Category Archives: Local News
CARMI POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES BURGLARY AT BROOKSTON RESOURCES YARD
The Carmi Police Department is currently investigating a burglary that took place on Sunday, December 14th just before 9:30 p.m., at the Brookston Resources yard in Carmi. The attached photograph show...
Dec 16, 2025
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18TH
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting will begin with roll call and p...
Dec 16, 2025
FAIRFIELD FFA TEAMS EXCEL AT SECTION 23 COMPETITION MONDAY
The Fairfield FFA Quiz Bowl team-consisting of Jarret Vaughan, Zoey Mark, Ryan Vaughan, Marcus Draper, and Chelsey Wilson-secured second place at the Section 23 competition held at Edwards County High...
Dec 16, 2025
ANDERSON'S AUTO GROUP TO OPEN USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN FAIRFIELD
Anderson's Auto Group LLC is preparing to open a used car dealership at the former Mid East Supply store location on West Main Street in Fairfield. The company, known for its "buy here, pay here" mode...
Dec 16, 2025
SIGNIFICANT WARM-UP, RAIN, AND TEMPERATURE SWINGS IN THIS WEEK'S FORECAST
The National Weather Service in Paducah is forecasting a dramatic shift in temperatures following a cold weekend, with a significant warm-up expected this week. Temperatures will steadily climb, with ...
Dec 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...
Dec 15, 2025
ONE KILLED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH IN GALLATIN COUNTY
One person was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Gallatin County, according to Illinois State Police. Troopers from ISP Troop 10 responded at approximately 7:34 p.m. on December 12th to...
Dec 15, 2025
GRAYVILLE MAN WANTED AFTER ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES, MISSED COURT DATE, AND STOLEN TRUCK INCIDENT
A Grayville man, 42-year-old Tyrel Linder, remains at large despite facing serious charges of aggravated animal cruelty, missing a court date, and allegedly stealing a truck involved in a crash. Linde...
Dec 15, 2025
SAFE HAVEN WOMEN'S SHELTER IN MT. CARMEL FACES URGENT NEED FOR DONATIONS TO STAY OPEN
Since 2013, Safe Haven Women's Shelter of Mt. Carmel has provided hope, healing, and new beginnings for homeless women and children across Wabash, Edwards, Lawrence, Wayne, and White Counties in Illin...
Dec 15, 2025
CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON TIRE SLASHING SOUTH OF WAYNE CITY
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for cutting the tires on a vehicle belonging to Aubry Lanham. The incident occurred while t...
Dec 15, 2025