Category Archives: Local News
CISNE TO HOST "SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS" CELEBRATION ON DECEMBER 5TH
The Village of Cisne is inviting families to kick off the holiday season with its annual Small Town Christmas celebration, set for Friday, December 5th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Festivities will take place ...
Nov 26, 2025
FMH ANNOUNCES REDUCED-RATE LAB TESTING AVAILABLE IN JANUARY AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is offering special discounted lab tests from January 5th through January 17th at several locations throughout the area. Residents can take advantage of reduced rates on im...
Nov 26, 2025
IDOR URGES ONLINE SHOPPERS TO STAY ALERT FOR FRAUD AND CYBERCRIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
As the holiday shopping season ramps up, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding residents to take extra precautions when making online purchases. With more Illinoisans turning to the i...
Nov 26, 2025
PRITZKER SAYS HE'S OPEN TO SAFE-T ACT CHANGES AFTER CTA BURNING ATTACK; DEFENDS END OF CASH BAIL
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he is willing to consider adjustments to the state's SAFE-T Act following a violent incident in Chicago in which a man with a lengthy criminal record allegedly set a...
Nov 26, 2025
WIND ADVISORY ISSUED AS MUCH COLDER WEATHER MOVES INTO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The National Weather Service says residents across Southern Illinois and surrounding areas should prepare for a sharp turn toward colder, windier conditions beginning today. A Wind Advisory is in effe...
Nov 26, 2025
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES TO HOST THANKSGIVING MEAL TODAY (WEDNESDAY)
Feed My Sheep Ministries in Fairfield will host its annual Thanksgiving Meal today (Wednesday) offering a warm holiday dinner to anyone in the community. The meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:0...
Nov 26, 2025
GRAYVILLE SENIOR CENTER SAYS MEAL SERVICE TO END SUNDAY AFTER UNANNOUNCED VOTE BY EDWARDS COUNTY SENIOR CENTER BOARD
The Grayville Senior Center reports it was notified on Friday, November 21st that the Edwards County Senior Center Board voted unanimously to stop providing meals to the Grayville site effective Sunda...
Nov 26, 2025
FMH PRESENTS NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service within and outside of the Hospital. Gloria...
Nov 26, 2025
NORRIS CITY WOMAN CHARGED WITH FELONY AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY AFTER INCIDENT WITH MOTHER
A Norris City woman has been charged with Felony Aggravated Domestic Battery after an incident Sunday night in the 400 block of East Boyd Street. According to the White County Sheriff's Office, 51-yea...
Nov 26, 2025
WEST SALEM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER SET FOR THANKSGIVING DAY
The Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the West Salem community will be held tomorrow (Thursday, November 27th) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hauser Room at the Moravian Church. Enjoy turkey, dressi...
Nov 26, 2025