Category Archives: Local News
THOMASON CEMETERY IN WAYNE CITY TO HOST 51ST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
The 51st annual Memorial Day Service at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City is scheduled for Monday, May 25th beginning at 2:00 p.m. The program will include a welcome by Sharon White, prayer by Laythan M...
May 12, 2026
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS RICHLAND COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Illinois Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Paul Bishop II of Olney from practicing law following recent legal issues that called into question his fitness to continue as an attorney. Accordi...
May 12, 2026
NIEMERG CALLS FOR PRISON TOUR FOLLOWING REPORTED INMATE OVERDOSE DEATH
State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is calling on the Illinois Department of Corrections to provide an immediate tour of the Robinson Correctional Center and Lawrence Correctional Center f...
May 12, 2026
WARMER TEMPERATURES RETURN THIS WEEK WITH ELEVATED FIRE RISK WEDNESDAY
The National Weather Service says a weak cold front will move into the region late tonight into early Wednesday morning, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms across portions of Southe...
May 12, 2026
SUSPICIOUS FIRE DAMAGES FORMER SHELL MART SOUTH OF GRAYVILLE
A suspicious fire caused significant damage to the former Shell Mart convenience store south of Grayville early Sunday morning. The vacant building, located along Illinois Route 1 near Intersta...
May 12, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TONIGHT (TUESDAY) ***NOTE START TIME: 7:15PM***
The Fairfield City Council will meet tonight (Tuesday) at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 14th meeting and executive sess...
May 12, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA HONORS MEMBERS AT ANNUAL BANQUET
L to R Outgoing FFA officer team Front: Mr. Steven Clodfelter, Aiden McDowell, Parker Biggs, Emily Spray, Carlin St. Ledger, Hayley Perry, Mrs. Michelle Wiseman Back: Aidan Roosevelt, Owen Lynch, Chas...
May 12, 2026
GRAYVILLE RESIDENT SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS FOR BURGLARY
58-year-old Samuel L. Garman of Grayville, has been sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to a Class-2 felony charge of burglary. Garman entered his g...
May 12, 2026
MARCH UNEMPLOYMENT RATES SHOW MIXED TRENDS ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COUNTIES
Illinois Department of Employment Security has released new unemployment figures for March, revealing a varied jobs picture across Southern Illinois. Wayne County saw a slight uptick in unemployment, ...
May 12, 2026
SKILLET FORK RURITAN CLUB TO HOST ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND TRIVIA NIGHT AT MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club invites the community to the Mill Shoals Christian Church on Saturday, May 30th, with two events for all ages. An Ice Cream Social will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. G...
May 12, 2026