Category Archives: Local News

The Grayville City Council met on Monday night, with one of the key agenda items being a discussion on utility deposits. Currently, renters are required to pay a $250 deposit for utilities, while home...

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has announced that rural residents will soon receive a letter from Sheriff Bullard regarding the newly established Civilian Assistance Plan (CAP). According to a ...

State Senator Terri Bryant, alongside two colleagues, is championing a new legislative proposal aimed at improving cooperation between Illinois law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...

  Wayne City High School has selected their Senior Of The Month for January. Kenna Anselment, daughter of Gregory & Samantha Anselment is involved in numerous activities at Wayne City High Sc...

Fairfield Walmart is currently undergoing a significant renovation project, estimated to cost up to $1.2 million. Submitted plans to the City of Fairfield indicate that the renovations will focus on n...

The Illinois State Treasurer's Office recently announced that they have returned nearly $299 million in missing funds in 2024, according to Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Through the I-CASH program, over...

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board has announced the 4th Annual Illinois Basin Celebration. The Oilfield Worker Appreciation Day is set for Thursday, February 27th, at the 404 Seed Station in Carm...

The Annual Dinner Meeting of The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025. During the meeting, the Business of the Year and Community Service Award will be presented. &...

Pictured: Michaela Greathouse poses with Kenny Clodfelter, president of the Edwards County Farm Bureau between rounds of the American Farm Bureau Federation's National Discussion Meet.     M...

Superintendent, Britany Pope from New Hope Grade School announces the two winners from the school's spelling bee held Monday morning. Jude Webb, a 7th grader won 1st place with Kylie Greene, a 5th gra...