Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST TO FEATURE PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST SEPTEMBER 18TH
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will once again crown a Prince and Princess during its annual contest, sponsored by The Fairfield Banking Company. The event is set for Thursday, September 18th at 5:30 p.m...
Aug 25, 2025
MT. VERNON MAN CHARGED IN TARGETED SHOOTING INCIDENT
The Mt. Vernon Police Department responded to reports of possible gunshots on Sunday morning, around 11:24 a.m. near South 34th Street and Peach. When officers arrived, they discovered a vehicl...
Aug 25, 2025
SECRETARY OF STATE GIANNOULIAS ANNOUNCES LIBRARY GRANTS DURING SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VISIT
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spent Friday in Du Quoin touring the public library and making a stop at the State Fair. His visit follows the awarding of nearly $1.5 million in library ...
Aug 25, 2025
FDA WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION IN WALMART SHRIMP
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid eating certain Great Value brand raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart. According to the FDA, the agency was alerted by U.S. Customs and Bord...
Aug 25, 2025
COOLER, DRIER AIR MASS BRINGS FALL PREVIEW TO REGION
A significant pattern change is set to bring an early taste of fall to the region this week. Unseasonably cool and dry air will settle in, keeping temperatures well below late-August norms. Highs are ...
Aug 25, 2025
FCHS BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 26th at 5:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a strategic pla...
Aug 25, 2025
GEFF FRONTIER DAYS COMING SEPTEMBER 6TH
The Geff Ruritan Club will host Geff Frontier Days on Saturday, September 6th, in the village park at Geff. A full day of activities is planned, beginning with children's frog races at 9 a.m., turtle ...
Aug 25, 2025
GERALD J. MELTON MEMORIAL FISHING EVENT SET FOR FALL FUN FEST
The third annual Gerald J. Melton Memorial Fishing Event will be held Saturday, September 20th, at the lake in Leo French Park during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., wit...
Aug 25, 2025
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH AT FALL FUN FEST
A cornhole tournament will be held Saturday, September 20th as part of this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration opens at noon on Southeast 2nd Street, next to the Fairfield Elks. The event is...
Aug 25, 2025
TWO ARRESTED IN MOUNT VERNON SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Eric Nabors Korinthian Davis Two people were arrested Friday in connection with a shooting investigation in Mount Vernon. Police say they responded to reports of gunfire the evening of August 2...
Aug 25, 2025