Category Archives: Local News

The Enfield Village Board gathered for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, addressing a range of community matters from staffing decisions to infrastructure projects and upcoming events.  ...

Justin P. Downen, 52, of Fairfield, pled guilty to unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 24 months of probation, ordered to pay court costs, and received credit for 2 days served...

Fairgoers can look forward to an action-packed evening at the Wayne County Fair tonight, highlighted by a Rodeo in the grandstand starting at 7 PM. The event is sponsored by Fairfield National Bank, a...

Authorities have confirmed they are working an active investigation following a late May incident at the Grayville Super 8, but are releasing few details at this time.   Reports indicate Grayvill...

(Photo credit-SSM Health: Sierra Hiestand, APRN-CNP) SSM Health Medical Group in Southern Illinois continues to grow its Family Medicine services in Mt. Vernon by welcoming a new provider to its medic...

The U.S. House last Thursday gave final approval to a sweeping budget bill that will slash federal Medicaid spending by an estimated $1 trillion over the next decade, drawing sharp criticism from Illi...

Hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents could lose access to federal food assistance following major changes passed in the latest domestic policy plan.   President Donald Trump signed the "On...

Dr. Kory Blank, an orthopedic surgeon who has served at Fairfield Memorial Hospital since August 2021, has accepted a new position with Hannibal Regional Health System in Hannibal, Missouri. A native ...

Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative will return more than $2 million in capital credits to its members this year, with the funds being issued in August. Starting this year, Wayne-White CEO Chris...

Members of the Edwards County Farm Bureau can enjoy some of the excitement at the 2025 Edwards County Fair with free wristbands for select grandstand events. From July 21st through July 25th, active F...