Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REBUILD ILLINOIS PROGRAM UPDATE
The Illinois Department of Transportation continued to revitalize and modernize transportation and mobility across the state in 2024. Made possible by Governor JB Pritzkers historic, bipartisan Rebuil...
Dec 31, 2024
COVER CROP COFFEE SHOP EVENT TO BE HELD IN FAIRFIELD
The Wayne and Edwards County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an event called, Cover Crop Coffee Shop on Thursday, February 6th, from 8am to 12 Noon at the First Christian Church in Fair...
Dec 31, 2024
WEEKEND WEATHER ALERT: POTENTIAL WINTER STORM / WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY (TUESDAY)
With the weekend approaching, it's important to stay informed about the weather. The National Weather Service in Paducah has warned of a potential winter storm that could affect the area from Sunday i...
Dec 31, 2024
FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF TROOPER CLAY CARNS
The Department of Central Management Services has received notification from Governor JB Pritzker regarding the Illinois Flag Display Act. All persons and entities covered by this act are instructed t...
Dec 31, 2024
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR SAFE AND SMART
As 2024 comes to a close, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to keep roads safe. The national "D...
Dec 31, 2024
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES KICK OFF JANUARY 11TH
The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will launch their annual Girl Scout Cookie Program on January 11th. Scouts across the region will set up cookie booths, go door-to-door, and sell to friends and fa...
Dec 31, 2024
STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is monitoring large events of waterfowl mortality at numerous locations around the state now as test results received so far indicate "bird flu" is the cau...
Dec 31, 2024
CARMI WOMAN ARRESTED FOR CONCEALMENT OF A FUGITIVE
Carmi Police report just after 5 O'clock Friday afternoon, a Carmi woman came to the department to file a Criminal Damage to Property report. While at the police department, 25-year-old Savanna Bailey...
Dec 31, 2024
FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE THREE ARRESTS SATURDAY
Fairfield Police arrested 62-year-old Carey Rose of Springerton early Saturday morning following a traffic stop on West Delaware St. by People's National Bank. Rose was arrested for DUI and Dri...
Dec 30, 2024
BLING THINGS & MORE GRAND OPENING SET FOR JANUARY 8TH AT WESTPORT PLAZA
A Grand Opening is set for Wednesday, January 8th for a new business opening at Westport Plaza. Bling Things & More LTD, owned and operated by Stacey West is a new store that will open at 10am wit...
Dec 30, 2024