Category Archives: Local News

A fire that began smoldering in the attic insulation of a rural Mt. Vernon residence was quickly contained to the attic late Sunday night. According to Jefferson Fire officials, the homeowner discover...

The local chapter of Gamma Upsilon will hold its annual Fantasy Auction on Saturday, November 15th at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield. The auction begins at 10 a.m. and will feature a variety of...

Following a specially called meeting last Friday morning, the Grayville City Council has named David Kendrick as the town's new city administrator. Kendrick replaces Bobby Hatcher, who resigned last m...

Olney Central College will hold its next information session for prospective Radiography Program students is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00 p.m. in Wattleworth Hall, Room 213. The meeting is intended fo...

  Federal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism connected to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. The outbreak has resulted in 13 hospitalizations across...

Clay County resident, Darren Bailey will remain in the Illinois governor's race after a helicopter crash took the lives of four of his family members last month. The Republican candidate announced the...

During a recent pre-trial hearing, a trial date of next Tuesday, November 18th has been confirmed for former Fairfield High School tennis coach, 38-year-old Joshua R. Rockett, who faces multiple sex o...

Around 4:00 a.m. Saturday, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop that led to the arrest of 46-year-old Cody L. Cropper of Barnhill. Cropper was wanted on a Clay County warrant charg...

Ginger Ale's in Fairfield has permanently closed its doors. The drive-thru restaurant at 1400 West Delaware shut down at 8 p.m. Saturday after franchise owners Kylie Peveler and Courtney Meadows were ...

A community benefit will be held Saturday, November 15th at Wellen Farms, located at 9425 County Road 2025 North in Dahlgren, to support Travis, Sydney, and baby Isla Stevens. Born at just 24 weeks, I...