Category Archives: Local News

Fairfield Police, Fairfield Fire and Wayne County Ambulance personnel responded to a vehicle accident around 9:50 this (Tuesday) morning west of Fairfield at the "Y" intersection. No further informati...

Final Four Round competitors pictured from left to right: Benjamin Bremmer, University of Illinois, Gracie Murphy, Southern Illinois University, Adam Loker, Southern Illinois University, Derek Sample,...

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with "It's a White County Christmas". The festivities kick off with the 2024 Miss Merry Christmas Pageant, taking place this Saturday, November 16th, at the C...

Edwards County Clerk, Mary Beth Smith says today (Tuesday) is the first day to file petitions for the April 1st, 2025 Consolidated Election. The last day to file is Monday, November 18th. Edwards Coun...

Fairfield High School will host, "Meet The Mules" night Thursday at the Mule Barn on Jed Foster Court for the upcoming winter sports season. Activities will begin at 6:30 pm with the Lady Mules Basket...

On Sunday night, Illinois State Police Troop 10 responded to a rollover accident involving a semi transporting hazardous material on southbound I-57 in Jefferson County. The incident occurred at appro...

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the first day petitions can be filed for the April 1st, 2025 consolidated election in the City Of Fairfield. The office of the City Clerk will be open from 7:00am to 4:00pm begin...

Wayne City Matters Hometown Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, December 14th beginning at 7pm. There are new categories this year for Best Business Entry, Best Lighted Farm Equipment Entry, Best Ro...

The Hope Center in Albion Toys for Tots sign up is underway and will be every Wednesday in November and on Saturday November 16th at 9am. Sign ups are for Edwards County Children. The Hope Center is l...

The Japanese automaker, Mazda is recalling over 150,000 vehicles due to multiple issues. Approximately 80,000 CX-70 and CX-90 models are being recalled for a problem with the electrical supply unit. A...