Category Archives: Local News
MT.VERNON MAN FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER AND LEAVING THE SCENE OF A FATAL ACCIDENT
(Photo credit: Mt. Vernon Police Department) A 45-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been found guilty by a Jefferson County Court jury of first-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident resulting i...
Jan 20, 2025
JURY HEARS FINAL EVIDENCE IN MADIGAN TRIAL AS DEFENSE RESTS
Attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan concluded their case on Thursday, signaling a significant moment in the corruption trial of the longtime Democratic powerbroker. Foll...
Jan 20, 2025
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 NOON TODAY (MONDAY)
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a COLD WEATHER ADVISORY until 12 Noon today (Monday) for all of Southern Illinois. Very cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero. Fros...
Jan 20, 2025
ILLINOIS SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS
The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 20...
Jan 20, 2025
TWO CISNE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PERFORM WELL AT ELKS DISTRICT HOOP SHOOT CONTEST
Two Cisne Middle School students performed well Saturday at the district level of the Elk's Hoop Shoot contest held at Salem. Rhett Ellis won 1st place making 23 out of 25 free throws in the 10-11 yea...
Jan 20, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING
The 103rd Annual Meeting of the Wayne County Farm Bureau will be held on Thursday, March 6th at the First Christian Church in Fairfield at 5:30 p.m. Members must RSVP their attendance by calling 618-8...
Jan 20, 2025
TODAY (MONDAY) DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
Today marks Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day, a federal, state, and local holiday. As a result, schools are closed, and most government offices-including city halls and area courthouses-are not opera...
Jan 20, 2025
ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION AT MT. ERIE RURITAN CLUB
The Mt. Erie Ruritan Club's annual consignment auction is scheduled for today (Monday, January 20th), starting at 9 AM. The auction will feature two rings operating for most of the day, offering a wid...
Jan 20, 2025
RULES FOR THE ROAD SEMINAR SCHEDULED IN CARMI
The Illinois Farm Bureau and the White County Farm Bureau are hosting a Rules for the Road seminar on Monday, February 24th at the White County Farm Bureau office in Carmi. The free event is open to a...
Jan 20, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY 4 H PROGRAM HOSTING A MEET THE 4 H PROJECTS WORKSHOP IN FEBRUARY
The Wayne County 4-H program is hosting a Meet the 4-H Projects workshop, where local youth can explore 4-H, meet current 4-H members and leaders, and learn more about the various projects 4-H offers....
Jan 20, 2025