Category Archives: Local News

Dr. Paul Stauder of Fairfield has officially purchased the optometry business from his brother, Dr. Scott Wooley, in Flora. The transaction was completed last month.   Both practices have been op...

Nathan Ellison, an escapee from Richland County, has been located and is now in custody. Tuesday of last week, authorities issued a public appeal for assistance after Ellison removed his ankle monitor...

The Fairfield High School FFA Alumni is cooking pork chop sandwiches that will be for sale at the Carmi-White Co. Fairfield Basketball game Friday night in the FCHS Gym Lobby. All proceeds will be use...

Jefferson County Coroner, Roger Hayse has identified 20-year-old Carrion Holmes as the individual who shot and killed himself following a car theft in rural Mt. Vernon. Authorities report that Holmes,...

Last Thursday, the Fairfield Fire Department was called to a fire at the home of Don Davis located at 1020 Laurel St. Fire officials reported that old wiring had shorted out above the kitchen ceiling,...

The Illinois Secretary of State's office is set to introduce IDs in Apple Wallet for residents, with plans to launch by the end of the year, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced on Monday.   Thi...

Tesla is voluntarily recalling more than 230,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of malfunctions with rearview cameras. The affected models include the 2024-2025 Model 3 and Model S sedans, as well as th...

A new homestyle restaurant will be opening soon in West Salem. The Lumberyard, owned and operated by Jason and Brenda Balding and Deryke and Maggie Kirkpatrick will be in the old Southern Illinois Lum...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will meet this Thursday night at 6pm in the FCHS Study Hall. Some items on the agenda include: action on the Consent Agenda including approval of...

After being delayed by the recent winter storm, a new business is holding their Grand Opening tomorrow (Wednesday) at Westport Plaza in Fairfield Bling Things & More LTD, owned and operated by Sta...