Category Archives: Local News
Winter Weather Coming?
As we start the new year, forecasters at the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky continue to keep an eye on an approaching low pressure system that could bring impactful weather to the regio...
Mark Wells Jan 01, 2025

Norris City Man Jailed
A Norris City man was taken into custody Monday night by White County authorities on a warrant. Media reports say police were in the area of Sandy Run Lake and noticed a vehicle using a community dump...
Mark Wells Jan 01, 2025

Mt.Vernon, IL Man Facing Charges
A Mt. Vernon, Illinois man faces several charges after deputies responded to a call last week for an order of protection violation in Jefferson County. Reports say 48 year old Michael Glenn was taken ...
Mark Wells Jan 01, 2025
Marion County Court Activity
32 year old Tyler Powless of Iuka was formally charged earlier this week in Marion County with reckless discharge of a firearm and domestic battery. Powless is accused, according to reports, of firing...
Mark Wells Jan 01, 2025

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLASSES
Frontier Community College in Fairfield will hold Emergency Medical Technician classes beginning on Monday, January 13th and running through May 28th. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at ...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REBUILD ILLINOIS PROGRAM UPDATE
The Illinois Department of Transportation continued to revitalize and modernize transportation and mobility across the state in 2024. Made possible by Governor JB Pritzkers historic, bipartisan Rebuil...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

COVER CROP COFFEE SHOP EVENT TO BE HELD IN FAIRFIELD
The Wayne and Edwards County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an event called, Cover Crop Coffee Shop on Thursday, February 6th, from 8am to 12 Noon at the First Christian Church in Fair...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

WEEKEND WEATHER ALERT: POTENTIAL WINTER STORM / WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY (TUESDAY)
With the weekend approaching, it's important to stay informed about the weather. The National Weather Service in Paducah has warned of a potential winter storm that could affect the area from Sunday i...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF TROOPER CLAY CARNS
The Department of Central Management Services has received notification from Governor JB Pritzker regarding the Illinois Flag Display Act. All persons and entities covered by this act are instructed t...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR SAFE AND SMART
As 2024 comes to a close, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to keep roads safe. The national "D...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024