Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELD MAN JAILED ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
A Fairfield man has been charged with crimes involving child pornography. 53-year-old Brian K. Simpson appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court last Thursday before Judge Matt Vaughn, facing five...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025

FUTURE UNCERTAIN AS FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE FACING FINANCIAL CRISIS
The financial troubles of Fairfield Elks Lodge No. 1631 were laid out during a well-attended public meeting last Thursday night, with no clear path to recovery identified. Approximately 150 people wer...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025

GIVE BLOOD AT WABASH VALLEY SERVICE COMPANY BLOOD DRIVE IN GRAYVILLE TODAY
Grayville residents are encouraged to donate blood at a blood drive organized by Wabash Valley Service Company. The event will be held in the conference room at 909 N Court St on today (Tuesday, June ...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025

FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18TH
The Farfield Grade School District will meet for its regular Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, June 18th at 6pm in the Center Street School Boardroom. The meeting will begin with a call to orde...
Mark Wells Jun 17, 2025

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