Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS CORN AND SOYBEAN PLANTING NEARS COMPLETION AS FARMERS ENJOY FAVORABLE FIELD CONDITIONS
Illinois farmers have made significant progress in planting corn and soybeans, with both crops now about three-quarters complete, according to the latest USDA crop progress and condition report releas...
May 21, 2026
POSHARD FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $106,000 TO CHILD ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
Funding raised to support vulnerable children across Southern Illinois was distributed during Child Abuse Prevention Month through grants awarded by the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children. The fou...
May 21, 2026
WAYNE CITY MAN SENTENCED ON AGGRAVATED BATTERY CHARGE
Brandon Gregory, 39, of Wayne City, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court to a charge of Aggravated Battery. Judge Denton Aud sentenced Gregory to two years in the Illinois Department o...
May 20, 2026
CHET SNYDER APPEARS IN WAYNE COUNTY COURT; PRETRIAL HEARING CONTINUED TO JULY
Former Frontier Community College and Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball Coach, Chet Snyder appeared Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. Special Prosecutor Jennifer Mudge appeared on behalf of the sta...
May 20, 2026
JOHNSONVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON JASPER COUNTY WARRANT
Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested Robert Edward Reid, 38, of Johnsonville, Tuesday night on a Jasper County warrant. The warrant includes charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravat...
May 20, 2026
FCHS BOARD TO MEET THURSDAY
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 21st at 6 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. Board members are scheduled to review a variety of fin...
May 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST 4-MAN GOLF SCRAMBLE AT PUBLIC GOLF COURSE FRIDAY
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is inviting golf enthusiasts to participate in a 4-Man Golf Scramble at the Fairfield Public Golf Course on Friday. Teams can choose between two available tee times a...
May 20, 2026
MCLEANSBORO CITY POOL ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER HOURS, PARTY BOOKINGS, AND FEES
The McLeansboro City Pool is gearing up for the 2026 summer season with updated hours, party options, and special pricing for community members looking to beat the heat. The pool is set to open...
May 20, 2026
RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT SET JUNE 13TH IN MCLEANSBORO
The Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White County will hold its annual Relay For Life event on Saturday, June 13th at the First Baptist Church Carlton Center in McLeansboro. The evening will feature e...
May 20, 2026
BLUFORD VETERANS MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST SET FOR SATURDAY
A 50/50 breakfast fundraiser benefiting the Bluford Veterans Memorial will be held Saturday at the Bluford Ruritan Building, 814 6th Street in Bluford. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will include biscu...
May 20, 2026