Category Archives: Local News
RAY E. TATE DROPS MOTION TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA IN CLINTON COUNTY CASES
44-year-old Ray Tate, the convicted killer serving a life sentence for the December 2021 murder of Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley, has dropped his bid to withdraw his guilty plea on multiple...
Mar 13, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE, CONDUCT OF CHAPTER MEETINGS, AND ENVIROTHON COMPETITIONS
The Edwards County FFA recently competed in the Section 23 Parliamentary Procedure at Richland County High School and finished in 3rd Place. Members of the team included Parker Biggs, Hayley Perry, Qu...
Mar 13, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COMPLETES NATIONAL PEDIATRIC READINESS ASSESSMENT
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has successfully completed the 2026 National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Nationwide Assessment, reinforcing the hospital's ongoing commitment to providing high-quali...
Mar 13, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS WHITE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL OFFICER FOR CUSTODIAL SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Special Agents arrested 57-year-old Darren R. Hays of Carmi, IL for six counts of Custodial Sexual Misconduct (Class 3 Felony) and...
Mar 13, 2026
SEVERE WEATHER ON TUESDAY LEAVES THREE DEAD; MAY LEAD TO NEW STATE RECORD
The biggest severe weather outbreak so far in 2026 has left at least three people dead and a trail of damage across the central United States. One of the strongest storms may have also set a new state...
Mar 13, 2026
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR FAIRFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL THIS WEEKEND
The Fairfield Summer Baseball Association has announced one last chance to sign up for baseball this summer. Sign up will be at the Leo French Park Maintenance Building this Saturday, March 14th from ...
Mar 13, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH HOLDS BLOOD DRIVE
The Fairfield Community of Christ Church held a blood drive on Wednesday, March 11th. The drive took in 51 productive units of blood. Receiving American Red Cross donation pins were Peggy Breeze who r...
Mar 12, 2026
NEW HOPE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DATE
New Hope School has announced that Kindergarten registration will be held on Friday, March 27th, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This registration is for all students who will be entering kindergarte...
Mar 12, 2026
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a section of Illinois Route 145/Illinois Route 34 in Saline County will be closed for the weekend beginning Friday evening as crews replace...
Mar 12, 2026
THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AND FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCE DATE FOR EASTER EGG HUNT
The City of Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber Commerce have announced the date for this years Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Leo French Park. ...
Mar 12, 2026