Category Archives: Local News

Members of the Edwards County FFA chapter attended the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention June 10-12 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2025 theme of "Th...

Jordan J. Clevenger, 28, of Sesser, appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday and pled guilty to Unlawful Interference with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.   Clevenger was sentenced t...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is seeking information in connection with two recent thefts and is offering a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest.   An ATV was reported stolen from the residence...

Heavy rains that dropped 2 to 3 inches across the area on Monday led to flooding in several low-lying parts of Clay County, setting the stage for a late-night rescue effort after three individuals wen...

The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College (IECC) District held its regular meeting Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College.   During the meeting, Chancellor Gower recognized Dr. Ja...

IIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois' fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, approving the largest spending plan in state history at $55.1 billion. The budget takes effect July 1st and i...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the majority of Illinois crops are in good shape heading into late June, with both corn and soybean conditions improving over the past week.   As o...

The National Weather Service in Paducah is warning residents across the region of increasing chances for strong to severe thunderstorms later today (Wednesday) through this evening.   Forecasters...

Dawn A. Taylor Cohen James Cassen Amanda Gail Garner Jacqueline S. Lloyd     Terry Edward Richardson The Fairfield Police Department reported a busy weekend with multiple arrests between Jun...

Planning a construction project? The City of Fairfield is reminding residents and contractors to review local permit fee requirements before starting any building work - from fences and garages to new...