Category Archives: Local News

FMH ANNOUNCES REDUCED-RATE LAB TESTING AVAILABLE IN JANUARY AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is offering special discounted lab tests from NOW through Saturday, January 17th at several locations throughout the area. Residents can take advantage of reduced rates on ...
Mark Wells Jan 12, 2026

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH
Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Funding Freeze (Washington, DC) -- A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from freezing nearly ten-billion-dollars in child care and social services funding to...
Mark Wells Jan 12, 2026

Cooler Weather Coming
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says temperatures the next several days should be more typical for early January. Small chances for showers are in the forecast for today and again ar...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

Eight People Hurt in Three Vehicle Wreck in Salem, IL
Salem Police continue to investigate a traffic crash that occurred Friday evening and involved three vehicles. Reports out of Marion County say the accident occurred on East Main Street at Lackey Stre...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026
Walk Through for Former Norris City Fire Chief
A walk-through for former Norris City Fire Chief Ralph Hall was scheduled to take place Friday evening. Hall had served as the current Board Secretary, and passed away this past Monday, January 5th, r...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

Belle Rive Man Arrested on Burglary and Firearm Charges
Reports out of Jefferson County say a Belle Rive man has been arrested following an investigation into stolen property from a December burglary in Jefferson County. The Mt. Vernon Police Department De...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026
Illinois Farmers Can Earn Crop Insurance Discounts With Cover Crops Through Fall Covers For Spring Savings Program
Illinois farmers who plant cover crops this fall can once again qualify for a discount on next year's crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) Fall Covers...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

Georgia Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison For Leading Check Cashing Conspiracy in Illinois
A Georgia man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after admitting his role in leading a check cashing conspiracy that targeted local business owners and financial institutions acr...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

State Lawmaker Says Cost of Illegal Immigration Far Exceeds Recent Enforcement Estimates
An Illinois Republican lawmaker says the financial impact of illegal immigration on state taxpayers is far greater than a recently reported estimate tied to federal immigration enforcement oper...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

FARM FINANCE FORUM RETURNS TO WAYNE COUNTY FEBRUARY 6TH
The Fairfield National Bank and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are pleased to announce the return of their annual Farm Finance Forum. This year's event will take place on Friday, February 6th, at...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026