Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced Thursday that Southwestern Illinois has been chosen for a groundbreaking $820 million sustainable aviation fuel project. This t...

Santa will wrap up his Fairfield visit with a final appearance at his house in Leo French Park tomorrow (Sunday) from 2pm to 4pm.

For 35 years, a Christmas Dinner will again be held on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th at the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located east of Wal-Mart.   Anyone who does not hav...

Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield will hold a special Christmas Event Night tonight from 5pm to 8pm in Leo French Park. The greeters for the evening will be Fairfield National Bank with a special...

Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles, which include the 2024 Cybertrucks, 2017-2020 Model 3s, and 2020-2025 Model Ys, due to a potential problem with tire pressure warning lights. The National H...

A jury in Jefferson County has convicted 37-year-old Timothy Boyd of Mt. Vernon on charges of attempted murder and related offenses stemming from an October shooting that injured three individuals. Af...

The Fairfield Community High School After Prom Committee has announced their final drawing winner in the 12 Days Of Christmas for today (Saturday). The $400 winner is Cindy Walker. The ticket was sold...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met Thursday night and approved the following items: Approved new board policies and revisions/Press Issue 117. Approved the 2025-2026 New Course...

The Fairfield Community High School After Prom Committee has announced the 12 Days of Christmas winner for today (Friday). The $250 winner is Sherry Auvil. The ticket was sold by Landon Lowery.

The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will launch their annual Girl Scout Cookie Program on January 11th. Scouts across the region will set up cookie booths, go door-to-door, and sell to friends and fa...