Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELD LIVE VARIETY SHOW TO BRING NEW ENERGY TO FALL FUN FEST
A longtime Fall Fun Fest tradition is getting a fresh new look this year. What began years ago as the Gong Show, and later became Fairfield's Got Talent, will now debut as the Fairfield Live Variety S...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO MEET AUGUST 20TH
The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, August 20th, at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. Members will be finalizing plans for upcoming festival booths at Geff ...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

SIU CARBONDALE TO HONOR 9/11 VICTIMS WITH SALUKI STAIR CLIMB
SIU Carbondale will pay tribute to the victims of 9/11 with its Saluki Stair Climb on Thursday, September 11, at 6 a.m. at the Banterra Center. The event features a simulated 110-floor stair climb, sy...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

FUNERAL SERVICES ANNOUNCED FOR SESSER FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL RASNIC
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Sesser Fire Chief Michael Rasnic, who passed away last week. Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church in Sesser on Saturday, August 23rd from 10...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
The National Weather Service in Paducah has extended a Heat Advisory for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri through 7 p.m. CDT (8 p.m. EDT) Tues...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

MILL SHOALS MAN CRITICALLY INJURED IN SEMI CRASH ON U.S.45
Fairfield Rural Fire Department, EMS personnel and Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, August 12th on U.S. Route 45 about a half-mile south of South Stre...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

DRIVER DIES IN SUV-SEMI CRASH AT I-64 REST AREA IN MOUNT VERNON
A driver was killed Friday night in a collision between a small SUV and a semi tractor-trailer at the Goshen Road Rest Area on Interstate 64 East in Mount Vernon. Illinois State Police reported the cr...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

1ST ANNUAL BENEFIT RIDE FOR GIVENHOPE FOR CANCER SET FOR SEPTEMBER 6TH
The 1st Annual Benefit Ride for Givenhope for Cancer will take place on Saturday, September 6th starting and ending at Roadhouse Harley-Davidson, 205 North 44th Street in Mt. Vernon. A rain date is se...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT CONTINUES OILING AND CHIPPING MONDAY AND TUESDAY
The Wayne County Highway Department will conduct oiling and chipping on multiple county roads today (Monday, August 18th) and tomorrow (Tuesday, August 19th). Work will take place on the following rou...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

GRAYVILLE DAYS 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE RELEASED, PACKED WITH FOOD, FUN, AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
The community of Grayville is gearing up for a weekend full of excitement, live music, family fun and food as Grayville Days 2025 takes place from Friday, August 29th through Sunday, August 31st. Fest...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025