Category Archives: Local News

  A 29-year-old Grayville man, James McFarland, was taken into custody Thursday after Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop that resulted in multiple charges. McFarland was transported to the Whi...

Friends of Grayville has scheduled their annual Hog Roast for Saturday, June 14th in downtown Grayville. Serving of pork chop meals begins at 5pm by donation and all proceeds will be donated back to t...

The Fairfield Rotary Club had the privilege of welcoming Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant and Illinois State Representative Dave Severin as guest speakers at their recent Thursday meeting. Both gue...

The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is excited to host its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) from June 16th through the 20th running each evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme for this year is "True ...

(Photo credit: Capitol News Illinois)   The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan's political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Il...

Here's the current river stages according to the US Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 10.80 feet (flood stage is at 17 ft.). The Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a reading of ...

The Wayne County Board held its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night in the upstairs courtroom of the courthouse with 11 members present and addressed a wide range of topics, including grant awa...

Devin K. Gill Nicole R. Parker Kensey L. Valette   The Fairfield Police Department announced the arrest of three individuals wanted on active warrants during a series of incidents on Thursday. &n...

68-year-old Robin L. Payne of Clay City pled guilty in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday to a charge of Driving While License Revoked. Payne, represented by Public Defender, Heidi Hoffee was sentenc...

The 2025 Cisne Reunion Pageant - Tiny Tot Division is gearing up for another adorable showcase of young contestants. Practices will begin Tuesday, July 17th and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from...