Category Archives: Local News

PICKLEBALL PADDLE BATTLE IN FLORA MAY 17TH
The Flora Chamber of Commerce has announced the inaugural Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament, set for Saturday, May 17th at the City of Flora Pickleball Courts. The entry fee is $25 per person...
Mark Wells May 09, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM THURSDAY
The Wayne County Board met in regular session last (Thursday) night in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse with the Board approving the April minutes to begin the meeting. Way...
Mark Wells May 09, 2025

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE UROLOGY CLINIC IN COLLABORATION WITH VIRTUCARE
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the launch of a new, cutting-edge Urology Clinic, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of urologic conditions through a unique collaboration wi...
Mark Wells May 09, 2025

WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS SENIOR AWARDS BANQUET MAY 2ND
Kane Borah, Wayne City High School Senior of the Year Wayne City High School seniors who received a scholarship from the Wayne City High School Scholarship Foundation. Wayne City High Sc...
Mark Wells May 09, 2025

FAIRFIELD WALMART SUPERCENTER REOPENS WITH CUSTOMER-FOCUSED UPGRADES AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
The Fairfield community is invited to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly remodeled Walmart Supercenter, located at 150 Commerce Drive tomorrow (Friday, May 9th) at 9:30am. The event will featu...
Mark Wells May 08, 2025

MT. VERNON MAN IN CUSTODY AFTER STANDOFF WEDNESDAY MORNING
Authorities responded to a domestic disturbance early Wednesday morning at a residence in Mt. Vernon, resulting in the arrest of 19-year-old Chance G. Cruise. According to the Jefferson County ...
Mark Wells May 08, 2025

MEAT FROM 2024 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR CHAMPIONS DONATED TO AREA FOOD BANKS
Meat from the 2024 Illinois State Fair Sale of Champions is now being donated to Feeding Illinois food banks through a new partnership aimed at supporting local communities. The initiative is a collab...
Mark Wells May 08, 2025

CRITICISM AND CONTROVERSY MARK DHS SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM'S BRIEF ILLINOIS VISIT, LABELLED 'PUBLICITY STUNT'
A two-hour stop in Springfield by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem drew sharp criticism and accusations of political posturing. During her visit on Wednesday, Noem launched i...
Mark Wells May 08, 2025

MT. VERNON MAN LEADS POLICE ON HIGH-SPEED CHASE THROUGH WAYNE AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES
A man suspected of multiple traffic violations and attempting to evade law enforcement was apprehended after a high-speed pursuit that spanned two counties early Thursday morning. According Way...
Mark Wells May 08, 2025

FCC'S KOHZADI NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS ILLINOIS ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM
Laela Kohzadi, daughter of Bobby and Iris Kohzadi of West Frankfort, has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2024-2025 Illinois All-State Academic Team. This honor recognizes top-performing community co...
Mark Wells May 08, 2025