Category Archives: Local News
MCLEANSBORO KIWANIS CLUB ANNOUNCES 2025 FALL FESTIVAL LINEUP
The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club has released details for this year's Fall Festival, set to take place September 4th through September 6th in downtown McLeansboro. The popular annual event will fea...
Jun 12, 2025
FEDERAL OFFICIALS VOW TOUGH RESPONSE AFTER CARBONDALE FEDERAL BUILDING VANDALIZED
Federal authorities are promising swift action after the Senator Paul Simon Federal Building in Carbondale was defaced during a gathering Tuesday evening, June 10th. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Of...
Jun 12, 2025
ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD MEETING DRAWS CROWD, ADDRESSES RANGE OF TOPICS BUT TAKES LIMITED ACTION
The Enfield Village Board met for nearly three hours Tuesday night, discussing a lengthy agenda but taking minimal formal action. Roughly 25 residents attended the meeting, many of whom came with ques...
Jun 12, 2025
SCHNEPPER ENTERS GUILTY PLEA
In Wayne Circuit Court on Tuesday, 24 Year Old Autmun Schnepper, of Flora, waived a jury trial and entered a guilty plea to a Class A Misdemeanor charge of Driving Under the Influence. Circuit Court J...
Jun 12, 2025
MT. VERNON MAN ENTERS GUILTY PLEA
Ryan Isaacs, 38 of Mt. Vernon, waived a jury trial Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court, and entered a guilty plea to a Class A Misdemeanor charge of Attempting to Unlawfully Defraud a Drug Test. Jud...
Jun 12, 2025
SEVERAL FCHS FFA MEMBERS RECEIVE THEIR ILLINOS STATE FFA DEGREES
Several Fairfield Community High School FFA members traveled to Springfield on Wednesday. Fairfield FFA members, Eden Duckworth, Jaycie Couch, Jude Carter, Sarah Ruhl, Aubie Abbott, and Kayden Wells a...
Jun 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO MEET THURSDAY NIGHT TO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES AND APPOINTMENTS
The Wayne County Board will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday night, June 12th in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include approv...
Jun 11, 2025
GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETS MONDAY NIGHT, DISCUSSES CANNABIS USE
A brief but packed meeting Monday night saw Grayville city leaders confront a range of civic concerns, from cannabis use at the city pool to the challenges of apartments in the business district. The ...
Jun 11, 2025
LIONS RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING GOOD CITIZENSHIP IN FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS
The Fairfield Lions Club partnered with teachers and students across Wayne County to identify fifth-graders who exemplify outstanding character and community spirit throughout the school year. ...
Jun 11, 2025
GEFF RURITAN CLUB HOSTING MONTHLY ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
The Geff Ruritan Club will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast on Saturday, June 14th, from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast menu features a variety of delicious options, including ...
Jun 11, 2025