Category Archives: Local News

CISNE FFA MURRAY STATE FIELD DAY RESULTS FROM WEDNESDAY
The Cisne FFA finished as the 11th place overall chapter in the Murray State Field Day competition held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Murray State University. Eighty-five teams from Kentucky, Illinois...
Mark Wells Apr 17, 2025

FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED BY CITY POLICE MONDAY NIGHT ON CHARGES OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE
A Fairfield man, 38-year-old Joshua Rockett was arrested by the Fairfield Police Department Monday night just before 9:30 at his residence. Rockett was charged with Criminal Sexual Abuse, Aggravated C...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025

FAIRFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN IDOC
In Wayne County Circuit Court news Tuesday, 26-year-old Ace A. Haygood of Fairfield admitted in court to violating a previous term of 30 months probation on an original charge of Burglary dating back ...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025

FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS SUNDAY
Fairfield Police arrest two individuals on traffic related charges. Sunday morning around 12:45, police arrested 35-year-old Christopher M. Prather of Clay City following a traffic stop on West Delawa...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025
DETAILS RELEASED ON JANUARY ATTEMPTED ARREST AND DEATH OF MT. VERNON RESIDENT
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has concluded its investigation into the death of 20-year-old Carrion Holmes of Mt. Vernon, which occurred on January 8th. Sheriff Jeff Bullard announced the find...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025

MT. VERNON TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR THE COMMONS
The City of Mt. Vernon invites the public to a special Grand Opening Celebration for The Commons in downtown. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st, starting at 4:00 PM. Attendees can e...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025

CARMI RIFLE CLUB TO HOST NRA WOMEN ON TARGET SHOOTING CLINIC
The Carmi Rifle Club, a not-for-profit organization in Carmi will be hosting its annual NRA Women On Target instructional shooting clinic on Saturday, May 3rd. The day will begin with registration at ...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025

MONDAY'S CROP PROGRESS REPORT ACCORDING TO THE USDA
In Monday's USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around the state. Illinois' average temperature was 46.1 degrees last week, 3.2 degrees ...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025

ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR 15TH ILLINOIS PETROLEUM RESOURCES BOARD SUMMER MATH & SCIENCE TEACHERS PROGRAM
Enrollment is now open for the 15th IPRB Summer Math & Science Teachers Program, scheduled for June 24th to 27th in Mt. Vernon. This program is available to Illinois math and science teachers for ...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025

ADULT DENTAL CLINICS AVAILABLE IN MAY AT CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Clay County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting adult dental clinics on Monday, May 19th, from 9 am to 3 pm. To qualify for these services, participants must be residents of Clay County or ...
Mark Wells Apr 16, 2025