Category Archives: Local News

Girl Scout Cookie season has officially kicked off across Southern Illinois, with local Girl Scouts bringing their iconic treats to neighborhoods, storefronts, and online platforms once again. Cookie ...

Illinois residents now have more time to sign up for health insurance through the state's official marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, after officials announced a 16-day extension of the open enrollmen...

The Fairfield Police Department has released its 2025 year-end summary, highlighting the department's activity and collaboration with local agencies. According to Police Chief, Ben Lewis, Wayne County...

The Fairfield Fire Department, under Fire Chief Andrew Miller, released its 2025 annual summary, highlighting a total of 480 emergency responses throughout the year. The report reflects the wide range...

(Mayor, Gary Moore presenting retiring city employee, Jim Pope with a plaque in appreciation of his 38 years of service)   The Fairfield City Council meeting began Tuesday night with a public mee...

The Fairfield FFA Alumni will host their annual Pork Chop Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Fairfield Rural Fire Department. The event will kick off at 11 a.m., marking the beginn...

The Edwards County Farm Bureau is sponsoring "Ag on the Court" on Friday, January 16th at 5:00 p.m. in the Edwards County High School Gymnasium. The event promises a fun night of high school boys bask...

Frontier Community College is inviting prospective nursing students to attend a Nursing Information Session on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in Cox Hall, Room 105. The session will provide essential detail...

As influenza activity reaches "very high" levels in parts of Illinois, Wayne County continues to report only "moderate" infection rates. Still, the growing spread of respiratory illnesses has prompted...

(Photo credit: Effingham PD Facebook page)   Effingham Police took a Montrose man into custody at approximately 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 9th, 2026, following a report earlier that morning allegi...