Category Archives: Local News
Two Wayne County Residents Arrested Following Traffic Stop
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a pair of Wayne County residents following a traffic stop Tuesday. At 1:30 AM, deputies stopped a vehicle operated by Ronald D. Stark of Fairfield. Stark and a...
Tony Collins Sep 07, 2023
Special School Board Meeting in Edwards County Tonight
The Edwards County School Board will be meeting in special session at 7 this evening at Colyer Coffee House. The board will discuss district goals and look into possible action. The board will then en...
Tony Collins Sep 07, 2023
Salem Women Arrested By ISP for Delivery of Meth
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation and Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force announce the arrest of 20-year-old Violet K. Fox of Salem, IL for Delivery of Methamphetamine (Cl...
Tony Collins Sep 07, 2023
Mindy Laslie Named Clay County Hospital Employee of the Month
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics have named Mindy Laslie as their employee of the month for August. Laslie is a Care Coordinator at the hospital and was nominated for the award by Theresa Edgi...
Tony Collins Sep 07, 2023
McLeansboro Fall Festival Starts Today
The McLeansboro Fall Festival kicks off today. Carnival rides open at 6 while the Little Miss Fall Festival Pageant is at 6 as well. Cory Evitts takes the stage at 7. McLeansboro Fall Festival is put ...
Tony Collins Sep 07, 2023
Norris City Village Board Recap from Tuesday
The Norris City Village Board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night instead of the usual Monday due to Labor Day. The board approved a Management Services agreement with Brown & Roberts for P...
Tony Collins Sep 07, 2023
City of Grayville Accepting Cleaning Bids
Sealed bids for Cleaning Service for the City of Grayville are being accepted for the following locations: City Hall/ Police Department, 119 S. Middle Street, Grayville Memorial Park restrooms and Hil...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023
Work Starting Today Around I-64 Grayville Interchange
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Interstate 64 near Grayville of upcoming exit ramp closures. Beginning Monday, September 11, 2023, weather permitti...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023
Village Clerk Dismissed in West Salem
In a special meeting Tuesday in West Salem, the West Salem Board voted to relieve village clerk, Felicia Moultry of her duties. According to village officials, the reason was for failure to keep the M...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023
West Salem Under Boil Order
The Village of West Salem is under a boil order until further notice. The village went under the order Tuesday Evening and will be under it until further notice. The order is in place due to water tow...
Tony Collins Sep 06, 2023