Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD FFA TEAMS EXCEL AT SECTION 23 COMPETITION MONDAY
The Fairfield FFA Quiz Bowl team-consisting of Jarret Vaughan, Zoey Mark, Ryan Vaughan, Marcus Draper, and Chelsey Wilson-secured second place at the Section 23 competition held at Edwards County High...
Dec 16, 2025
ANDERSON'S AUTO GROUP TO OPEN USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN FAIRFIELD
Anderson's Auto Group LLC is preparing to open a used car dealership at the former Mid East Supply store location on West Main Street in Fairfield. The company, known for its "buy here, pay here" mode...
Dec 16, 2025
SIGNIFICANT WARM-UP, RAIN, AND TEMPERATURE SWINGS IN THIS WEEK'S FORECAST
The National Weather Service in Paducah is forecasting a dramatic shift in temperatures following a cold weekend, with a significant warm-up expected this week. Temperatures will steadily climb, with ...
Dec 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...
Dec 15, 2025
ONE KILLED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH IN GALLATIN COUNTY
One person was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Gallatin County, according to Illinois State Police. Troopers from ISP Troop 10 responded at approximately 7:34 p.m. on December 12th to...
Dec 15, 2025
GRAYVILLE MAN WANTED AFTER ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES, MISSED COURT DATE, AND STOLEN TRUCK INCIDENT
A Grayville man, 42-year-old Tyrel Linder, remains at large despite facing serious charges of aggravated animal cruelty, missing a court date, and allegedly stealing a truck involved in a crash. Linde...
Dec 15, 2025
SAFE HAVEN WOMEN'S SHELTER IN MT. CARMEL FACES URGENT NEED FOR DONATIONS TO STAY OPEN
Since 2013, Safe Haven Women's Shelter of Mt. Carmel has provided hope, healing, and new beginnings for homeless women and children across Wabash, Edwards, Lawrence, Wayne, and White Counties in Illin...
Dec 15, 2025
CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON TIRE SLASHING SOUTH OF WAYNE CITY
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for cutting the tires on a vehicle belonging to Aubry Lanham. The incident occurred while t...
Dec 15, 2025
NINTH DELAY FOR FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY CHASE CHEADLE'S PRELIMINARY HEARING; NOW SET FOR JANUARY 8TH
The long-delayed preliminary hearing for former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has been postponed once again, with the court now setting a new date of January 8th. This marks the ninth d...
Dec 15, 2025
SHIPPING DEADLINES APPROACH FOR CHRISTMAS PACKAGE DELIVERY
As the holidays approach, time is running out for anyone finishing up their holiday orders. Major shipping providers-UPS, FedEx, and USPS-have announced their recommended last days to ship packages to...
Dec 15, 2025