Category Archives: Local News

The McLeansboro City Council held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, lasting just over an hour, with several key items addressed.   Council members approved an ordinance implementing a mu...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has weighed in on a major gun rights case, telling a federal appeals court that Illinois' 2023 ban on semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines is uncons...

The boil water order previously in effect for the Village of Mill Shoals and all of the Bt. Prairie Water System has officially been lifted. Authorities have confirmed that the water supply is now saf...

Wednesday evening and late night storms passing through the area have affected some of the normal programming on the WFIW stations, both AM & FM. If listeners notice some changes, station engineer...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will meet on Monday, June 23rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall, for a public budget hearing followed immediately by its regular mon...

Today, Americans observe Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Here's a look at what's open and closed in recognition of the day:   Retail & G...

The Edwards County School Board has named Bobby Brake as the new head basketball coach at Albion Grade School. The decision was made during Tuesday night's board meeting. Brake has served as an assist...

The Fairfield City Band concert is tonight and will take place on the lawn of the Wayne County Courthouse.   Community members are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, invite friends, and enjoy...

Members of the Edwards County FFA chapter attended the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention June 10-12 along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a 2025 theme of "Th...

Jordan J. Clevenger, 28, of Sesser, appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday and pled guilty to Unlawful Interference with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.   Clevenger was sentenced t...