Category Archives: Local News
THURSDAY WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT REPORT
Several cases were heard Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Matt Vaughn. 45-year-old Sean Dawkins of Clay City pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenc...
Nov 14, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD APPROVES 2026 BUDGET, ROOF PROJECT, AND HVAC UPGRADES
The Wayne County Board met Thursday night in the upstairs courtroom for its November meeting, with 13 members present. During public comment, Amy Hart of WADI highlighted Southern Illinois workforce p...
Nov 14, 2025
WHITE COUNTY JAIL OFFICER SUSPENDED, MURDER SUSPECT TRANSFERRED AFTER ALLEGED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
A White County jail correctional officer has been suspended without pay following an alleged incident of sexual misconduct involving an inmate. Sheriff Jordan Weiss has not identified the officer or t...
Nov 14, 2025
PRELIMINARY NTSB REPORT RELEASED ON HELICOPTER CRASH THAT KILLED FOUR BAILEY FAMILY MEMBERS
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on last month's helicopter crash near Ekalaka, Montana, which claimed the lives of four members of Illinois GOP gubern...
Nov 14, 2025
RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR NEW FAIRFIELD BUSINESS ON NOVEMBER 19TH
A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be held Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. for Brady Beauty Bar & Co., located at 111 W. Main Street in Fairfield. Owner Emma brings a passion ...
Nov 14, 2025
LITTLE GIANT JR. SET FOR SOFT OPENING SATURDAY IN MCLEANSBORO
A long-awaited dream is becoming reality in McLeansboro as Brian Kingery prepares to open Little Giant Jr. at the former Food Park location, 309 Randolph Street. The store will hold a soft opening thi...
Nov 14, 2025
WVC ARTS COUNCIL TO PRESENT "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" NOVEMBER 20TH, 21ST & 23RD
The Wabash Valley College-Wabash Valley Arts Council will present its production of A Christmas Carol on November 20th, 21st, and 23rd at the Wabash Valley College Brubeck Theatre. This year's perform...
Nov 14, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA EXCELS IN AG SALES COMPETITIONS
(Pictured L to R: Kaydance Wooton, State FFA Treasurer, Parker Biggs, Chase Shelton, Hallie Shelton, Simon Greathouse) The Edwards County FFA chapter earned top honors this fall during a series...
Nov 14, 2025
ORCHARDVILLE FIREMEN'S FUNDRAISER SET FOR SATURDAY
The Orchardville Fire Department will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday at the Orchardville Community Center. A community dinner will be served from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., with smoked pork chops and ...
Nov 14, 2025
THREE AREA 4-H MEMBERS HONORED WITH ILLINOIS SUSTAINING THE FUTURE AWARD
Ten Illinois 4-H members have been selected as 2025-26 Illinois Sustaining the Future Award recipients, recognizing their outstanding leadership in agriculture and commitment to strengthening the indu...
Nov 14, 2025