Category Archives: Local News

ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PROPOSE NEARLY 1,800 BILLS IN EARLY LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Illinois lawmakers have made a swift start to the spring legislative session, filing over 1,800 bills within just three weeks. While not all proposals will make it to the desk of Governor JB Pritzker,...
Mark Wells Jan 30, 2025

ILLINOIS SOYBEAN FARMERS HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN 2024 ACCORDING TO STATISTICS
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that Illinois had an exceptional year for soybean production in 2024. Farmers in the state produced 688 million bushels, exceeding the previ...
Mark Wells Jan 30, 2025

JIGSAW PUZZLE MANIA CONTEST DATE SCHEDULED
The Fairfield Public Library will be hosting a Jigsaw Puzzle Mania Contest Saturday, February 8th at 10am. Teams will compete to be the first to finish a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle. Each team must pre-re...
Mark Wells Jan 30, 2025

MERRIAM COMMUNITY CHURCH TO HOST BENEFIT CONCERT FOR WAYNE COUNTY CORONER CARRIE JO DAGG
Merriam Community Church is having a benefit concert for Carrie Jo Dagg, the Wayne County Coroner tonight (Thursday) at 6:30pm. Carrie was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of brain cancer in July...
Mark Wells Jan 30, 2025

JASPER GRADE SCHOOL SPELLING BEE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Jasper Grade School held their Spelling Bee Wednesday. Jasper's Wee Bee is Kindergarten through Third Grade and winners were: 1st place Waylon Smith in 3rd grade and 2nd place Oakley Sta...
Mark Wells Jan 30, 2025

TWO AREA MEN ARRESTED FOLLOWING LENGHTY INVESTIGATION BY THE WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Greg L Duckworth Cody R. Buchanan The Wayne County Sheriff's Department conducted an extensive investigation into the illegal distribution of methamphetamine in Wayne County. The Sheriff's Offi...
Mark Wells Jan 29, 2025

FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM TUESDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield City Council met last (Tuesday) night with a very light agenda. The council approved two redevelopment agreements. $33,000 for Five Brother Restaurant for a roof and HVAC replacement and...
Mark Wells Jan 29, 2025

DUQUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2025 OPENING ACT FOR AUGUST 29TH
Jake Owen is set to perform at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 29th. The country music star, known for his 10 No. 1 hit singles and over 2.5 billion US on-demand streams, is a bel...
Mark Wells Jan 29, 2025

SENATOR TERRI BRYANT RETAINS LEADERSHIP ROLE AND ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
As lawmakers reconvene at the Capitol for the inaugural week of legislative action following the January 8th inauguration, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) proudly announces her committee as...
Mark Wells Jan 29, 2025

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MET MONDAY NIGHT, LEADERS LOOK INTO ESTABLISHING UTILITY DEPOSITS
The Grayville City Council met on Monday night, with one of the key agenda items being a discussion on utility deposits. Currently, renters are required to pay a $250 deposit for utilities, while home...
Mark Wells Jan 29, 2025