Category Archives: Local News

53-year-old Paul D Garrett from Prescott Valley, Arizona plead guilty in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday to a charge of DUI. Garrett was placed on one year of court supervision plus court cost.

A Fairfield woman has been arrested on a Wayne County warrant for Failure to Appear. Just after 3:30 Thursday afternoon, Fairfield Police arrested 20-year-old Haley Marie Loyd on the warrant for previ...

On Monday, three Deaconess Hospitals in southern Illinois will undergo name changes, marking a significant transition for these healthcare facilities. The hospitals affected are Union County Hospital ...

The Centralia Balloon Festival is set to make a grand return for its 35th year at Foundation Park this month. The festival promises a lineup of activities including food, crafts, live entertainment, a...

The Edwards County Fair in Albion continues today (Friday) with the following activities: The Motocross event is scheduled tonight at the Grandstand at 7pm.   Country Financial Hall Events: Tonig...

Johnsonville Community Days, sponsored by the Johnsonville Ruritan Club, kicks off tonight. Unfortunately, for the 3rd year in a row, the Truck & Tractor Pull scheduled for tonight (Friday) has be...

CISNE REUNION SET TO BEGIN AUGUST 7TH RUNS THROUGH AUGUST 10TH   The 2024 Cisne Reunion is set to kick off on Wednesday, August 7th with a full schedule of events. The opening ceremonies will beg...

Here's the current river stages according to the US Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 18.64 feet (flood stage is at 17 ft.) . Meanwhile, the Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a...

Thursday afternoon brought about an interesting weather event for our area. The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for a significant portion of Southern ...

The 145th annual White County Fair is quickly approaching, with a variety of events lined up for attendees. This year, officials have planned two demolition derbies, with one kicking off the fair on S...