Category Archives: Local News

FREE SWIMS COMING TO FAIRFIELD PARK POOL JUNE 20TH AND 21ST
The Fairfield Park District is offering two opportunities for families to enjoy some fun in the sun with free swims at the Fairfield Park Pool this weekend. A rescheduled free swim will be held on Fri...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EARNS PRESTIGIOUS GOLD SEAL FOR 3-D MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES
Pictured left to right are the FMH mammography technologists: Melinda Bunting, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT) RDMS (AB/OB/GYN) RDCS (AE); Malaney McWilliams R.T.(R)(M)(CT)(ARRT) Olivia Lasswell, R.T.(R)(ARRT) and B...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025

BLACK'S FASHION FLOWERS CLOSING AFTER NEARLY 70 YEARS; BLESSED BLOOMS TO TAKE OVER OPERATIONS
After decades of serving the community with floral arrangements and gifts, Black's Fashion Flowers has announced on social media that it will be closing its doors at 310 E. Main Street in Fairfield, e...
Mark Wells Jun 16, 2025

NWS PADUCAH SAYS DANGEROUS HEAT EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND
The official start of summer arrives this Friday, and with it comes the hottest temperatures of the season so far, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah. High temperatures on Sat...
Mark Wells Jun 16, 2025

CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINE CLINICS
The Clay County Health Department is kicking off its first Back-to-School vaccine clinic this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering required immunizations for students and qualifying adults ahead ...
Mark Wells Jun 16, 2025

FAIRFIELD BUSINESS DISTRICT COMMITTEE TO MEET JUNE 17TH
The Business District Committee of the Fairfield City Council will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, June 17th at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda items include: Call to Order Discussion on ex...
Mark Wells Jun 16, 2025

DU QUOIN STATE FAIR BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN FOR IN-PERSON TICKET SALES
The Du Quoin State Fair Box Office officially opened today for in-person ticket purchases, offering southern Illinois families a chance to plan ahead for one of the region's most beloved end-of-summer...
Mark Wells Jun 16, 2025

NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17TH
The New Hope School District will host a public hearing and regular board meeting on Tuesday, June 17th, at 7:00 p.m., with key financial and administrative decisions on the agenda. The evening will b...
Mark Wells Jun 16, 2025

CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL LAUNCHING NEW DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM JUNE 30TH
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics (CCH) is introducing a new Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) class beginning June 30 at 5:00 p.m. This yearlong lifestyle change course is designed spec...
Mark Wells Jun 16, 2025

VENDOR REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WEST SALEM HOMECOMING AND CHOWDER
The West Salem Chowder Committee is now accepting vendor registrations for the upcoming West Salem Homecoming and Chowder, set for Saturday, August 16th. Vendors offering non-food items are inv...
Mark Wells Jun 16, 2025