Category Archives: Local News
APPELLATE COURT UPHOLDS 45-YEAR SENTENCE FOR MT. CARMEL MAN IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
(Photo credit-IDOC) The 5th District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon has upheld the conviction and 45-year prison sentence of 35-year-old Jeffrey Isham of Mt. Carmel, who was found guilty of pred...
Aug 12, 2025
FIVE AREA LEADERS INDUCTED INTO 2025 4-H HALL OF FAME
Illinois Extension has announced the 2025 4-H Hall of Fame inductees representing Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties. This year's honorees are: Bonita Thomason, Edwards Cou...
Aug 12, 2025
HOUSTON TEXAS MAN IDENTIFIED AS THE PERSON KILLED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER CRASH ON I-57 SOUTH OF MT. VERNON
A 22-year-old Houston, Texas, man was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle rollover crash in a construction zone on Interstate 57 south of Mt. Vernon. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identif...
Aug 12, 2025
OVERNIGHT CLOSURES PLANNED FOR I-64 IN JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR ROAD REPAIRS
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced planned closures on both eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 64 from milepost 62 to 73 tonight (Tuesday) for roadway patching and...
Aug 12, 2025
ILLINOIS CORN AND SOYBEAN CONDITIONS DECLINE FROM LAST WEEK, USDA REPORTS
Illinois crop conditions dipped slightly last week, according to the USDA's latest crop progress and condition report. As of August 10th, 63% of Illinois corn was rated in good to excellent condition,...
Aug 12, 2025
SKATELAND ROLLERSPORT IN FAIRFIELD LISTED FOR SALE AFTER 57 YEARS OF COMMUNITY MEMORIES
After 57 years as a beloved recreational hub in Fairfield, Skateland Rollersport is officially up for sale. Owner and operator Elaine Parker announced the news in a recent statement, reflecting on the...
Aug 12, 2025
FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE THREE ARRESTS ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Fairfield police officers made three separate arrests over a two-day period last week, taking individuals with outstanding warrants into custody. On Wednesday, August 7th at approximately 7:50 p.m., o...
Aug 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARREST FAIRFIELD MAN ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT
On Sunday, August 10th at approximately 3:00 p.m., Wayne County Sheriff's deputies arrested Terry Keele, 55, of Fairfield, on an outstanding county warrant. Deputies observed Keele standing outside a ...
Aug 12, 2025
FREE SWIM EVENT THIS SATURDAY AT FAIRFIELD POOL
Area residents are invited to enjoy a Free Swim event at the Fairfield Pool this Saturday, August 16th from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is being sponsored by Carnaby Square and Tennant Landscapi...
Aug 12, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REMINDS MOTORISTS ABOUT SCHOOL BUS AND SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists about school zone speed laws and sharing the road safely with buses as schools around the state prepare to open their doors for the new academic ...
Aug 12, 2025