Category Archives: Local News
Centralia, IL Man Found Guility of Second-Degree Murder
A Centralia, IL man was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder in connection with an August 2015 shooting that left Dustin Rhynes of Centralia dead. Reports from Marion County said a Mario...
May 17, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA HONORS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS AT 2025 BANQUET
Incoming FFA Officers L to R Front row Hayley Perry, Emily Spray, Parker Biggs, Carlin St. Ledger; Back Row Aiden McDowell, Quentin PIke, Cody Greathouse, Chase Shelton, Owen Lynch, Aidan Roosevelt Ou...
May 17, 2025
AREA SCHOOLS DISMISSING EARLY TODAY DUE TO INCOMING WEATHER
Most schools in the area will be dismissing early today (Friday) due to incoming weather conditions. Be sure to check your schools socia media page or contact them directly for the exact time of dismi...
May 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM THURSDAY
Several individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. Flora resident, 64-year-old Kevin Dunnigan pled guilty to a charge of Disorderly Conduct. Dunnigan was placed on 1 year of Court Su...
May 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKES TWO METH-RELATED ARRESTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported two arrests on Thursday both involving methamphetamine-related offenses. At approximately 11:45 a.m., deputies located Marshall Garrison, 40, of C...
May 16, 2025
FCHS BOARD OF EDUCATION TAKES ACTION ON COACHING HIRES, RESIGNATION, AND SUMMER HOURS
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education held its regular meeting on last (Thursday) with several key actions taken during the session. The board began by approving the consent ag...
May 16, 2025
FAIRFIELD WOMAN BEGINS PRISON TERM IN CHILD'S HOT CAR DEATH
(Photo credit: Logan IDOC) 36-year-old Aydreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield has begun serving a 10-year prison sentence in connection with the tragic death of her 17-month-old son, Aaruan Hooper, ...
May 16, 2025
CONVICTED MURDERER RAY TATE SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA IN CLINTON COUNTY CASE
Convicted murderer Ray E. Tate made a brief video appearance in Clinton County Circuit Court Wednesday as part of his ongoing effort to withdraw a guilty plea connected to crimes committed following t...
May 16, 2025
AREA SCHOOLS PREPARE FOR GRADUATION CEREMONIES THIS WEEKEND
Local schools are gearing up to celebrate their students' achievements with graduation ceremonies scheduled throughout the weekend. Tonight, two schools will hold 8th grade graduations: New Hope Grade...
May 16, 2025
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATE EXPLOSION IN MCLEANSBORO; BOMB SQUAD CALLED TO SCENE
(Photo credit: McLeansboro PD Facebook page) Authorities in McLeansboro are investigating an explosion that occurred late Thursday morning near the 200 block of North Locust Street. According t...
May 16, 2025