Category Archives: Local News

Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled a property damage accident Monday afternoon on County Hwy 16 near County Rd 975E just east of Johnsonville. Just before 12:30, a 1998 Dodge Ram driven by 17-y...

Here's the current river stages according to the US Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 9.46 feet (flood stage is at 17 ft.) . The Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a reading of ...

The North Wayne School Board met for their monthly meeting last (Monday) night. A budget hearing was held at 6:50 pm prior to the regular board meeting and the board approved the FY25 district budget....

Southern Illinois GOP lawmakers are advocating for changes to inmate mail protocols due to concerns about exposure to drugs and unknown substances in state prison facilities. In a joint letter dated S...

The Sims Community Center is hosting a Bingo benefit on Tuesday, October 1st at the Community Center. The event starts at 6:30pm and you can play 20 games/3 cards a game for a $20 donation. Gift Certi...

The Wayne County Humane Society will be hosting Glo Bingo Saturday at the Fairfield Elk's Lodge. Doors open at 6pm with Glo Bingo starting at 7pm. Over $1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Cash bar ...

The Fairfield Community High School Class of 1974 is sponsoring a morning of Pickleball during Homecoming weekend on Saturday, October 5th at 8am at the Lakeside Park Tennis Courts. This is for anyone...

****Photo Credit- Williamson County Sheriff's Department**** A West Frankfort man is facing multiple charges following an incident early Monday morning in which he stole a patrol vehicle from the Will...

Bi-annually, the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, known as Snake Road, to ensure safe passage for various snake and amphibian species during their critical migration period....

During last (Monday) night's meeting of the School Board, Red Hill High School has accepted the invitation to join the Black Diamond Conference during football season only, beginning with the 2025 sea...