Category Archives: Local News

Professional wrestling fans will have a chance to catch live action this week as Redneck Championship Wrestling (RCW) returns to Enfield. The event will be held Friday at Booth Elementary School, loca...

Wayne City Matters is inviting the community to an evening of bingo, food and fun on Friday, July 10th at the Wayne City Community Building. Food service will begin at 5:30 p.m., with bingo games star...

4-H show season is just around the corner, and 4-H members are ready to showcase their talents at this year's general project, animal, and livestock shows. The Edwards County 4-H shows continue throug...

The Wayne County Fair will celebrate its rich farming heritage with an Antique Tractor Show on Saturday, July 11th at the fairgrounds in Fairfield. The event is held in honor of Brent Opell and promis...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is accepting applications for two full-time coaching positions at Frontier Community College, announcing openings for both a Head Men's Basketball Coach and a Head ...

The annual Bone Gap Chowder will return on Saturday, August 8th offering a full day of food and family activities. Burgers and hot dogs will be available beginning at 9 a.m., and inflatable attraction...

An investigation is underway after a Marion County Jail inmate died Sunday evening in what authorities believe was an apparent suicide attempt. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps said 56-year-old Brya...

A Missouri man escaped injury after his vehicle was struck in an apparent hit-and-run crash on Interstate 64 in Wayne County. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, 65-year-old Charles C. Kel...

A 14-year-old Florida girl has died following an on-track incident early Monday during the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The American Motorcyclist Association id...

Grayville Community Unit School District #1 has announced that student registration for the upcoming school year will be completed entirely online. District officials said there will be no in-person r...