Category Archives: Local News

Former Illinois State Representative Larry W. Hicks of Mt. Vernon died Tuesday at age 77 from injuries sustained in a fall from a bucket truck in rural Jefferson County. Hicks was airlifted to St. Lou...

The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club will host its 2nd Annual Adult Fall Hunt on Saturday, October 4th. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The hunt will start at dark. Tickets are $20 per person and ...

The annual Set Free Recovery Car and Bike Show is set for Saturday, October 18th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Illinois. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with judging from 11 a.m. to...

Enfield is gearing up for its 104th Annual Mule Days celebration, "The Greatest Show on Earth," scheduled for October 2nd through October 5th. The four-day event will feature contests, parades, live e...

The Wayne County Health Department will host an Adult Flu Clinic on Thursday, October 2nd from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Fairfield City Hall. The cost is $30, or the clinic will accept insurance from provide...

Wayne County Treasurer,Yvette Anderson reminds residents that the first installment on property tax bills is due on October 3rd followed by the second installment on November 10th. Tax payments can be...

The City of Fairfield is notifying motorists that Norfolk Southern Railroad will close its crossing on U.S. 45 (South 1st Street) from September 29th through October 3rd for surface repair work. Durin...

On Wednesday night at approximately 8:10 p.m., a Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy on patrol in Fairfield attempted to stop a motorcycle that was traveling without lights. Instead of stopping, the motorcy...

The Wayne City High School Prom Committee, led by sponsor Angie Kelly, will host its annual 5K Color Run on Friday, September 26 at 6 p.m. The event will kick off Bean Days weekend and serve as a fund...

The Mill Shoals Village Board met recently to address several ongoing and new issues, including funding for the long-anticipated Municipal Water Project. Board members reviewed the USDA Rural Developm...