Category Archives: Local News
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
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2025 ILLINOIS OUTDOOR HALL OF FAME
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class. This annual honor recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions t...
Jun 11, 2025
JEFFERSON COUNTY RESIDENTS FILE LAWSUIT TO REMOVE TEN COMMANDMENTS MONUMENT FROM COURTHOUSE LAWN
A group of residents has filed a lawsuit in state court seeking the removal of a large Ten Commandments monument from the grounds of the Jefferson County Courthouse, arguing it violates the Illinois C...
Jun 11, 2025
SALMONELLA OUTBREAK PROMPTS MASSIVE EGG RECALL ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from the August Egg Company has sickened at least 79 people across seven states in the West and Midwest, federal health officials announced Saturday. Of those infe...
Jun 11, 2025