Category Archives: Local News

Rome Grade School was placed on a precautionary "soft" lockdown Friday morning after Jefferson County 911 received several calls about a man acting abnormally north of Dix, according to the sheriff's ...

Longtime Hamilton County State's Attorney Justin E. Hood has announced he will resign at the end of the year to join the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor's Office as a member of the Special Prosecution U...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a fatal helicopter crash that occurred Wednesday night in Ekalaka, Montana, claiming the lives of four Southern Illinois residents. The...

Kim Smothers, General Manager of the Fairfield McDonald's, has been honored with the prestigious Global Ray Kroc Award, placing her among the top 1% of McDonald's Restaurant Managers worldwide. The Gl...

Fairfield's annual Veterans Day parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th, at 2 p.m. The parade lineup will take place on North First Street at the High Rise. All community members, including are...

(Photo credit: Jefferson Co Sheriff's Department) The Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office High Risk Team executed a search warrant early Wednesday morning at a residence...

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night, with the meeting highlighted by a 45-minute video conference with Retail Strategies, an Alabama-based company specializing in helping towns attract new ...

On September 29th Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 7 Investigations was contacted by the Effingham Police Department to investigate an alleged hit-and-run traffic crash that occurred on September 28th...

The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club will host a Fish Fry on Saturday, November 8th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Mill Shoals Christian Church. Community members are invited to enjoy a delicious meal and sup...

The North Side Grade School - PTO in Fairfield will be holding their 3rd Annual Spooktacular Fall Carnival tonight (Friday) from 6:00 to 8:00 p,m with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Activities will includ...