Category Archives: Local News

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT LATER TODAY; DANGEROUS HEAT TO FOLLOW INTO NEXT WEEK
The National Weather Service in Paducah is warning residents across the region of increasing chances for strong to severe thunderstorms later today (Wednesday) through this evening. Forecasters...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

FAIRFIELD POLICE REPORT MULTIPLE ARRESTS OVER THIS PAST WEEKEND
Dawn A. Taylor Cohen James Cassen Amanda Gail Garner Jacqueline S. Lloyd Terry Edward Richardson The Fairfield Police Department reported a busy weekend with multiple arrests between Jun...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

CITY OF FAIRFIELD REMINDS RESIDENTS ABOUT BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Planning a construction project? The City of Fairfield is reminding residents and contractors to review local permit fee requirements before starting any building work - from fences and garages to new...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN
Wayne County families can continue to take advantage of the Feeding Kids of Wayne County program this summer, which offers free sack lunches and grocery bags to children ages 2 to 18. The program runs...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

WAYNE CITY FRIDAY FUN SERIES BRINGS ENTERTAINMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
The summer of 2025 is heating up with fun-filled Fridays in Wayne City, thanks to a community-driven event series organized by Wayne City Matters. The "Friday Fun" events include games, live music, fo...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

LITTLE PRAIRIE CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOSTING VBS 2025: "ROCKET RACERS - ON TRACK WITH OUR POWERFUL GOD"
Little Prairie Christian Church is gearing up for a high-energy Vacation Bible School this summer with "Rocket Racers - On Track with Our Powerful God," set for Monday, July 7th through Thursday, July...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

CISNE WOMAN ARRESTED ON CLAY COUNTY WARRANT
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 46-year-old Margaret Van Matre of Cisne Monday morning on a Clay County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Su...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETS MONDAY NIGHT
With a recap of the Edwards County School Board Meeting from Monday night, here's our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH COMMUNITY PICNIC AND DEDICATION CEREMONY
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 21st and invites the community to join in honoring this significant milestone. To commemorate...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025 75th Anniversary Outlook

HARSH WINTER DEVASTATES FAIRFIELD GOLF COURSE FAIRWAYS; PARK DISTRICT PUSHES AHEAD WITH SPLASH PAD PLANS
The harsh and extended winter has left a trail of damage across the region, with one of the hardest-hit areas being the Fairfield Public Golf Course, where sustained freezing temperatures have decimat...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025