Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING IN CENTRALIA
Illinois State Police continue to investigate a shooting in Centralia that left one person dead and several others injured Sunday evening. According to Illinois State Police, the Centralia Police Depa...
Apr 21, 2026
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS BUDGET, MAINTENANCE UPDATES, AND STAFF CHANGES
The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met Monday night, with Superintendent Kristina Gardner delivering her report. The district has received 81% of its revenue and expended 75% of the budget ...
Apr 21, 2026
APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS FAIRFIELD MANS CONVICTION AND 17½-YEAR SENTENCE FOR ARMED VIOLENCE
The Fifth District Court of Appeals in Mt. Vernon has upheld both the conviction and the 17-year prison sentence of Ronald D. Jolly of Fairfield for armed violence. The decision was handed down last F...
Apr 21, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FBLA MEMBERS EXCEL AT STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Those who competed are pictured (L to R): Brayden Sanford, Carlin St. Ledger, Mathias Wilkerson, Jonathan Swardstrom, Quentin Pike, Jackson Hensley, Caden Hart, Heaven Schilt, Jax Duncan, Alice Robb, ...
Apr 21, 2026
ELKS IDOL RETURNS TO FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE WITH CASH PRIZES AND LOCAL TALENT
The Fairfield Elks Lodge is calling all local singers to participate in the return of Elks Idol on Saturday, May 2nd. The doors will open at 6:00 PM and performances beginning at 7:00 PM. Singers inte...
Apr 21, 2026
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FAIRFIELD TO HOST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MAY 17TH-22ND
First Christian Church in Fairfield is excited to announce its upcoming Vacation Bible School, set for May 17th -22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the church's Multi-Purpose Room. The event promises...
Apr 21, 2026
BIKE SAFETY DAY COMES TO WEST SALEM MAY 9TH WITH FREE INSPECTIONS AND GIVEAWAYS
Dust off your bicycles and get ready to ride safely! Edwards County 4-H, Bone Gap Cardinals 4-H Club, and Love West Salem are teaming up to host Bike Safety Day on Saturday, May 9th from 2 to 4 p.m. a...
Apr 21, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY MODERN WOODMEN DISTRICT SPEECH CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
On April 16th, twelve students, two from each district competed in the Wayne County Modern Woodmen District Speech Contest held at Center Street School. The top three contestants included: 1st place: ...
Apr 21, 2026
NEW HOPE SCHOOL TO PRESENT SPRING MUSICAL "PIRATES! THE MUSICAL" FRIDAY
New Hope School will present its Spring Musical, "Pirates! The Musical," on Friday at 6 p.m. The performance will take place in the multipurpose room of the First Christian Church. Everyone is invited...
Apr 21, 2026
BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOST SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY THURSDAY
Blue Point Church, located north of Cisne off Blue Mound Road, will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway this Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church's east entrance. The event is open to local...
Apr 21, 2026