Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD COACH JUSTIN TOWNSEND TO BE INDUCTED INTO MCKENDREE SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Longtime Fairfield Mules Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Justin Townsend is set to receive one of the highest honors from his alma mater. Townsend, who played college football at McKendree U...
Aug 21, 2025
FAIRFIELD CP CHURCH UPWARD BASKETBALL, CHEERLEADING & SOCCER SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY
Fairfield CP Church is gearing up for another season of Upward Soccer for Kindergarten through 5th-grade students. The registration deadline is August 25th with a $50 registration fee. Evaluations wil...
Aug 21, 2025
CORNERSTONE CHURCH IN FAIRFIELD TO HOLD THEIR SEMI-ANNUAL HOMECOMING/PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY
The Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will be hosting their Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress giveaway on Saturday, August 30th from 9am to 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. There are hundreds of dresses ...
Aug 21, 2025
XENIA FIREMEN'S PICNIC SET FOR SATURDAY WITH FULL DAY OF EVENTS
The Xenia Firemen's Picnic will take place on Saturday, August 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to midnight on Front Street by the Fire Department, offering a full day of activities, food, and entertainment...
Aug 21, 2025
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES THEME DAYS FOR 2025
The Du Quoin State Fair has announced its 2025 theme days. Manager Luke Davison says theme days are a fun way to show off everything that makes the fair special over its 11-day run. The fair opens Fri...
Aug 21, 2025
DUQUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2025 GRANDSTAND LINEUP, GRAND MARSHAL NAMED
The DuQuoin State Fair has finalized its lineup for the 2025 Grandstand events. Attendees can look forward to a mix of harness racing, auto events, and performances by popular country and rock artists...
Aug 21, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO CONDUCT ANNUAL CORN YIELD SURVEY SEPTEMBER 4TH
The Edwards County Farm Bureau will conduct its 18th annual corn yield survey on Thursday, September 4th. Corn fields will be checked in every township across the county. Farmers who do not wish to ha...
Aug 21, 2025
MCLEANSBORO KIWANIS CLUB ANNOUNCES 2025 FALL FESTIVAL LINEUP
The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club has released details for this year's Fall Festival, set to take place September 4th through September 6th in downtown McLeansboro. The popular annual event will fea...
Aug 21, 2025
LOCAL YOUTH INVITED TO ATTEND GOAT WORKSHOP HOSTED BY WAYNE COUNTY 4-H AND ILLINOIS MEAT GOAT PRODUCERS
Wayne County 4-H and the Illinois Meat Goat Producers have partnered to provide a goat workshop to serve both the beginner and advanced goat showman. Goats: Managing, Breeding, and Showing with Succes...
Aug 21, 2025
WEATHER SHIFT BRINGS RELIEF FROM HEAT
The Southern Illinois area can look forward to a reprieve from the recent sweltering heat as weather patterns shift, bringing near-normal temperatures and drier conditions for the rest of the week. Th...
Aug 20, 2025