Category Archives: Local News

FYIE & RICE LAW OFFICE GOLF LEAGUE TEES OFF JUNE 2ND AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC GOLF COURSE
Golfers in the area are preparing to hit the links as the 2025 Fyie & Rice Law Office Golf League kicks off on Monday, June 2nd with a 5:30pm shotgun start at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. &nb...
Mark Wells May 16, 2025

FAIRFIELD FFA JUDGING TEAM EARNS FIFTH AT REGIONAL CONTEST
The Fairfield FFA Livestock Judging Team brought home a fifth-place finish at the Regional Livestock Judging Contest held this week in Newton, showcasing strong performances by several team members. A...
Mark Wells May 16, 2025

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO JEFFERSON COUNTY MAY 24TH
Sweet treats, classic cars, and community fun will all be part of the seventh annual Jefferson County Strawberry Festival, Plant Sale, and Cruise-In on Saturday, May 24th from 10am to 3pm. at the Jeff...
Mark Wells May 16, 2025

SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK EXPECTED ACROSS REGION TODAY
The National Weather Service in Paducah is warning residents to brace for a potentially dangerous severe weather outbreak expected to unfold this afternoon and evening across the region. Forecasters s...
Mark Wells May 16, 2025

FAIRFIELD NATIONAL BANK RE-ELECTS DIRECTORS AT ANNUAL MEETING
Fairfield National Bank (FNB) held its annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday, re-electing three board members and reaffirming leadership for the coming year. President and CEO Joey Hungerford ...
Mark Wells May 16, 2025

NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD TO DISCUSS BUDGET, HIRING AND FACILITY UPDATES AT MAY MEETING
The New Hope Grade School District Board of Education will meet Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 pm to address a full agenda. The meeting will begin with routine business, including approval of the Ap...
Mark Wells May 16, 2025

FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM RETURNS TO THE ALBION SQUARE
Children in Albion will once again benefit from free sack lunches this summer, thanks to the ongoing support of local churches and community organizations. The Summer Food Program will run from...
Mark Wells May 16, 2025

CLAY CITY MAN UNINJURED AFTER VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN RURAL WAYNE COUNTY WEDNESDAY MORNING
Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident Wednesday morning around 8:30on U.S. Hwy 45 at County Road 2300N in Bedford Township and just North of the Rinard Cros...
Mark Wells May 15, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES MAKE TWO ARRESTS WEDNESDAY
Two Fairfield men were arrested by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies Wednesday afternoon. 28-year-old Russell William Tyler was taken into custody for Aggravated Assault and Resisting or Obstructing a P...
Mark Wells May 15, 2025

HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR RELEASES 2025 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
The Hamilton County Fair is gearing up for another summer with organizers officially announcing the evening entertainment lineup for the 2025 fair, scheduled to take place June 7th -14th in McLeansbor...
Mark Wells May 15, 2025