Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELD MCDONALD'S MANAGER KIM SMOTHERS RECEIVES GLOBAL RAY KROC AWARD
Kim Smothers, General Manager of the Fairfield McDonald's, has been honored with the prestigious Global Ray Kroc Award, placing her among the top 1% of McDonald's Restaurant Managers worldwide. The Gl...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Fairfield's annual Veterans Day parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th, at 2 p.m. The parade lineup will take place on North First Street at the High Rise. All community members, including are...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

TEXICO MAN ARRESTED ON GUN AND DRUG CHARGES AFTER HIGH RISK SEARCH WARRANT
(Photo credit: Jefferson Co Sheriff's Department) The Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office High Risk Team executed a search warrant early Wednesday morning at a residence...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, INSURANCE RENEWALS, AND COMMUNITY UPDATES
The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night, with the meeting highlighted by a 45-minute video conference with Retail Strategies, an Alabama-based company specializing in helping towns attract new ...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE IDENTIFIES EFFINGHAM MAN AS SUSPECT IN SERIOUS HIT-AND-RUN TRAFFIC CRASH
On September 29th Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 7 Investigations was contacted by the Effingham Police Department to investigate an alleged hit-and-run traffic crash that occurred on September 28th...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

SKILLET FORK RURITAN TO HOST FISH FRY FUNDRAISER AT THE MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club will host a Fish Fry on Saturday, November 8th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Mill Shoals Christian Church. Community members are invited to enjoy a delicious meal and sup...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

NORTHSIDE GRADE SCHOOL - PTO TO HOLD FALL CARNIVAL TONIGHT
The North Side Grade School - PTO in Fairfield will be holding their 3rd Annual Spooktacular Fall Carnival tonight (Friday) from 6:00 to 8:00 p,m with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Activities will includ...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

FRONTIER BOBCATS HOST FALL FAN FEST SATURDAY AT FNB FIELD
Frontier Community College Baseball will host its Fall Fan Fest tomorrow (Saturday) at FNB Field in Fairfield. The event offers fun for all ages and a great way for fans to connect with the Bobcats wh...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

MARKET STREET MTC NON-PROFIT SEEKS FUNDING FOR NEW PUBLIC ART PROGRAMMING
Market Street MTC, a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing the central business district of Mount Carmel, is seeking funding for new public art projects. Focused on aesthetics, ac...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025

NORTHSIDE GRADE SCHOOL - PTO TO HOLD FALL CARNIVAL TONIGHT
The North Side Grade School - PTO in Fairfield will be holding their 3rd Annual Spooktacular Fall Carnival tonight (Friday) from 6:00 to 8:00 p,m with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Activities will includ...
Mark Wells Oct 24, 2025