Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELD MAN SEEKS REDUCTION OF PRISON SENTENCE IN DEADLY DUI CASE
(Photo credit: IL Department of Corrections) 49-year-ol Jeremy L. Tucker of Fairfield, has filed a motion seeking a reduction of his 14-year prison sentence stemming from a 2023 drunk driving c...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

STATE SEEKS TO REVOKE PROBATION OF FAIRFIELD MAN IN FATAL TEXTING CRASH
The Wayne County State's Attorney's Office has filed a petition to revoke the probation of 54-year-old Steven R. Koontz of Fairfield following allegations that he failed to comply with court-ordered f...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT AS FIRST HEAT WAVE OF THE SEASON ARRIVES
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Heat Advisory in effect from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday evening as the region braces for the season's first major heat wave. Heat in...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL OFFERING FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THIS SUMMER
Clay County Hospital is once again offering free sports physicals at several of its medical clinics this summer. Physicals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

CHURCH OF THE HARVEST TO HOST FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR YOUTH CAMP
Church of the Harvest in Wayne City will hold a fundraiser dinner this Sunday, June 22nd following morning worship services. The event will take place in the Fellowship Building, with meal service beg...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

FLORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PREPARES FOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
The Flora Chamber Of Commerce is preparing for this year's Independence Day festivities promising an unforgettable day of entertainment, food, and patriotism. Events start Friday, July 4th at 12 noon ...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

FBI SEEKS HELP IDENTIFYING SUSPECT IN FEDERAL BUILDING VANDALISM
The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying an unknown suspect who allegedly defaced the Senator Paul Simon Federal Building in Carbondale on June 10th. A reward of up to $1,000 is b...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

ONE INJURED IN THREE-VEHICLE CRASH THURSDAY MORNING IN EDWARDS COUNTY
Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a three-vehicle crash early Thursday morning on Illinois Route 130 near the West Salem Crossroads in Edwards County. The crash occurred around 6:21 a....
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

IVY SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY
Harold Artice Ivy, 25, was found guilty of Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery, and Domestic Battery following a jury trial held on April 30th in Edwards County Circuit Court. At a sentenc...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH COMMUNITY PICNIC AND DEDICATION CEREMONY SATURDAY
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 21st and invites the community to join in honoring this significant milestone. To commemorate...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025 75th Anniversary Outlook