Category Archives: Local News

One of Southern Illinois' largest employers has reached a major milestone. Continental's tire plant in Mount Vernon has become the company's first U.S. facility to receive the internationally recogniz...

The Grayville City Council met Monday night, hearing updates and approving several projects across the city. Police Chief Mason Siegel presented his November activity report, noting his department han...

Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will be holding traveling office hours today to assist constituents with state-related questions and services. The legislators' team will be ...

The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a sweeping $12 billion package in one-time farmer bridge payments, aiming to help American producers weather ongoing market disruptions, high input costs an...

The Fairfield FFA Alumni will gather for their annual meeting tonight at 5pm in the Agriculture Room at Fairfield Community High School (FCHS). The event is open to all former FFA members as well as c...

Fairfield City Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance personnel, and Fairfield Police responded Monday afternoon, just before 1:30 p.m., to a vehicle accident at West Delaware and Windsor Lane involv...

A public reception will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) to honor the retirement of longtime Fairfield surgeon Dr. Patrick Molt. The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the MAC Education Rooms...

The Wayne County 4-H program has officially opened enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H year. Current and new members are encouraged to sign up early to ensure participation in the 2026 4-H Shows and othe...

The White County Ambulance Service has been awarded a significant $659,000 donation from the Absher Foundation in Carmi to purchase two new ambulances and related equipment. The funds will be used to ...

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are excited to present their upcoming production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," directed by Amanda Andrews. The show is set to entertain audien...