Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD ELKS TO HOST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 8TH
The Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 is inviting golfers to participate in its annual golf tournament on Saturday, August 8th at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. The event will feature a two-man scramble w...
Jul 06, 2026
WHITE COUNTY TREASURER ANNOUNCES PROPERTY TAX BILL DATES
White County Treasurer Mike Baxley has announced the mailing and payment schedule for 2025 property tax bills. Baxley said tax bills will be mailed on Friday.. The first installment payment will be du...
Jul 06, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINATIONS
The Wayne County Health Department is reminding families that back-to-school vaccinations are available now, with walk-ins welcome daily. The health department offers same-day appointments or the opti...
Jul 06, 2026
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST "MILES OF SMILES" DENTAL CLINIC JULY 29TH
The Clay County Health Department will host the "Miles of Smiles" dental clinic on Wednesday, July 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preventative dental services will be provided for eligible children in all...
Jul 06, 2026
FDA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF HEART, KIDNEY MEDICATIONS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of nearly one million bottles of two prescription medications used to treat heart failure and kidney-related conditions. Californi...
Jul 06, 2026
PRITZKER, OTHER GOVERNORS URGE USPS TO WITHDRAW VOTER LIST RULE
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and eight other Democratic governors are urging the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule tied to a presidential executive order concerning mail-in voting. The ...
Jul 06, 2026
SHOWERS, STORMS TO CONTINUE THROUGH NEXT WEEKEND
The National Weather Service in Paducah says Southern Illinois can expect daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through next weekend, with the greatest likelihood of rain from Thursday ni...
Jul 06, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR BEGINS WITH FULL WEEK OF EVENTS
The Wayne County Fair returns for another year with events scheduled throughout the week. Livestock competitions begin today (Monday) with rabbit, poultry, and junior goat shows. Tonight's grandstand ...
Jul 06, 2026
ST. FRANCISVILLE MAN DIES FOLLOWING FIREWORKS ACCIDENT
A St. Francisville man has died from injuries suffered in a fireworks-related incident in Lawrenceville. Knox County, Indiana, Coroner Joe Millspaugh Jr. said 73-year-old Bob Johnson died at 10...
Jul 06, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ACCEPTING CORRECTIONAL OFFICER APPLICATIONS FROM 18- TO 20-YEAR-OLDS THROUGH FRIDAY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission is now accepting applications from individuals ages 18 to 20 for correctional officer positions following a recent change in Illinois law. The new la...
Jul 06, 2026