Category Archives: Local News

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SCAVENGER HUNT RIDE TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
All vehicles, especially motorcycles, are invited to join the Southern Illinois Scavenger Hunt Ride, a unique charity event scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Riders and drivers across Southern Illino...
Mark Wells May 28, 2026

OPENINGS REMAIN FOR ILLINOIS MATH AND SCIENCE SUMMER TEACHERS PROGRAM IN MT. VERNON
The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) has announced that several spots are still available for its annual Illinois Math and Science Summer Teachers Program, scheduled for June 23rd through 26t...
Mark Wells May 28, 2026

JUDGE DENIES PRETRIAL RELEASE FOR KENTUCKY MAN IN 1984 MASSAC COUNTY MURDER CASE
A Massac County judge has denied pretrial release for George Bradfield, 77, of Owensboro, Kentucky, who is charged in connection with the 1984 murder of Lisa Ann Carnes in Southern Illinois. Bradfield...
Mark Wells May 28, 2026

MAD SCIENCE FIRE AND ICE SHOW TO IGNITE SUMMER READING AT GROFF LIBRARY
Mad Science of St. Louis prepares to bring its Fire and Ice Show to the Groff Library in Grayville on Monday, June 8th and will be presenting its "Plant the Seed of Science" program for youth as part ...
Mark Wells May 28, 2026

ILLINOIS SENATE PASSES BILL TO COMBAT UNFAIR AUTO INSURANCE PRACTICES
Legislation spearheaded by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to address unfair and discriminatory auto insurance practices has passed the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 714, part of Giannoul...
Mark Wells May 28, 2026

FORMER FAIRFIELD SCHOOL EMPLOYEE AWAITS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE IN FRAUD CASE
46-year-old, Stacey R. Robbins of Fairfield, a former speech pathologist for the Fairfield Grade School District, is still awaiting her first court appearance after being charged with making false cla...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

FIRE DESTROYS RURAL ORCHARDVILLE HOME SUNDAY MORNING
A rural home near Orchardville in extreme northeastern Jefferson County was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. Firefighters were called to the residence on Depeche Road, about five miles southwest o...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

CURRENT RIVER STAGES REPORTED BY US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH
Here are the latest river stage readings for the region: Little Wabash east of Fairfield: 25.40 feet (Flood stage: 17 feet) Currently above flood stage. Skillet Fork at Wayne City: 5.53 feet (Flood st...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

FAIRFIELD PUBLIC GOLF COURSE TO HOST PAR 3 SCRAMBLE JUNE 6TH
The Fairfield Public Golf Course will host a Par 3 Scramble on June 6, with the event sponsored by COUNTRY Financial representative Alex Atwood. The tournament will feature a two-man scramble format w...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

GEFF RURITAN CLUB TO HOST FISH FRY FRIDAY, MAY 29TH
The Geff Ruritan Club will be holding a Fish Fry on Friday, May 29th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Geff Ruritan Building. The menu features fish, baked beans, hush puppies, slaw, and a drink-all for j...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026