Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA AG SALES TEAM PLACES IN STATE COMPETITION
The 3rd place State Ag Sales Team from Edwards County Pictured L to R: Trey Landingham, Aiden McDowell, Gabe Wyatt, Chase Shelton, Parker Biggs The Edwards County FFA Ag Sales Team recently par...
Nov 26, 2024
TWO KILLED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH IN GALLATIN COUNTY
Illinois State Police Troop 10 has confirmed two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in Gallatin County on Monday. State Police reported the crash happened at 1:10pm in the area of Illinois 13 a...
Nov 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH HONORED
Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Kendr...
Nov 26, 2024
ELEVEN INDIVIDUALS CHARGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Following an investigation into the drug trafficking network in southern Illinois, eleven individuals are facing federal charges for distributing meth in Jackson, Massac, Perry, Saline and Williamson ...
Nov 26, 2024
TWO 4-H CLUBS RECEIVE THE 2024 4-H FOOD ADVOCACY GRANT FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Local communities will benefit from the dedication of two local 4-H clubs as food costs are rising and food insecurity continues to be a concern. The Blue Ribbon 4-H club in Edwards County and the Way...
Nov 26, 2024
EXTENSION STAFF RECOGNIZED AT ILLINOIS EXTENSION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Illinois Extension, serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties, congratulates two staff members for being recognized at the Illinois Extension annual conference in Champaign. Jane...
Nov 26, 2024
FEED MY SHEEP IN FAIRFIELD SERVING THANKGIVING DINNER WEDNESDAY
Feed My Sheep at 200 West Main Street in Fairfield, will serve a Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11:30am to 1pm. This will be a take-out only meal. The menu will consist of turkey and dr...
Nov 26, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENT CIRCUIT JUDGE MICHAEL J MOLT RETIRES FROM THE BENCH
Wayne County Circuit Judge Michael J. Molt has announced his retirement, effective November 30th. Elected to the bench in 2014 and retained in 2020, Judge Molt has dedicated nearly a decade to serving...
Nov 25, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT APPREHEND THREE AREA RESIDENTS OVER THE WEEKEND
Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrests three subjects over the weekend. Wayne City resident, 26-year-old Michael Lee Keyser was arrested last Friday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant on two count...
Nov 25, 2024
FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS SUNDAY
Fairfield Police arrest two Fairfield men on outstanding warrants Sunday afternoon. 31-year-old Tyler E. Hutcheson was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for Obstructing Justice, Trespass to...
Nov 25, 2024