Category Archives: Local News
BENEFIT SET FOR LOCAL SIMS MAN BATTLING CANCER SUNDAY
A fundraiser is being organized to help Michael Farmer, who is facing stage 4 lung cancer. Recently, Michael was hospitalized for surgery to remove a mass from his arm. He is currently undergoing radi...
Apr 17, 2026
LUNDBERG FAMILY FARMS RECALLS ORGANIC JASMINE WHITE RICE OVER CONTAMINATION CONCERNS
Lundberg Family Farms has issued a recall for its organic jasmine white rice due to concerns about possible contamination with a foreign material. The recall affects approximately 4,500 two-pound bags...
Apr 17, 2026
ILLINOIS SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES NEW STATEWIDE E-BIKE REGULATIONS
The Illinois Senate has unanimously approved new statewide regulations for electric bikes and motorcycles, passing Senate Bill 3336 with a 54-0 vote on April 15, 2026. The legislation, led by Secretar...
Apr 17, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES MULTIPLE MEASURES, STAFF CHANGES AT THURSDAY MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met Thursday night, addressing a packed agenda with several key decisions impacting the upcoming school year. The Board approved several importan...
Apr 17, 2026
APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS BRODEY MURBARGER'S CONVICTION AND 50-YEAR SENTENCE IN MEGAN NICHOLS MURDER CASE
The Fifth District Court of Appeals in Mt. Vernon has recently upheld both the conviction and the 50-year prison sentence of Brodey I. Murbarger for the July 2014 murder of Megan Nichols, concluding a...
Apr 17, 2026
ASSEMBLY AIRES GOSPEL GROUP TO PERFORM AT NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH IN FAIRFIELD
The Assembly Aires, a beloved Southern Gospel group made up of the Don George family, will perform Sunday evening, April 19th at New Beginnings Church in Fairfield. The event begins at 5 p.m. Formed i...
Apr 17, 2026
2026 FYIE & RICE LAW OFFICE GOLF LEAGUE TEES OFF JUNE 1ST IN FAIRFIELD
The 2026 Fyie & Rice Law Office LLC Golf League is set to begin Monday, June 1st at 5:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. The league will feature two-person teams com...
Apr 17, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY APPROVES CAMPAIGN DONATIONS, CANDIDATE SELECTION AT APRIL MEETING
The Wayne County Republican Party held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday in the basement of the Wayne County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order by Liz Ann Woodrow, with members Ronnie ...
Apr 17, 2026
FIRST ANNUAL SHOP SMALL BOUTIQUE CRAWL TO HIT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND NEW HARMONY MAY 1ST & 2ND
The first annual Shop Small Boutique Crawl rolls into Albion, Grayville, Carmi, New Harmony, and more on May 1st and 2nd. This exciting new event invites shoppers to grab their friends, fuel up, and e...
Apr 17, 2026
SMOKED PORK LOIN FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT CISNE COMMUNITY
A smoked pork loin fundraiser is underway to benefit the Cisne Community, with proceeds going toward utilities, insurance, and building maintenance. Orders can be placed in person at Growls & Meow...
Apr 17, 2026