Category Archives: Local News

MILL SHOALS BOARD HOLDS FINAL 2025 MEETING, APPROVES TAX ORDINANCES AND RECEIVES DRA FUNDING
Mill Shoals village trustees wrapped up their final meeting of 2025 by approving key financial ordinances and receiving updates on major projects and public safety plans. During the meeting, the Villa...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

WABASH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE FRIENDSVILLE SOLAR PROJECT
The Wabash County Commissioners have approved an application from RWE Energy to establish a large solar farm in rural Wabash County. For the second consecutive Monday, opponents filled the Wabash Coun...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

WHITE CASTLE RECALLS FROZEN ORIGINAL SLIDERS DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGENS
White Castle is recalling over 1,000 cases of its frozen Original Sliders, which may have been sold nationwide, according to an announcement shared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Th...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
>>IDPH Releases Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is releasing its first-ever report on alcohol use by Illinois residents. The repor...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

FAIRFIELD MAN INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING STRUCTURE FIRE
A Fairfield man was injured in a structure fire Monday morning that heavily damaged a mobile home on the city's northwest side. Fairfield City Fire, Fairfield Rural Fire, Fairfield Police, and Wayne C...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD ADDRESSES CLERK VACANCY, APPROVES COURTHOUSE UPGRADES AND LOANS
No replacement has been named for resigning Wayne County Circuit Clerk Georgiana Fletcher, County Board Chairman Daryl Hargrave announced at last Thursday's Wayne County Board meeting. The Wayne Count...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

CHRISTMAS PARADE WINNERS ANNOUNCED SUNDAY IN WAYNE CITY
Wayne City came alive with holiday spirit on Sunday as the community gathered for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Residents and visitors lined the streets to enjoy a festive display of decorated ...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has the Edwards County School Board meeting recap from Monday night.
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

WAYNE CITY MATTERS COOKIE JUDGING CONTEST HELD SUNDAY
The Wayne City Matters Cookie Judging Contest took place Sunday afternoon, drawing local bakers eager to showcase their holiday creations. Contestants competed in several categories, delighting judges...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

CISNE HIGH SCHOOL CROWNS 2025 HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN
Cisne High School crowned its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen Saturday night during festivities at the school. Senior Hagen Howard was named Homecoming King, and senior Ava Greifzu was crowned Homecomi...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025