUTIQUE CRAWL TO HIT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND NEW HARMONY MAY 1ST & 2ND
The first annual Shop Small Boutique Crawl rolls into Albion, Grayville, Carmi, New Harmony, and more on May 1st and 2nd. This exciting new event invites shoppers to grab their friends, fuel up, and e...
Mark Wells Apr 17, 2026

SMOKED PORK LOIN FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT CISNE COMMUNITY
A smoked pork loin fundraiser is underway to benefit the Cisne Community, with proceeds going toward utilities, insurance, and building maintenance. Orders can be placed in person at Growls & Meow...
Mark Wells Apr 17, 2026

CISNE FFA EARNS MULTIPLE TOP FINISHES AT REGIONAL AND MULTI-STATE COMPETITIONS
The Cisne FFA Chapter is celebrating a series of strong performances after competing in multiple regional and multi-state contests this April, earning top team and individual honors across a variety o...
Mark Wells Apr 17, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY FFA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL FARMS AND BUSINESSES TO BRING "THE POWER OF PORK" TO THE COMMUNITY
The Edwards County FFA chapter recently joined forces with Stumpy Hill Farm, the Edwards County Farm Bureau, and Country Home Processing to demonstrate "the power of pork" and provide hundreds of poun...
Mark Wells Apr 17, 2026

FEED MY SHEEP SOUP KITCHEN IN FAIRFIELD TO CLOSE FOR RENOVATIONS
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen, located at 200 W Main St in Fairfield, will be closed all next week (April 20th thru April 24th) for renovations. The soup kitchen is scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 2...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2026

MT. VERNON UNVEILS $31 MILLION INDOOR RECREATION CENTER PLANS, TARGETS 2028 OPENING
New details have been released about Mt. Vernon's highly anticipated indoor recreation center, with city officials announcing a nearly $31 million price tag and an expected opening in May 2028. City M...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2026

FAIRFIELD RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFERING LOGAN KREITER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Fairfield Rural Fire Department has announced that they will be offering the Logan Kreiter Memorial Scholarship again to all FCHS Seniors this Spring. Logan joined the Fairfield Rural Fire Departm...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2026