Category Archives: Local News

The Mt. Carmel Police Department officially has a new leader, as Erin Peach was unanimously approved as Chief during the Mt. Carmel City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday. Peach, a native of Fairfi...

Artists and art enthusiasts are invited to add a splash of color to Southeastern Illinois as the 2026 Fairfield PaintOut returns for its 15th annual plein air festival. This year's event will take pla...

The Wayne and Edwards County Sheriff's Departments is encouraging local students to apply for college scholarships offered by the Illinois Sheriff's Association for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over $...

  The Darren Bailey, Aaron Del Mar campaign for Governor and Lt. Governor has another "Get Out The Vote!" 7-Day Bus Tour, making stops across Southern Illinois to energize voters ahead of the cru...

  Legendary rock band Night Ranger will electrify the Du Quoin State Fair on Friday, September 4th with a dynamic show packed with classic hits and high-octane energy, marking more than forty yea...

The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Center Street School Boardroom. According to the agenda, the meeting will...

  The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place...

The Fairfield Coin Club will hold its next meeting on Sunday, March 8th at Frontier Community College. Doors will open at 9am with the official meeting and auction begin at 1:30 p.m. March is the club...

The Edwards County Fair is inviting the community to a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday, March 7th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Country Financial Hall. Guests can enjoy crispy fried fish and shrimp, ...

Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has a recap of the Albion City Council meeting from last (Monday) night.