Category Archives: Local News
SMALL FIRE FORCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MT. VERNON CRACKER BARREL
Mt. Vernon firefighters responded Friday morning to a small fire at the Cracker Barrel restaurant, which originated in the building's HVAC ductwork. According to the fire department, crews quickly ven...
Oct 11, 2025
BLUE POINT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST ANNUAL HOMECOMING SERVICES SUNDAY
The Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church, located north and west of Cisne, will hold its Annual Homecoming Services tomorrow (Sunday, October 12th). The event is a celebration of the church's history a...
Oct 11, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY COURT SENTENCES AND PLEAS ON THURSDAY
Several individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, resulting in sentences and guilty pleas in criminal cases. 59-year-old Wayne L. Davis of Mount Carmel, was sentenced to three ye...
Oct 10, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD APPROVES INTERNET UPGRADE FOR COURTHOUSE AND JAIL
The Wayne County Board met for its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening in the upstairs courtroom, with 13 members present. Board Chairman Daryl Hargrave appointed Nate Burgess to fill a vacancy o...
Oct 10, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY JOSH MANAHAN PROMOTED TO CORPORAL
Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey says Deputy Josh Manahan has been promoted to the rank of Corporal. The promotion follows Manahan's successful completion of departmental testing. Manahan joine...
Oct 10, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENTS URGED TO REPORT CRIME TIPS TO CRIMESTOPPERS
Wayne County residents are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers with any information related to incidents or criminal activities in the area. A cash reward of up to $1,000 may be available for tips tha...
Oct 10, 2025
CARROLL WILLIAMS LAUNCHES ALL-NATURAL NUISANCE AND PREDATOR TRAPPING SERVICE IN FAIRFIELD
Carroll Williams of Fairfield has launched a new nuisance and predator trapping service, offering all-natural solutions to help property owners rid their land of unwanted varmints, pests, and insects....
Oct 10, 2025
SEMI CRASH SPILLS 46,000 POUNDS OF APPLESAUCE ON I-57 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
(Photo credit: Rick's Towing) A semi-truck crash early Monday morning blocked northbound lanes of Interstate 57 in Franklin County and spilled tens of thousands of pounds of applesauce, according to I...
Oct 10, 2025
SUPREME COURT WEIGHS WHETHER CANDIDATES CAN CHALLENGE ILLINOIS MAIL-IN BALLOT LAW
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday took up a case that could determine whether political candidates have the right to challenge election laws in court, hearing arguments in an Illinois dispute over c...
Oct 10, 2025
IDNR DELAYS FALL TROUT STOCKING DUE TO WARM WATER TEMPERATURES
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced Wednesday that the stocking of catchable trout for the fall season is on hold until water temperatures become suitable for trout survival....
Oct 10, 2025