Category Archives: Local News
FIRST INSTALLMENT ON WAYNE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS DUE OCTOBER 3RD
Wayne County Treasurer,Yvette Anderson reminds residents that the first installment on property tax bills is due on October 3rd followed by the second installment on November 10th. Tax payments can be...
Sep 26, 2025
RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE PLANNED IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield is notifying motorists that Norfolk Southern Railroad will close its crossing on U.S. 45 (South 1st Street) from September 29th through October 3rd for surface repair work. Durin...
Sep 26, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTIES PURSUE MOTORCYCLE AND VEHICLE; TWO JUVENILES CHARGED
On Wednesday night at approximately 8:10 p.m., a Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy on patrol in Fairfield attempted to stop a motorcycle that was traveling without lights. Instead of stopping, the motorcy...
Sep 25, 2025
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL PROM COMMITTEE TO HOST ANNUAL 5K COLOR RUN
The Wayne City High School Prom Committee, led by sponsor Angie Kelly, will host its annual 5K Color Run on Friday, September 26 at 6 p.m. The event will kick off Bean Days weekend and serve as a fund...
Sep 25, 2025
MILL SHOALS BOARD DISCUSSES FUNDING, WATER PROJECT, AND LOCAL UPDATES
The Mill Shoals Village Board met recently to address several ongoing and new issues, including funding for the long-anticipated Municipal Water Project. Board members reviewed the USDA Rural Developm...
Sep 25, 2025
GOLD STAR 500 CYCLISTS ARRIVE IN FLORA ON 500-MILE RIDE HONORING FALLEN HEROES
On Tuesday, cyclists began the ninth annual Gold Star 500, a 500-mile bicycle journey honoring Illinois military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ride started in Springfield and wi...
Sep 25, 2025
WILD GAME DINNER SET FOR SATURDAY NIGHT AT FLORA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
A unique culinary event is taking place this Saturday at the Flora Church of the Nazarene, located at 12 Parsons Lane in Flora. The annual Wild Game Dinner will feature a variety of exotic dishes. Doo...
Sep 25, 2025
COWLING COMMUNITY CENTER TO HOST ANNUAL CHICKEN & NOODLE DINNER
The Cowling Community Center will host its annual Chicken and Noodle Dinner on Saturday, September 27th. Serving will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until the food runs out. The meal will be served by d...
Sep 25, 2025
BURN BAN LIFTED IN CLAY COUNTY AFTER RECENT RAINFALL
The Clay County Fire Chiefs have lifted the county-wide burn ban following significant rainfall throughout the area. Scattered showers over the weekend, along with heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon and ...
Sep 25, 2025
13TH ANNUAL MT. VERNON FALL FEST RETURNS SEPTEMBER 26TH & 27TH WITH FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The 13th annual Mt. Vernon Fall Fest is set to take over 9th Street and Jordan Street in downtown Mt. Vernon this Friday and Saturday. This family-friendly event promises two full days of FREE live en...
Sep 25, 2025