Category Archives: Local News

A McLeansboro man was arrested at the Ford Center in Evansville early Saturday morning, February 21st following a series of altercations and confrontations with police officers. According to an Evansv...

The City of Fairfield and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public informational meeting tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield City Hall, 109 NE Second Street. Of...

  The Feeding Kids of Wayne County lunch program is preparing for its third consecutive summer, with volunteers and supporters already expressing excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to s...

  The Wayne County Farm Bureau is excited to announce the return of the popular Howl at the Moon performers for a one-night-only show on Saturday, March 14th in Fairfield. This event promises a u...

There's no business like show business, and Edwards County High School's Music Department is inviting the community to take part in their 35th annual Dinner Theater, "Broadway Hits," set for March 19t...

Students and families are invited to attend a free workshop focused on financial aid and college applications, hosted by ISAC. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 24th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 ...

Youth ages 8-18 are invited to grow their gardening skills this winter at the upcoming Edwards County 4-H Gardening Workshop to be held this (Monday) afternoon from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The session will ...

Eleven talented 4-H members from Edwards, Richland, and Wayne counties showcased their public speaking skills at the local 4-H public speaking competition held on Monday, February 16th. The event, org...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced last Wednesday that he is supporting a plan to ban cell phones in Illinois schools, making the proposal a highlight of his State of the State address. The gover...

This weekend is expected to be colder but on the dry side, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. Other than the possibility of a few sprinkles or flurries today, the next cha...