Category Archives: Local News

Residents in Mill Shoals expressed dissatisfaction following the Village Board's September meeting, leading to renewed calls for action at the October monthly meeting. During the October session, a co...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the candidates who have qualified for the upcoming Illinois Wheat Development Board election, which will take place on October 30th. At-larg...

The community is invited to the annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at North Side Baptist Church, located at 905 N First Street, Fairfield. The event will be held tomorrow (Sunday) from 4:00 p.m. to 6...

With colder weather approaching, the Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is now accepting donations of new and gently used coats for its annual coat giveaway, scheduled for Saturday, November 1st. Community ...

Rome Grade School was placed on a precautionary "soft" lockdown Friday morning after Jefferson County 911 received several calls about a man acting abnormally north of Dix, according to the sheriff's ...

Longtime Hamilton County State's Attorney Justin E. Hood has announced he will resign at the end of the year to join the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor's Office as a member of the Special Prosecution U...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a fatal helicopter crash that occurred Wednesday night in Ekalaka, Montana, claiming the lives of four Southern Illinois residents. The...

Kim Smothers, General Manager of the Fairfield McDonald's, has been honored with the prestigious Global Ray Kroc Award, placing her among the top 1% of McDonald's Restaurant Managers worldwide. The Gl...

Fairfield's annual Veterans Day parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th, at 2 p.m. The parade lineup will take place on North First Street at the High Rise. All community members, including are...

(Photo credit: Jefferson Co Sheriff's Department) The Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office High Risk Team executed a search warrant early Wednesday morning at a residence...