Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELDS GOT TALENT CONTEST LOOKING FOR ENTRIES FOR THE FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Entries are needed for this year's Fairfield's Got Talent contest during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The event will be held Saturday, September 21st at 2pm on the Main Stage. To enter, a form can be ...
Mark Wells Sep 04, 2024

FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST AUTO SHOW SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Annual Car Show will be held Saturday, September 21st on the parking lot of LeMond's Chrysler, Chevrolet who is also sponsoring this years event. Registration will be from ...
Mark Wells Sep 04, 2024

BAKED GOODS CONTEST COMING TO FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
A baked goods contest will be coming to this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. It will be held on Saturday, September 21st at RJ on Main in Fairfield. Prizes awarded for each category and categories inc...
Mark Wells Sep 04, 2024

McLeansboro Fall Festival Kicks Off Thursday
The McLeansboro Fall Festival is set to begin Thursday and will run through Saturday on the McLeansboro Square. Thursday's festivities will start with carnival rides opening at 6 PM. The Cultur...
Mark Wells Sep 04, 2024

TWO AREA RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON BURGLARY CHARGES
Two area men have been arrested on charges of burglary to a building. 33-year-old Michael B. Stephenson of Golden Gate and 26-year-old David Ray Hudgens Jr. of Fairfield were both taken into custody F...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKE RECENT ARRESTS
The Fairfield Police Department made some arrests recently of local residents. Last Thursday night just before 7 o'clock, officers arrested Michael G. Massey, 65 of Fairfield for DUI. Massey was stopp...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

CISNE MAN ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND FOR DUI
Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrest a Cisne resident over the weekend for driving under the influence of alcohol. 34-year-old Nathan Block was taken into custody following a traffic stop on Count...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

Winter Weather Predictions for Southern Illinois from The Old Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac has unveiled its 2024-2025 Winter Weather Forecast, presenting a mixed outlook for Illinois. While the national forecast suggests a "calmer, gentler" winter, the specifics for...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SET TO OFFER DENTAL CLEANINGS
The Clay County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce new dental clinics for qualifying adults, offering services such as cleanings, fluoride treatments, and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) ap...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

Flora Rotary Club to Host 10th Annual Shadows of Elmwood Cemetery Tour
The Flora Rotary Club has announced its 10th annual Shadows of Elmwood Cemetery Tour, taking place on Friday, September 13th, and Saturday, September 14th. This year's theme, "The Best Of," will showc...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024