Category Archives: Local News
SHOWERS, STORMS TO CONTINUE THROUGH NEXT WEEKEND
The National Weather Service in Paducah says Southern Illinois can expect daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through next weekend, with the greatest likelihood of rain from Thursday ni...
Jul 6, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR BEGINS WITH FULL WEEK OF EVENTS
The Wayne County Fair returns for another year with events scheduled throughout the week. Livestock competitions begin today (Monday) with rabbit, poultry, and junior goat shows. Tonight's grandstand ...
Jul 6, 2026
ST. FRANCISVILLE MAN DIES FOLLOWING FIREWORKS ACCIDENT
A St. Francisville man has died from injuries suffered in a fireworks-related incident in Lawrenceville. Knox County, Indiana, Coroner Joe Millspaugh Jr. said 73-year-old Bob Johnson died at 10...
Jul 6, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ACCEPTING CORRECTIONAL OFFICER APPLICATIONS FROM 18- TO 20-YEAR-OLDS THROUGH FRIDAY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission is now accepting applications from individuals ages 18 to 20 for correctional officer positions following a recent change in Illinois law. The new la...
Jul 6, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING AT EFFINGHAM CHURCH
(Photo: St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham) The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning at St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham...
Jul 6, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING INFANT'S DEATH IN CENTRALIA
The Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a 5-month-old child in Centralia. According to the Centralia Police Department, officers, firefighters and EMS personnel responded at approxima...
Jul 6, 2026
FCHS BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Fairfield Community High School District 225 Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight (Monday) at 6 p.m. in the FCHS Board Room. Following roll call, agenda adjustments, and recognit...
Jul 6, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL RECEIVES NATIONAL STROKE CARE AWARD
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has earned the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Rural Gold Recognition Award, honoring the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality, evi...
Jul 6, 2026
WAYNE CITY MATTERS TO HOST COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT FRIDAY
Wayne City Matters is inviting the community to an evening of bingo, food and fun on Friday, July 10th at the Wayne City Community Building. Food service will begin at 5:30 p.m., with bingo games star...
Jul 6, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST YOUTH BASEBALL CAMPS IN JULY
Frontier Community College will host two Baseball Summer Youth Camps in July at FNB Field on the Fairfield campus. The first camp, for children ages 5 to 9, will be held July 13th and 14th from 9 a.m....
Jul 6, 2026