Category Archives: Local News
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL PROM 2026 "GATSBY GALA" SET FOR SATURDAY
Students at Cisne High School are preparing for Prom 2026, themed "Gatsby Gala," set for Saturday. The festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. as students and their families participate in a drive-through t...
Apr 14, 2026
FIRST BRANDS FOUNDER TO FACE JULY TRIAL ON PONZI SCHEME CHARGES
Patrick James, founder and CEO of First Brands, is set to go on trial July 13th accused of stealing billions from his own company to fund a lavish lifestyle. Prosecutors allege James operated a Ponzi ...
Apr 14, 2026
SPRING PLANTING UNDERWAY AS CORN AND SOYBEAN FIELDS OPEN ACROSS ILLINOIS
Spring planting is off to a strong start across Illinois, especially in the southern third of the state, as farmers take advantage of favorable field conditions. According to the USDA, 4% of the state...
Apr 14, 2026
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS REGIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED FOR FRIDAY
The Southeastern Illinois Area Chambers are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Regional Women's Conference, taking place Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Brubeck Arts Theater on the Wabash Valley C...
Apr 14, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H PARTICIPATES IN 4-H GREEN COMMUNITIES TREE PROGRAM FOR FOURTH YEAR
For the fourth consecutive year, Edwards County 4-H has taken part in the 4-H Green Communities Tree Program, a statewide initiative to increase Illinois' oak tree population and promote tree c...
Apr 14, 2026
ILLINOIS HOUSE PASSES BILL TO BOOST TRANSPARENCY IN ELECTRICITY BILLS
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has successfully advanced legislation through the Illinois House aimed at making electricity bills more transparent for consumers. Severin, who serves as t...
Apr 14, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING SET FOR TONIGHT (TUESDAY)
The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Fairfield City Hall. The meeting will begin with an opening prayer, the Pledg...
Apr 14, 2026
FAIRFIELD PARK BOARD DISCUSSES URGENT REPAIRS FOR LAKESIDE TENNIS COURTS
The Lakeside tennis courts in Fairfield are in urgent need of repairs, Park Superintendent Chris Jenkins informed the Fairfield Park Board during their meeting last Thursday night. Jenkins reported th...
Apr 14, 2026
WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SERVES ARREST WARRANT IN MILL SHOALS; FAIRFIELD MAN RELEASED AFTER WEEKEND IN JAIL
White County Sheriff's Department served an arrest warrant Friday evening in Mill Shoals, taking 53-year-old Justin Downen of Fairfield into custody. Downen spent the weekend in the White County Jail ...
Apr 14, 2026
NORTH WAYNE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #200 TO HOLD REGULAR BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will meet for its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15th, at 6 PM, at Cisne Middle School in Mrs. Fetherling's room. The Board ...
Apr 14, 2026