Category Archives: Local News

The Ellen Moore Mission is excited to announce the launch of "Embrace Youth," a new community initiative aimed at empowering young people. Starting August 29th, the program will take place every other...

The Cowling Community Center will host its Annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner on Saturday, September 27th. Serving will begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue while supplies last. The meal, offered by donati...

  The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Washington, Missouri man Friday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant. Zachery J. Wheeler, 37, was taken into custody on a Petition for Revocation...

The community of Grayville is gearing up for a weekend full of excitement, live music, family fun and food as Grayville Days 2025 takes place from Friday, August 29th through Sunday, August 31st. Fest...

The 17th Annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive is set to roll out on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st, welcoming all tractor enthusiasts. The scenic route will begin and end at Merriam Community C...

The Hannah House Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special birthday party during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Niki and Jami Roethe will host the celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p...

A reminder to participants in the upcoming Wayne City Bean Queen Pageant: all registration forms and sponsor checks are due by the end of the day Wednesday, August 27th. No late entries will be accept...

The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will once again crown a Prince and Princess during its annual contest, sponsored by The Fairfield Banking Company. The event is set for Thursday, September 18th at 5:30 p.m...

  The Mt. Vernon Police Department responded to reports of possible gunshots on Sunday morning, around 11:24 a.m. near South 34th Street and Peach. When officers arrived, they discovered a vehicl...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spent Friday in Du Quoin touring the public library and making a stop at the State Fair. His visit follows the awarding of nearly $1.5 million in library ...