Category Archives: Local News
TWO FAIRFIELD RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON SEPARATE CHARGES IN WAYNE COUNTY
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested two Fairfield residents in separate incidents over the weekend. 32-year-old Jesus Noel Bush Guzman was taken into custody around 7:35 p.m. Sunday for al...
Dec 30, 2025
LINE OF STORMS BRINGS HEAVY RAIN, HIGH WINDS, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE TO AREA
A line of storms that moved through the region on Sunday brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and property damage. As the storms passed, the National Weather Service issued several thunderstorm warni...
Dec 30, 2025
FOUR YEARS SINCE DEPUTY SEAN RILEY WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Four years ago Monday, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to assist a stranded motorist along Interstate 64 east of Mill Shoals. Deputy R...
Dec 30, 2025
LINDER ARRESTED AGAIN AFTER 911 HANGUP CALLS ON CHRISTMAS EVE
A Grayville man with a lengthy list of recent charges is back in custody following multiple 911 hangup calls on Christmas Eve. Grayville Police arrested 43-year-old Tyrel Linder just before 6:30 p.m. ...
Dec 30, 2025
WINTER DONORAMA BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JANUARY 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on January 7th, 2026, at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 4535, the event welcomes all blood ...
Dec 30, 2025
ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT INCREASES PATROLS TO KEEP ROADS SAFE AS 2025 ENDS
As 2025 draws to a close, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and law enforcement agencies across the state are coming together to ramp up patrols focused on...
Dec 30, 2025
I-57 AND I-64 OVERLAY PROJECTS REOPEN AHEAD OF HOLIDAYS
Travelers in Southern Illinois received welcome news over the Christmas holiday as major interstate construction projects reopened to traffic. The Illinois Department of Transportation reports that In...
Dec 30, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR TO IMPLEMENT DIGITAL TICKETING IN 2026
The Illinois State Fair is set to transition to digital ticketing for the 2026 event, aiming to offer visitors a more convenient, secure, and efficient entry process. Attendees are encouraged to downl...
Dec 30, 2025
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUES TO OVERTURN NEW ILLINOIS LAW ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO SUE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AGENTS
In a move that had been widely anticipated, the Trump administration last week filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a newly enacted Illinois law that permits residents to sue federal immigration agents...
Dec 30, 2025
JEFFERSON FIRE OFFICIALS RESPOND TO EARLY MORNING KITCHEN FIRE IN BONNIE HOME
Jefferson Fire officials report that an early Saturday morning fire at a home in Bonnie was confined to wiring above the kitchen ceiling. Residents Jeff Axe and another occupant at 455 West Allen were...
Dec 29, 2025