Category Archives: Local News

    As the fourth of July approaches, Illinois residents are reminded to prioritize regulations and safety when it comes to fireworks. In the state of Illinois, the majority of consumer fire...

The City of Fairfield along with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce fireworks display is all set for Friday, July 5th at Southwest Park.   Events will start at 5 PM with inflatables, foam fun, ...

  The Village of Cisne will celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 5th. Trust Bank has secured two vendors to be on site, one serving snow cones and another offering mini donuts, shakeups and...

In mid-June, a thrilling demolition derby event is set to unfold in Saline County. Scheduled for June 14 and 15, over Father's Day weekend, a multitude of vehicles will converge at the Saline County F...

Several Fairfield Mules football players will be suiting up again, this time for the 2024 Southern Illinois Coaches Association All-Star Football Game Friday night at 7pm at Murphysboro High School. P...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, June 4, at the Geff Ruritan building. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program and business me...

Justin Townsend, the Athletic Director at Fairfield Community High School, has announced the schedule for spring sports awards coming up on Thursday, May 30th and Friday, May 31st. On May 30th, the La...

The Frontier Bobcats Softball Team will host a 2-person Golf Scramble Saturday, June 1st at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. Registration fee is $75 per player with Tee off at 9am. 27 holes-flighted ...

Center St. Grade School is looking to hire a Girls JV Basketball Coach. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume by May 31st to Kristina Gardner, Fairfield Public School Di...

Frontier Community College will be hosting summer camps in June. The first camp will be for kids ages 6-9 and will take place Monday, June 24th and Tuesday, June 25th from 9am-12pm both days. The seco...