Category Archives: Local News
BMW RECALLS OVER 87,000 VEHICLES IN U.S. DUE TO FIRE RISK
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that BMW North America is recalling more than 87,000 vehicles in the United States. The recall is prompted by concerns that the engine ...
Feb 12, 2026
CAKE MIX RECALL UPGRADED TO FDA'S MOST SERIOUS CLASS ONE RISK
B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. has upgraded its voluntary recall of Spice Cake Mix, Bread and Roll Mix, and Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix to a Class One risk, the FDA's most serious recall category. Th...
Feb 12, 2026
HAYE'S PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING NAMED 2026 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: WILL BE HONORED AT THE UPCOMING FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has announced that Haye's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is the 2026 Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Serving the community since 1960, Haye's ...
Feb 12, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CELEBRATES 2025 LIFESAVING AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is proud to recognize Correctional Officers Kenny Drake and Donovan Lee, who were honored at the Illinois Sheriffs' Association 2026 Winter Training Conference as rec...
Feb 12, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO MEET FOR REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT
The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. Public comment is welc...
Feb 12, 2026
SEASONAL TEMPERATURES AND SIGNIFICANT RAIN EVENT EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The National Weather Service reports that a return to seasonal temperatures is expected across Southern Illinois, with temperatures steadily rising through the weekend. Highs are forecasted to ...
Feb 12, 2026
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION AND COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP SET FOR FEBRUARY 24TH
Students and families are invited to attend a free workshop focused on financial aid and college applications, hosted by ISAC. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 24th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 ...
Feb 12, 2026
ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD CRACKS DOWN ON DELINQUENT WATER BILLS IN LENGTHY SESSION
In a marathon session Tuesday night, the Enfield Village Board tackled a packed agenda and reached a decisive conclusion on the persistent issue of delinquent water bill customers. The meeting, which ...
Feb 12, 2026
TROY CANNON, FORMER MARION COUNTY CORONER, FACES SEVEN FELONY CHILD ABUSE CHARGES; PRETRIAL SET FOR MARCH
Former Marion County Coroner, 64-year-old Troy Cannon appeared before Judge Ericka Sanders at the Marion County courthouse on Wednesday morning as his case moves forward on seven felony counts of chil...
Feb 12, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM TUESDAY
Several individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday to enter pleas and receive sentences: Bryan Bailey Jr., 20, of Fairfield admitted to violating probation on a previous methamphetamin...
Feb 11, 2026