Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE CITY MATTERS COOKIE JUDGING CONTEST HELD SUNDAY
The Wayne City Matters Cookie Judging Contest took place Sunday afternoon, drawing local bakers eager to showcase their holiday creations. Contestants competed in several categories, delighting judges...
Dec 16, 2025
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL CROWNS 2025 HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN
Cisne High School crowned its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen Saturday night during festivities at the school. Senior Hagen Howard was named Homecoming King, and senior Ava Greifzu was crowned Homecomi...
Dec 16, 2025
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