Category Archives: Local News
USDA OUTLOOK: BEEF PRODUCTION TO DECLINE IN 2026, BUT LESS SEVERELY THAN LAST YEAR
The latest USDA livestock and poultry outlook projects that U.S. beef production will decline in 2026, although the drop is expected to be less severe than last year. At the recent USDA Ag Outlook For...
Feb 25, 2026
FAIRFIELD LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SIGNUP TO START THIS WEEKEND
The Fairfield Little League Baseball Association has announced that signups for this season will begin this weekend. Signups will be held this Saturday, February 28th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and this Su...
Feb 25, 2026
CENTER STREET SCHOOL PEP CLUB SET TO HOST TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER TONIGHT
The Center Street School Pep Club is gearing up for a lively night of fun and friendly competition as it hosts a trivia night fundraiser tonight (Wednesday). The event will take place in the Center St...
Feb 25, 2026
BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOST SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY THURSDAY
Blue Point Church, located west and north of Cisne off Blue Mound Road, will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway this Thursday, February 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the east side of the gym. Any...
Feb 25, 2026
GRAYVILLE COUNCIL NOTES: STREET COMMISSIONER RESIGNS, FORD SERVES AS MAYOR PRO TEM
The Grayville City Council met Monday night in a brief session with Finance Commissioner Andi Ford serving as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Travis Thompson. Treasurer Sharon Walden was also ab...
Feb 25, 2026
CMA NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER TO BE HELD IN FAIRFIELD ON MARCH 1ST
The CMA National Day of Prayer will be observed in Fairfield on Sunday, March 1st. Community members are invited to gather at 1:00 p.m. on the Wayne County Court House lawn, located at 301 East Main S...
Feb 25, 2026
2026 EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship programs, providing valuable opportunities for students pursuing higher education in agriculture and trades. The Young L...
Feb 25, 2026
BENEFIT SPAGHETTI SUPPER TO SUPPORT DONNIE SIMPSON SET FOR MARCH 7TH
A benefit Spaghetti Supper for Donnie Simpson will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 5:00 PM at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The meal will be served by donation and will feature spaghetti, salad...
Feb 25, 2026
SHERIFF JAMES MENDRICK HOSTS MOUNT CARMEL MEET-AND-GREET AS PART OF GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN
The campaign for Illinois gubernatorial candidate Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a public meet-and-greet event in Mount Carmel. Mendrick, who is currently serving as sheriff, will meet with area...
Feb 25, 2026
FMH TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE MONDAY, MARCH 2ND
Feeling lucky? Fairfield Memorial Hospital invites the community to be someone's lucky charm by donating blood at an upcoming blood drive on Monday, March 2, at the Educational Annex Building, located...
Feb 25, 2026