Category Archives: Local News

Wayne County election officials have released the list of candidates who filed for the 2026 March Primary Election. On the Republican ballot, candidates for county offices include: Sheriff: Christophe...

Janie McDowell and Steve Lee will present their eighth annual Piano-Organ Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7th at 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield. Mike and Cori Copeland will ...

The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its Annual Trivia Night. The event will take place on Friday, November 7th at the McLeansboro Elks Lodge. The night will kick off with a socia...

Oak Valley Free Will Baptist Church will hold its annual Fall Harvest Party, set for Saturday, November 8th at 4:30 PM. The event will be held at 1310 County Road 1325 East in Geff. Guests are encoura...

The Trump administration announced it will use $4.65 billion in emergency funds to cover only half of November's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, declining to draw from other...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are reminding motorists to stay alert as the state enters peak deer mating season. Deer activit...

Fairfield Community High School will hold its annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 7th at 10 a.m. in the East Gym. The FCHS Band will perform patriotic selections, and the Show Choir will s...

Mill Shoals native Larry Dozier will be the featured speaker at Fairfield's Veterans Day observance, set for Tuesday, November 11th at 11 a.m. in the Veterans Section of Maple Hill Cemetery. Dave Land...

Families across Wayne County will have an opportunity to receive Thanksgiving Boxes this holiday season through a partnership between Fairfield Save A Lot and Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The program...

Albion City Council meeting recap from Monday night with Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis