Category Archives: Local News
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics Announce November Employee of the Month
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics have announced their employee of the month for November. The employee of the month for November is Christy Brown. Brown was nominated for the honor by Nikki Qu...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Wayne County VFW Announces Patriot’s Pen Winners
Wayne County VFW Auxiliary Post 4535 of Fairfield has announced this year’s Patriot’s Pen winners. This year’s theme was ” How are you inspired by America” and was open t...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Wayne County Puts Out Final List of Petitions Field for Public Office
Wayne County Clerk Elizabeth Woodrow has released the final list of petitions that have been filed with her office in regard to the March 19, 2024 election. Petitions were due as of the close of busin...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
White County Sheriff Announces Mobile App Coming Soon
In a social media post on Monday, White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss announced that the White County Sheriff’s Department will soon be releasing a mobile app that is free for Apple and Android de...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Solar Farm To Move Forward in West Salem
Last week, officials in Edwards County held a public hearing on a proposed solar farm project in the West Salem area. This morning, County Commissioners approved the project to move forward. The Edwar...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Jasper Waterworks To Begin Hydrant Flushing
Officials with Jasper Waterworks will be flushing hydrants beginning today. Officials say that customers may experience low pressure as well as discoloration of water. The flushing will run thru Frida...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Final Day of Election Petitions Before March Primary Date
Today is the final day political candidates seeking election can file their petitions to run for office. Petitions have been circulated in and around the area as several offices are up for their elect...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Pair of Theft Arrests Made in Fairfield Over the Weekend
Fairfield City Police made a pair of theft-involved arrests over the weekend. On Friday, City Police arrested 40-year-old Edward A. Riley of Sims on a single count of retail theft. According to court ...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Edwards County Commissioners Meet This Morning
The Edwards County Commissioners will be holding their monthly session at 9 this morning at the Edwards County Courthouse. At the meeting, the commissioners will hear from the county highway departmen...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Flora City Council Meets Tonight
The Flora City Council will hold its first December session at 4:30 this afternoon at Flora City Hall. Under business, the council will hear an update from Milano & Grunloh Engineers about grants...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023