Category Archives: Local News

UPS announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs this year as it winds down its long-standing partnership with Amazon. The company revealed the news Tuesday following its quarterly earnings report. According to...

  The Fairfield National Bank and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are pleased to announce the return of their annual Farm Finance Forum. This year's event will take place on Friday, February 6th, at...

The Wayne County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The eve...

25-year-old Trevor J. Edwards of Fairfield has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a 2022 stabbing incident in Clay County. Edwards appeared in Clay County Circuit Court last week, where a jud...

          The Fairfield Public Library is inviting puzzle fans to put their skills to the test next month with a "Jigsaw Puzzle Mania: Fast and Furious" contest. The event is ...

  The SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary has opened its application window for students pursuing careers in the health care field. The Auxiliary will award ten scholarships valued at $1...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect until 10 AM this (Tuesday) morning for all of Southern Illinois, as dangerously cold wind chills plunge as low as...

Recognition has always played a key role in 4-H, motivating youth and encouraging their continued involvement in valuable community opportunities. This week, two Edwards County 4-H clubs-the Blue Ribb...

  The Baptist Children's Home and Family Services in Carmi is inviting the community to participate in a unique fundraising event: "Mission Through Time - A BCHFS Escape Room." This immersive adv...

A mobile food distribution is coming to Fairfield bringing fresh produce to local families in need. WADI Fairfield, located at 2004 West Delaware in Fairfield, will host the event on Thursday, January...