Category Archives: Local News

Wayne County mobile home owners are reminded that payments for the mobile home taxes are due by tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1st).   Tax payments can be made in person at the Wayne County Treasurer's ...

Edwards County Treasurer, Jennifer Thomason is reminding residents that Edwards County Mobile Home Taxes will be due by July 31st. Starting August 1st, there will be a $25 penalty fee added every thir...

The annual Edwards County 4-H Shows begin tonight (Monday, June 30th), marking the start of a series of events showcasing the hard work, creativity, and dedication of local 4-H members. The season kic...

    Nutrient stewardship field days are making a comeback this summer as County Farm Bureaus across Illinois team up to highlight local conservation efforts and promote sustainable agricultu...

    Illinois drivers will see higher prices at the pump starting Tuesday, July 1st, as the state's annual Motor Fuel Tax increase takes effect, adjusting for inflation.   The gas tax wi...

    U.S. Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) is demanding a fresh audit of the United States Postal Service Mail Distribution Facility in St. Louis, citing persistent delays and continued ...

A new community initiative led by Dr. Tamara Murphy of Growls & Meows in Cisne is taking aim at the growing feral and stray cat population across Southern Illinois. The goal: to humanely reduce ov...

Area rivers are at typical summertime levels following a few days of heat and humidity and mainly dry conditions. Here's the latest stages as of this morning: the Little Wabash River east of Fairfield...

  The Franklin County Sheriff reports the death of a small child at a home in rural Akin Friday afternoon due to drowning. According to media reports, Sheriff Kyle Bacon said deputies responded t...

Unemployment in Illinois increased in the month of May,according to numbers from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Some unemployment numbers for area counties included Clay County at 4.2...