Category Archives: Local News

The Wayne and Edwards County Sheriff's Departments is encouraging local students to apply for college scholarships offered by the Illinois Sheriff's Association for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over $...

  A nationwide recall has been issued for Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree baby food, after Initiative Foods detected elevated levels of patulin-a toxin produced by mold-in the prod...

The Grayville City Council held a special meeting Tuesday morning to consider a Revolving Loan Request from The Smokin' Pig, a popular local business known for hiring and mentoring area youth. Commiss...

Additional information on a story we first told you about Tuesday, a 58-year-old Anna man whose vehicle entered Rend Lake at a boat ramp Monday evening, sparking a significant emergency response near ...

The Southern Illinois Center will roar to life this weekend as the Monsters of Destruction show returns to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Motorsports fans can catch the high-energy action during thre...

  The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is reminding Wayne County and surrounding counties farmers and agricultural workers statewide that this week is "Grain Bin Safety Week." The initia...

The National Weather Service reports that warm temperatures will settle into the region today (Wednesday), with highs climbing into the upper 60s and low 70s. However, residents are urged to prepare f...

  Fairfield Police along with Fairfield Fire Department and Wayne County Ambulance personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon just before 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Wes...

There's no business like show business, and Edwards County High School's Music Department is inviting the community to take part in their 35th annual Dinner Theater, "Broadway Hits," set for March 19t...

A 34-year-old Mt. Vernon man, Dustin Phillips has been sentenced to 48 years in prison after pleading guilty to three Class X felony charges of dissemination of pornography depicting a victim under th...