Category Archives: Local News

Weather Updates
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says a return to more normal temperatures is expected next week, with chances for more rain in the forecast. Some areas could...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

Three Arrested After Execution of Federal Warrants
Reports out of White County say three people were served federal arrest warrants from the Carmi Police Department, along with the White County Sheriff's authorities and the Norris City Police Departme...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested on Methamphetamine Charges
45 year old Paul Spade of Mt. Carmel was taken into custody Thursday afternoon and faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Repor...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

Wayne County Crimestoppers Info
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who removed batteries from a semi owned by Keith Dike. The truck was parked in the bottoms by the Wabash River. Anyone with in...
Mark Wells Nov 15, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY DRUG ENFORCEMENT OPERATION LEADS TO SEVEN ARRESTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department, working jointly with the Wayne County Probation, conducted a coordinated enforcement sweep Thursday evening targeting drug activity throughout the county. The op...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

THURSDAY WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT REPORT
Several cases were heard Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Matt Vaughn. 45-year-old Sean Dawkins of Clay City pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenc...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD APPROVES 2026 BUDGET, ROOF PROJECT, AND HVAC UPGRADES
The Wayne County Board met Thursday night in the upstairs courtroom for its November meeting, with 13 members present. During public comment, Amy Hart of WADI highlighted Southern Illinois workforce p...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

WHITE COUNTY JAIL OFFICER SUSPENDED, MURDER SUSPECT TRANSFERRED AFTER ALLEGED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
A White County jail correctional officer has been suspended without pay following an alleged incident of sexual misconduct involving an inmate. Sheriff Jordan Weiss has not identified the officer or t...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

PRELIMINARY NTSB REPORT RELEASED ON HELICOPTER CRASH THAT KILLED FOUR BAILEY FAMILY MEMBERS
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on last month's helicopter crash near Ekalaka, Montana, which claimed the lives of four members of Illinois GOP gubern...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025

RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR NEW FAIRFIELD BUSINESS ON NOVEMBER 19TH
A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be held Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. for Brady Beauty Bar & Co., located at 111 W. Main Street in Fairfield. Owner Emma brings a passion ...
Mark Wells Nov 14, 2025