Category Archives: Local News

ILLINOIS EXTENSION OFFERS FREE NUTRITION CLASSES IN FAIRFIELD
The University of Illinois Extension is inviting the community to take part in free nutrition education classes this September. The "Create Better Health Nutrition Class" will be held at Feed My Sheep...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

FALL FUN FEST BUTTONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR PURCHASE
Fairfield Fall Fun Fest buttons are available now for purchase. This year's button honors the 10th anniversary of the Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant. Buttons are $2 each and come with a chance t...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

SIMS CHURCH HOSTING FREE MOVIE NIGHT SEPTEMBER 12TH
Sims Congregational Christian Church will host a free community movie night on Friday, September 12th beginning at 7 p.m, held outside on a big movie screen. The featured film will be Breakthrough, a ...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

FLORA ROTARY TO HOST 11TH ANNUAL SHADOWS OF ELMWOOD CEMETERY TOUR
The Flora Rotary Club will present the 11th annual Shadows of Elmwood Cemetery Tour on Friday and Saturday, September 12th & 13th beginning at 5 p.m. Ticket sales continue until 9 p.m., and tours ...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

XENIA COMMUNITY CHURCH TO HOST CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER SEPTEMBER 13TH
Xenia Community Church will host a Chicken Noodle Dinner on Saturday, September 13th from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal will include chicken and noodles, two sides, and dessert. Cost is $12 per adult and $6 pe...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

AUTUMN VENDOR FAIR SET FOR SEPTEMBER 13TH IN MILL SHOALS
Steph's Coffee Shoppe will host its Autumn Vendor Fair on Saturday, September 13th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mill Shoals Christian Church, located at 508 East Street in Mill Shoals. The event will feat...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL ROADS AND BRIDGES
Potholes, weight-restricted bridges, and other rural road challenges often create costly repairs and delays for farmers hauling grain and agricultural equipment. To address those issues, U.S. Represen...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

REP. SEVERIN'S OFFICE TO HOLD MOBILE HOURS IN MCLEANSBORO
Staff from State Representative Dave Severin's office will host Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hamilton County Courthouse in McLeansboro. Constituents may stop by for ass...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

WARMING TREND AHEAD THIS WEEK
The National Weather Service in Paducah says we're starting the week with fantastic conditions across the region, highlighted by plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Today will bring conti...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS ANNOUNCES REWARDS IN TWO CASES
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for damaging a vehicle belonging to Alexis Black. Three tires were slash...
Mark Wells Sep 08, 2025