Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA POULTRY TEAM EARNS TOP FINISHES IN SPRING COMPETITIONS
The Edwards County FFA Poultry Team has had a busy and successful season, participating in multiple events across the region. On February 17th, the team competed in the Section 23 Poultry Career Devel...
Apr 20, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA AG MECHANICS TEAM TAKES SECOND PLACE AT SECTION 23 COMPETITION
The Edwards County FFA Ag Mechanics team recently earned an impressive second place overall at the Section 23 Ag Mechanics Career Development Event. The competition challenged students with technical ...
Apr 20, 2026
Somewhat Cooler Weather Coming
The latest forecasts from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky say a bit of a cooldown is expected this weekend, with a warmup next week. Currently, no freezing temperatures are forecast ...
Apr 18, 2026
Former IECC CEO Dies
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges district, which includes Frontier Community College in Fairfield, is mourning the death of its former Chief Executive Officer, Terry L. Bruce, who passed...
Apr 18, 2026
Louisville, IL Woman Sentenced on Methamphetamine Possession Conviction
A Louisville, IL woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after she pled guilty to unlawful possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. 44 year old Melissa Schnepper was sentenced i...
Apr 18, 2026
Edwards County FFA Members Advocate For Agricultural Funding In Illinois AG Legislative Day
On March 24th, members of the Edwards County FFA traveled to Springfield, Illinois, to take part in Ag Legislative Day. During their visit, the students toured the Illinois State Capitol Building and ...
Apr 18, 2026
IECC Announces 2026 Summer Camps and New Community Education Catalog
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) has officially released its 2026 Summer Camps and the 2026-2027 Community Education Catalog, bringing a wealth of engaging educational opportunities t...
Apr 18, 2026
Governor Pritzker To Decide on Illinois Participtation in Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker now holds the decision on whether the state will join the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, following a strong show of support from voters in 31 counties dur...
Apr 18, 2026
Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Warning on Largemouth Bass From Southern Illinois Lakes
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to avoid eating largemouth bass caught from select southern Illinois lakes, including SIU Carbondale's Campus Lake, due to co...
Apr 18, 2026
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CRITTER FIXERS YARD SALE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
The Southern Illinois Critter Fixers yard sale, originally scheduled for tomorrow, (Saturday) at Growls & Meows Vet Clinic (101 Railroad St, Cisne), has been postponed due to the possibility of in...
Apr 17, 2026