Category Archives: Local News

Edwards County 4-H Swine Show Results
The Edwards County 4-H Swine show was held Tuesday, July 29th. Grand Champion Overall Barrow went to Ryleigh Moore, Stumpy Hill Farm, donated the banner. Aly Williams had the Reserve Champion Overall ...
Tony Collins Aug 04, 2025

Fairfield City Council Business District Committee Meets Tuesday
The Fairfield City Council Business District Committee is set to meet tomorrow. They are set to discuss the Factory at 601 West Main Street. They will review the facade and new project renovations. Th...
Tony Collins Aug 04, 2025

Wayne County Family Enrichment Program is Now Enrolling Families
The Wayne County Family Enrichment Program is now enrolling families in a free, early childhood support program designed for those who are expecting a child or have or foster a child up to the age of ...
Tony Collins Aug 04, 2025

Illinois Extension Wayne County 4-H Announces New Leadership Groups
The Illinois Extension Wayne County 4-H office has announced a new Junior Leadership Group and Leadership Group for the 2025-2026 year. The first new group will be called Junior Emerging Leaders and w...
Tony Collins Aug 04, 2025

Gas Prices Slip Lower
The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fell over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.12 a gallon, down three cents from Friday...
Tony Collins Aug 04, 2025

Get Your Student the Right Backpack
It's back-to-school time, and the National Safety Council has a few things to keep in mind when picking a backpack for your child. Make sure the backpack is the correct size for your child. Look for o...
Tony Collins Aug 04, 2025

State Fair is Offering Free Entertainment
The Illinois State Fair is offering free entertainment. Country music powerhouse Randy Houser will perform a free concert on the Grandstand stage on Monday, August 11th. Houser has become one of count...
Tony Collins Aug 04, 2025
Body Found in Wabash River Near New Harmony Bridge
Friday at approximately 9:45 am, White County Dispatch was called in reference to an overturned truck in the Wabash River approximately 1 mile South of the New Harmony Bridge. Once on scene, White Cou...
Mark Wells Aug 02, 2025
Rivers and WX Info
After several days of high humidity and heat, the southern Illinois region should experience much more comfortable conditions the next few days, with lower temperatures and humidity levels into early ...
Mark Wells Aug 02, 2025
Salem, IL Teen Enters Guilty Pleas in Connection with Three Seperate Incidents
Media reports say a Salem teenager has entered a guilty plea to charges involving three altercations that occurred back in April and May. 18 year old Tyree Wilborn was one person involved in an attack...
Mark Wells Aug 02, 2025