Category Archives: Local News

44-year-old Joshua Zoph of Fairfield was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department Friday afternoon on two warrants for 2 counts of Methamphetamine Possession and Unlawful Possession of Meth w...

The Secret Santa committee based out of the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church would like to remind the community that forms are now available at the Wayne County Health Department if you wish t...

Curious about the savings at the grocery store when the statewide grocery tax is eliminated? A recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute indicates that residents of Fairfield would collectively...

Carmi is set to host its annual Corn Days this Thursday, October 10th thru Saturday, October 12th featuring a variety of fall activities.   Schedule of Events: Thursday, October 10th: 5:00 PM: Sw...

As the season changes, drivers are more likely to encounter deer on the roads. The Illinois State Police (ISP) has issued a reminder for motorists to exercise caution, particularly during dawn and dus...

The Blue Point Church, located north of Cisne off Blue Mound Road, is set to hold its 127th Homecoming Service this Sunday.   The celebration will kick off with a performance by The Meltons durin...

A Carmi woman has been apprehended again due to a felony Failure to Appear warrant. Senekqua Holland, 27, was arrested after 11 PM last Thursday. This follows a previous failure to appear in July rela...

Deaaron Rudd (Photo credit: Mt. Vernon Police Department Facebook)   A man has been charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Arson after Mt. Vernon Police responded to the 1100 block of...

The 14th Annual Community Coat Drive, Coat & Shoe give-away sponsored by The Wesleyan Church will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 9am on the corner of First & Delaware St. in Fairfield. A...

                Homecoming festivities wrapped up Saturday for Fairfield Community High School. The parade was held Friday in downtown Fairfield with the winner...