Category Archives: Local News
White County Fair is Set
The 2023 White County 4H Fair kicks off on Saturday, July 8th with the dog, cat, and small pet show at the floral hall. Registration kicks off at 12:30pm with the show getting underway at 1pm. Dog Obe...
Tony Collins Jun 16, 2023
Visitation and Call Operations Changing at Clay County Jail
The inmate phone system at the Clay County Jail has changed. As of yesterday, inmate phone and texting services are being provided by Combined Public Communications. Family and friends can purchase ph...
Tony Collins Jun 16, 2023
Bailey Stands Behind Trump
Former Republican candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey is standing behind former President Donald Trump despite his legal woes. In a Facebook live video, the former state Senator said Trump m...
Tony Collins Jun 16, 2023
Additional Notes from Fairfield City Council Meeting on Tuesday
The Fairfield City Council met for their first June meeting with appointments highlighting a short session. Council members unanimously approved an ordinance that changes the terms of appointees, such...
Tony Collins Jun 14, 2023
3 Dangerous Buildings Identified During Fairfield City Council Meeting
Council members heard a presentation by Police Chief Colclasure regarding 3 Dangerous Buildings that had been identified. 407 NW 5th St.- this is a fire damaged home. The property owner will have 90 d...
Tony Collins Jun 14, 2023
Appointments Approved During Fairfield City Council Monday
The City of Fairfield during their council meeting on Tuesday approved position appointments. Kayla Warren was approved as City Treasurer. DiElle Rogers was approved as City Collector. Keith Colclasur...
Tony Collins Jun 14, 2023
Fairfield Ends First Month of Fiscal Year In Black
The City of Fairfield for the first month of the new budget is in the black. For the month of May, the city brought in $1,486,866 and spent $1,407,491, leaving the city in the black by $115,379. For M...
Tony Collins Jun 14, 2023
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Swears In New SRO
Earlier this week at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Brian Green was sworn in as a new Deputy for the Sheriff's Office by County Clerk Joseph Davis. Brian's wife, Heather, was present and held the Bi...
Tony Collins Jun 14, 2023
IL 130 North Into Olney Closing for Reconstruction
If your daily community uses Illinois 130 heading into Olney, you will need to make alternative plans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that starting today, Illinois Route 130 w...
Tony Collins Jun 14, 2023
FBI Investigating Superintendent of Paris, IL Schools
An FBI investigation is underway in Paris, Illinois. The agency yesterday raided the home of Jeremy Larson, who is the Superintendent of the Paris School District. No further details have been release...
Tony Collins Jun 14, 2023