Category Archives: Local News

​GRAYVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS FOR AGGRAVATED DUI
An Edwards County man has been sentenced to prison time for aggravated driving under the influence. On Monday, September 8th, 50-year-old Jason B. Bryant of Grayville was sentenced in Edwards County C...
Mark Wells 20h ago

Wayne County Board Meets
The Wayne County Board met in regular session Thursday evening, September 11th with all 14 members present. Board members first heard from Mt. Erie officials regarding ditch erosion along Route 161 ne...
Mark Wells Sep 13, 2025

Hot and Dry WX
The southeastern Illinois region remains in hot and dry conditions, which are expected to continue for several more days, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. High temperatu...
Mark Wells Sep 13, 2025

Driver Involved in Fatal Jefferson County Wreck Cited
The driver involved in a fatal crash earlier this week in Jefferson County has been cited. Media reports say 75 year old Veena K. Gupta of Mt. Vernon, IL was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid...
Mark Wells Sep 13, 2025

Marion County Road Work
Residents traveling in Marion County next week are being reminded of lane closures on U.S. Route 50 and Illinois Route 37 in Marion County starting Tuesday. The Illinois Department of Transportation s...
Mark Wells Sep 13, 2025

TWO SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
Two individuals were sentenced in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday by Judge, Matt Vaughn. Eric B. Shiever, a 28-year-old resident of Enfield, pled guilty to charges of Theft. The court placed him u...
Mark Wells Sep 12, 2025

CARMI TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO MAJOR METH SEIZURE, TWO ARRESTS
A late-night traffic stop in Carmi has led to the seizure of nearly 19 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and two arrests. Carmi Police say officers stopped a vehicle just before midnight Wednesday a...
Mark Wells Sep 12, 2025

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH AT FALL FUN FEST
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH AT FALL FUN FEST A cornhole tournament will be held Saturday, September 20th as part of this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration opens at noon on So...
Mark Wells Sep 12, 2025

GERALD J. MELTON MEMORIAL FISHING EVENT SET FOR FALL FUN FEST
The third annual Gerald J. Melton Memorial Fishing Event will be held Saturday, September 20th, at the lake in Leo French Park during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., wit...
Mark Wells Sep 12, 2025

CISNE FFA FORESTRY TEAM EARNS SECOND PLACE AT SECTION 23 CONTEST
The Cisne FFA Forestry Team of (front row) Becca King, Allison Shannon (back row) Mikkie Hearle, Esme Krupp, Aidyn Dickey and Cale Shannon. The Cisne FFA Forestry Team brought home secon...
Mark Wells Sep 12, 2025