Category Archives: Local News

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for the theft of a handgun and cash from a vehicle belonging to ...

A Veteran Resource Fair will be held this Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the 2nd Heat Annex at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The event is sponsored by the Marion VA and VA St. Louis Health Care ...

Wayne County families in need of school supplies for their children can get help through the annual Pack 4 Success School Supply Program. Registration began yesterday and will continue through next Th...

The Fairfield Swimming Pool at Leo French Park is inviting the community to cool off and have fun with a series of free swim days this weekend. All free swim sessions will take place from 1 PM to 5 PM...

Edwards Country 4-H Shows continue during the upcoming Edwards County Fair with a full schedule of livestock and animal shows, highlighting months of care and training by local youth. Events will be h...

The Grayville Bands are excited to announce their 2025 Summer Band Camp, happening from July 28th to August 1st, from 8 am to 12 pm daily. The camp will take place in the Junior High/High School Band ...

Dangerously hot weather is hitting Illinois. The National Weather Service says highs could reach the 90s throughout the state today, with heat index values in the triple digits. An extreme heat warnin...

Three individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday, with charges ranging from drug possession to burglary resulting in various sentences handed down by the court. Justin Lock, 36, of ...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the recovery of a stolen green Pelican brand kayak. According to the report, Christopher Conover stated that the kayak w...

The Egyptian Health Department has confirmed that West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito batches collected from both Gallatin and Saline Counties. Surveillance for the virus began in May, with ...