Category Archives: Local News

White Castle is recalling over 1,000 cases of its frozen Original Sliders, which may have been sold nationwide, according to an announcement shared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Th...

>>IDPH Releases Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is releasing its first-ever report on alcohol use by Illinois residents. The repor...

A Fairfield man was injured in a structure fire Monday morning that heavily damaged a mobile home on the city's northwest side. Fairfield City Fire, Fairfield Rural Fire, Fairfield Police, and Wayne C...

No replacement has been named for resigning Wayne County Circuit Clerk Georgiana Fletcher, County Board Chairman Daryl Hargrave announced at last Thursday's Wayne County Board meeting. The Wayne Count...

Wayne City came alive with holiday spirit on Sunday as the community gathered for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Residents and visitors lined the streets to enjoy a festive display of decorated ...

Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has the Edwards County School Board meeting recap from Monday night.

The Wayne City Matters Cookie Judging Contest took place Sunday afternoon, drawing local bakers eager to showcase their holiday creations. Contestants competed in several categories, delighting judges...

Cisne High School crowned its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen Saturday night during festivities at the school. Senior Hagen Howard was named Homecoming King, and senior Ava Greifzu was crowned Homecomi...

The Carmi Police Department is currently investigating a burglary that took place on Sunday, December 14th just before 9:30 p.m., at the Brookston Resources yard in Carmi. The attached photograph show...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting will begin with roll call and p...