Category Archives: Local News
Warmer Weather Expected
Warmer weather is in the forecast the next few days, and possibly the next few weeks. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, say high temperatures are expected to reach the ...
Apr 11, 2026
Village of Mill Shoals Board Discusses School Property Sale, Community Cleanup and Other Issues at April Meeting
The Village of Mill Shoals met recently for its April meeting with several major topics on the agenca. including the future of the former grade school property, community-wide trash cleanup efforts, a...
Apr 11, 2026
Illinois Secretary of State Warns Residents of Toll Scam Texts and Calls
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is alerting motorists across the state to a surge in scam texts and phone calls impersonating the Secretary of State's office, in an effort to stea...
Apr 11, 2026
SEVERAL AREA RESIDENTS ENTER GUILTY PLEAS WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
Several guilty pleas were handed down in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday by Judge, Matt Vaughn. Charles Newton, 31, of Golden Gate, pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Newton wa...
Apr 10, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARREST GEFF MAN ON ST. CLAIR COUNTY WARRANT
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 22-year-old Jagger Owen of Geff on Thursday morning. Owen was taken into custody on a St. Clair County warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. He i...
Apr 10, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW ANNOUNCES 2025 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS PERIOD
Wayne County residents are advised that the BOARD OF REVIEW will convene from now to May 4th to accept complaints regarding property valuations. The review sessions will be held Monday through Friday,...
Apr 10, 2026
$25 MILLION FIRST BRANDS SALE FACES LAST-MINUTE OBSTACLE
A $25 million deal for First Brands Group to sell the intellectual property of Champion Labs and ten other auto parts brands to Premium Guard, Inc. (PGI) is now in jeopardy. Bankruptcy Judge Christoph...
Apr 10, 2026
LEGISLATION ADVANCES TO PROTECT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS' 9-DAY TRAIL RIDE TRADITION
State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has successfully advanced House Bill 4300 to safeguard the annual 9-Day Trail Ride, a nearly 60-year-old Southern Illinois tradition. The bill upd...
Apr 10, 2026
TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2026 MT. VERNON BREWERS FESTIVAL JUNE 6TH
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival, happening Saturday, June 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Mt. Vernon. Hosted by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., the popular ...
Apr 10, 2026
GEFF FRONTIER DAYS RETURNS SEPTEMBER 12TH WITH FAMILY FUN AND TRADITION
The community is gearing up for one of the area's most anticipated annual events as Geff Frontier Days returns on September 12th. Hosted by the Geff Ruritan Club, this outdoor celebration has been a t...
Apr 10, 2026