Category Archives: Local News
MEET THE MULES NIGHT THIS THURSDAY NIGHT
Fairfield High School will host, "Meet The Mules" night Thursday at the Mule Barn on Jed Foster Court for the upcoming winter sports season. Activities will begin at 6:30 pm with the Lady Mules Basket...
Nov 12, 2024
SEMI ROLLOVER ACCIDENT I-57 SOUTHBOUND IN JEFFERSON COUNTY SUNDAY NIGHT
On Sunday night, Illinois State Police Troop 10 responded to a rollover accident involving a semi transporting hazardous material on southbound I-57 in Jefferson County. The incident occurred at appro...
Nov 12, 2024
TOMORROW (TUESDAY) IS THE FIRST DAY TO FILE PETITIONS FOR CONSOLIDATED ELECTION IN THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the first day petitions can be filed for the April 1st, 2025 consolidated election in the City Of Fairfield. The office of the City Clerk will be open from 7:00am to 4:00pm begin...
Nov 11, 2024
CHRISTMAS PARADE IN WAYNE CITY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 14TH
Wayne City Matters Hometown Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, December 14th beginning at 7pm. There are new categories this year for Best Business Entry, Best Lighted Farm Equipment Entry, Best Ro...
Nov 11, 2024
HOPE CENTER TOYS FOR TOTS SIGN UP UNDERWAY IN ALBION
The Hope Center in Albion Toys for Tots sign up is underway and will be every Wednesday in November and on Saturday November 16th at 9am. Sign ups are for Edwards County Children. The Hope Center is l...
Nov 11, 2024
AUTOMAKER, MAZDA RECALLING OVER 150,000 VEHICLES
The Japanese automaker, Mazda is recalling over 150,000 vehicles due to multiple issues. Approximately 80,000 CX-70 and CX-90 models are being recalled for a problem with the electrical supply unit. A...
Nov 11, 2024
FAIRFIELD VETERANS DAY SERVICE SET FOR TODAY (MONDAY)
The Fairfield Veterans Day Service is set for today and the featured speaker at this years service at Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield will be Marine veteran Gary Locke. Gary Locke was born and...
Nov 11, 2024
TODAY IS VETERANS DAY, WHAT BUSINESSES ARE CLOSED
With today (Monday) being Veterans Day, a federal holiday, schools are closed in observance of the day along with all government agencies, banks and there will be no mail delivery today. UPS and FedEx...
Nov 11, 2024
NCAA DIVISION 1 BASEBALL PLAYER FROM VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY TO HOLD BASEBALL CAMP IN FAIRFIELD
A very unique and rare opportunity for youth playing baseball in the Fairfield area and Southern Illinois will happen in Fairfield the week of Thanksgiving. Matthew Polk from Division 1 Vanderb...
Nov 11, 2024
MCLEANSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOME NEW OFFICER
(photo credit:McLeansboro PD Facebook page) The McLeansboro Police Department recently added a new member to its team, K9 Polo, who will work alongside Sgt. Mathew Bryson. The duo completed a 1...
Nov 11, 2024