Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 22ND
The regular meeting and public hearing of the Edwards County School Board of Education will be held on Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in Room 122 (Band Room) at Edward...
Jan 19, 2026
NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO ADDRESS GRADUATION DATE,OTHER ITEMS AT JANUARY 20TH MEETING
The New Hope Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) Board of Education is set to hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes several important topics for ...
Jan 19, 2026
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SETS ITS ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, January 23rd at the Country Financial Hall on the Edwards County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with...
Jan 19, 2026
SENATOR TERRI BRYANT LAUNCHES "VALENTINES FOR SENIORS" CARD DRIVE
State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is asking southern Illinois residents to help brighten Valentine's Day for local seniors through her annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive. Individuals, f...
Jan 19, 2026
COFFEE SOCIAL EVENT TO ADDRESS CAREGIVER BURNOUT IN GRAYVILLE
Caregivers in the Grayville community will have an opportunity to connect and unwind at a special Coffee Social and Caregiver Talk on Tuesday, January 20th. The event, organized by the Southeastern IL...
Jan 19, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2026 WINTER MEETING SERIES
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its 2026 Winter Meeting Series, offering area farmers and landowners a variety of timely and informative sessions. The series begins tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan...
Jan 19, 2026
REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE DARREN BAILEY ANNOUNCES "TAKE BACK ILLINOIS" BUS TOUR WITH 19 STOPS
Republican candidate for Governor Darren Bailey, along with his running mate Aaron Del Mar, has announced plans for a five-day statewide bus tour later this month. The "Take Back Illinois - For The Pe...
Jan 19, 2026
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE TO HOST VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION FOR FALL 2026 RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM APPLICANTS
Olney Central College is hosting a virtual information session for students interested in applying for Fall 2026 admission to the Radiography Program. The next virtual session will be held at 6 p.m. o...
Jan 19, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD IN MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRIMES
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information related to several recent vehicle-related crimes reported in the county. Authorities say a vehicle belonging to Carson White of Kentucky...
Jan 19, 2026
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DAMAGED IN SUNDAY VEHICLE FIRE SOUTH OF SIMS
Sunday afternoon, just before 1:30, the Wayne City Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on 300 East at County Road 1200 North, south of Sims. Fire Chief, Scott Clark said a Jeep Grand Cherokee ...
Jan 19, 2026