Category Archives: Local News
FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALBION TO HOST "YOUTH NIGHT - BRINGING BACK THE BLAZE" FRIDAY NIGHT
The First Missionary Baptist Church of Albion is inviting area youth to a special event, Youth Night - Bringing Back the Blaze, tomorrow (Friday) night from 5-8 PM. The evening is open to students fro...
Apr 02, 2026
MCLEANSBORO MAN JAILED ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGES
A McLeansboro man is in custody at the White County Jail facing serious charges including Child Pornography and two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. Authorities say 26-year-old Jamikal Shak...
Apr 02, 2026
​CHICKEN AND NOODLE FUNDRAISER AT ALBION SENIOR CENTER SET FOR APRIL 19TH
The Albion Senior Center invites the community to their Chicken and Noodle Fundraiser on April 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, ...
Apr 02, 2026
MT. VERNON TO HOST 2026 AIR RACE CLASSIC TERMINUS, CELEBRATING WOMEN IN AVIATION
This summer, Mt. Vernon will be in the national spotlight as it serves as the official Terminus host city for the 2026 Air Race Classic, the renowned cross-country air race featuring all-women pilots ...
Apr 02, 2026
OPENINGS REMAIN FOR ILLINOIS MATH AND SCIENCE SUMMER TEACHERS PROGRAM IN MT. VERNON
The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) has announced that several spots are still available for its annual Illinois Math and Science Summer Teachers Program, scheduled for June 23rd through 26t...
Apr 02, 2026
REP. SEVERIN CALLS FOR END TO ILLINOIS SANCTUARY STATE POLICIES, LAUNCHES PETITION
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is intensifying his opposition to Illinois' Sanctuary State policies, citing recent violent incidents involving illegal immigrants as evidence of what he d...
Apr 02, 2026
FORD RECALLS 254,000 VEHICLES OVER SOFTWARE ISSUE IMPACTING SAFETY FEATURES
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of approximately 254,000 vehicles due to a software issue that could affect key safety systems. The recall affects several models, including the 2022-2025 Lin...
Apr 02, 2026
WIND ADVISORY ISSUED FOR REGION AS SEVERE WEATHER APPROACHES
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind Advisory in effect from 10 a.m. this morning until 7 p.m. this evening for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky,...
Apr 02, 2026
TWO GUILTY PLEAS HANDED DOWN IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY
In Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday, two area residents appeared before Judge Denton Aud. Casey A. Withrow, 36, of Cisne, entered a guilty plea to Reckless Driving, a Class A misdemeanor. Withrow...
Apr 02, 2026
PORTION OF COUNTY HIGHWAY 1 CLOSED FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
The Wayne County Highway Department has announced the closure of a portion of County Highway 1, also known as Enterprise Road, just north of its intersection with County Highway 2 (Extension 161). The...
Apr 02, 2026