Category Archives: Local News

                Homecoming festivities wrapped up Saturday for Fairfield Community High School. The parade was held Friday in downtown Fairfield with the winner...

Illinois has launched the 2024 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to aid income-eligible households with utility costs. Applications opened on October 1st, and will remain available un...

Homecoing activities at Fairfield Community High School wrap up today and tonight with the crowning of the FCHS Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the Homecoming football game this afternoon...

The Fairfield City Council meets Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in regular session at City Hall. The council is expected to discuss a proclamation for Literacy Week, and a resolution for a Revolving Loan to ...

Last week's rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought several inches to the region. As a result, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map from this past Thursday shows the rainfall knocked out...

A benefit for local resident, Carson Collins, is being put together by the Geff Ruritan Club. The public is invited to join the Ruritans on October 26th for a fundraiser dinner. The menu will include ...

Reports out of White County say two women from Carmi have been arrested this past Thursday and Friday. 27 year old Senekqua Holland was arrested shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, and was also arrested o...

- A Mt. Vernon, IL man has been charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Arson after Mt. Vernon Police responded to the 1100 block of Welkins for a report of gun shots around 7:35 Thursday m...

The Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward to the person who can provide information for the warrant arrest of Joshua Musgrave. If you know the whereabouts of Musgrave, your tip could lead to...

37-year-old Justin Harris of Sims was sentenced yesterday (Thursday) in Wayne County Circuit Court. Harris pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and will be spending 10 consecutive ...