Category Archives: Local News
BLACK'S FASHION FLOWERS CLOSING AFTER NEARLY 70 YEARS; BLESSED BLOOMS TO TAKE OVER OPERATIONS
After decades of serving the community with floral arrangements and gifts, Black's Fashion Flowers has announced on social media that it will be closing its doors at 310 E. Main Street in Fairfield, e...
Jun 16, 2025
NWS PADUCAH SAYS DANGEROUS HEAT EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND
The official start of summer arrives this Friday, and with it comes the hottest temperatures of the season so far, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah. High temperatures on Sat...
Jun 16, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINE CLINICS
The Clay County Health Department is kicking off its first Back-to-School vaccine clinic this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering required immunizations for students and qualifying adults ahead ...
Jun 16, 2025
FAIRFIELD BUSINESS DISTRICT COMMITTEE TO MEET JUNE 17TH
The Business District Committee of the Fairfield City Council will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, June 17th at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda items include: Call to Order Discussion on ex...
Jun 16, 2025
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN FOR IN-PERSON TICKET SALES
The Du Quoin State Fair Box Office officially opened today for in-person ticket purchases, offering southern Illinois families a chance to plan ahead for one of the region's most beloved end-of-summer...
Jun 16, 2025
NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17TH
The New Hope School District will host a public hearing and regular board meeting on Tuesday, June 17th, at 7:00 p.m., with key financial and administrative decisions on the agenda. The evening will b...
Jun 16, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL LAUNCHING NEW DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM JUNE 30TH
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics (CCH) is introducing a new Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) class beginning June 30 at 5:00 p.m. This yearlong lifestyle change course is designed spec...
Jun 16, 2025
VENDOR REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WEST SALEM HOMECOMING AND CHOWDER
The West Salem Chowder Committee is now accepting vendor registrations for the upcoming West Salem Homecoming and Chowder, set for Saturday, August 16th. Vendors offering non-food items are inv...
Jun 16, 2025
4-H LIVESTOCK SKILL-A-THON SET FOR TOMORROW AT CLAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Area youth are invited to test their agricultural knowledge and skills at the Livestock Skill-A-Thon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Clay County Fairgrounds, located at 104 Golf Course Road in Flora...
Jun 16, 2025
PIZZA FUNDRAISER TONIGHT IN ALBION TO SUPPORT ALBION FREE LUNCH PROGRAM
A pizza fundraiser event to support the Albion Free Lunch Program will be held tonight (Monday, June 16th) from 4 to 8 PM at Bobe's Pizza. Participants can enjoy slices of pizza while helping to give ...
Jun 16, 2025