Category Archives: Local News

  A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service in Paducah for a large portion of southern Illinois, including Edwards, Hamilton, Jefferson, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties, eff...

Several defendants entered guilty pleas recently in Wayne County Circuit Court. 55-year-old Elizabeth Garcia of Brandon, Florida, pleaded guilty to reckless driving. She was placed on 12 months of cou...

Blue Point Church will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway today (Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Link's East Entrance. The event is open to residents age 60 and older. Those attending will receiv...

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 8th at the Community of Christ Church, located at 503 Windsor Lane in Fairfield. The blood drive will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m....

The Wayne County Health Department is reminding families that back-to-school vaccinations are available now, with walk-ins welcome daily. The health department offers same-day appointments or the opti...

The Groff Memorial Public Library in Grayville will host a special educational presentation titled "Founding Fathers: Myths, Realities, and Legacies" on Saturday at 1 p.m. The program, presented by Hi...

Picture identification: L-R: Stephanie Smith Norris, daughter of Kathy Smith, presenting the award to Cindy Anselment.     The Hamilton, Wayne, and White County Relay For Life presented the ...

Homestead Vineyards in West Salem is set to host its annual Freedom Festival Saturday at 1785 County Road 775 East. The event kicks off with live music from Jake Perry from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by Th...

The 15th Annual West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run is set to take place on Saturday in West Salem. The event will kick off with race day registration and check-in from 7a.m. -...

    The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. will host its annual Freedom Celebration, "America 250," on June 27th and 28th. The festivities promise a weekend full of family f...