Category Archives: Local News
FRAN CARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FASHION SHOW RETURNS NOVEMBER 2ND
The Frontier Community College Foundation and Carnaby Square are once again partnering to present the Fifth Annual Fran Carter Memorial Scholarship Fashion Show on Sunday, November 2nd at First Christ...
Oct 16, 2025
FCHS CLASS OF 1975 TO CELEBRATE 50TH REUNION THIS WEEKEND
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Class of 1975 is set to gather this weekend, October 17th, 18th & 19th, for their 50th reunion, promising three days filled with nostalgia, laughter, and...
Oct 16, 2025
IECC SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO HOST GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 20TH
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Small Business Development Center will host a Grant Writing Workshop on Thursday, November 20th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Trail College in ...
Oct 16, 2025
SCHOOL OFFICIALS PRAISE LIFE-SAVING RESPONSE AFTER STUDENT COLLAPSES AT BASKETBALL GAME
School officials are commending staff and first responders for their quick actions after a Galatia Junior High student suffered a medical emergency during a girls basketball game in Johnson County on ...
Oct 16, 2025
WEST FRANKFORT TEACHERS VOTE UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE AMID CONTRACT TALKS
After months of contract negotiations, West Frankfort teachers have taken a significant step toward a work stoppage. The West Frankfort Federation of Teachers, Local 817, voted unanimously Wednesday a...
Oct 16, 2025
ILLINOIS GAS PRICES DROP NEARLY 10 CENTS PER GALLON OVER PAST WEEK
Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen by 9.8 cents per gallon in the past week, now standing at $3.18 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,378 stations statewide. Prices are now 2...
Oct 16, 2025
ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD ADDRESSES VEHICLE REGULATIONS, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND EMPLOYEE BONUSES
The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for its regular monthly session. The board received updates on several ongoing projects. Fourteen of sixteen poles for the village's new Christmas lights ha...
Oct 16, 2025
DIABETES EXPO 2025 TO OFFER RESOURCES, SCREENINGS, AND SUPPORT FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY
The Southern Illinois Diabetes Awareness Group announces the Diabetes Expo 2025, an all-inclusive event focused on raising diabetes awareness, sharing vital resources, and promoting healthy living for...
Oct 16, 2025
WARM, DRY WEATHER CONTINUES THROUGH FRIDAY - STORMS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND
The National Weather Service in Paducah says high pressure will continue to dominate the weather pattern through Friday, keeping conditions warm, sunny, and dry across the region. Expect plenty of sun...
Oct 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS ADULT RSV VACCINATIONS TO PROTECT VULNERABLE RESIDENTS
The Wayne County Health Department is now offering RSV vaccinations for adults, aiming to protect community members who are at higher risk for complications from the virus. RSV, or respiratory ...
Oct 16, 2025