Category Archives: Local News
PLEASANT WEATHER EXPECTED FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL OPENERS AND WEEKEND
The National Weather Service in Paducah is forecasting partly sunny skies and warm temperatures across the region today (Friday), followed by a pleasant weekend. Highs today are expected to reach the ...
Aug 21, 2026
FAIRFIELD MULES KICK OFF 2026 SEASON TONIGHT IN ALBION IN THE ANNUAL SHRINE GAME
The Fairfield Mules open the 2026 High School Football season tonight on the road in Albion as they take on the Edwards County Lions in the annual Shrine Game. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm. Fairfi...
Aug 21, 2026
ALBION MAN JAILED ON AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT CHARGE
An Albion man was arrested by White County authorities Thursday on identity theft and theft charges. 43-year-old Keith Armstrong was taken into custody on charges of aggravated identity theft and thef...
Aug 21, 2026
WHITE COUNTY AUTHORITIES SEEK HELP LOCATING MISSING 16-YEAR-OLD
The White County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating 16-year-old Amani Harris, who has been reported missing. Authorities say Harris was at work on Monday, August 17, when she we...
Aug 21, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL REPORTS FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT, ADDS SPECIALISTS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital officials say the hospital's affiliation with Deaconess Health Systems is beginning to produce significant financial and operational improvements. When CEO Andy Flemer arri...
Aug 21, 2026
WAYNE CITY TRUSTEE SEATS TO BE DECIDED IN 2027 ELECTION
Three Wayne City Village Trustee seats and three Library Trustee positions will be up for election during the April 2027 consolidated election. Village Clerk Staci Choate said petition packets are exp...
Aug 21, 2026
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD TENTATIVELY APPROVES 2026-27 BUDGET
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education tentatively approved the district's 2026-27 budget during its meeting Wednesday night at Cisne Middle School. The board set a pub...
Aug 21, 2026
CORNERSTONE CHURCH TO HOST FREE HOMECOMING AND PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY
Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will host its semi-annual Homecoming and Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, August 29th. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until noon in the church's Fellowship Hall. Hu...
Aug 21, 2026
FIRST SMITH SCHOOL REUNION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 5TH
Former students and others connected to Smith School will gather for the school's first reunion on Saturday, September 5. The reunion will begin at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Community Church building, l...
Aug 21, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO SERVE AS ELECTION JUDGES
Edwards County Clerk and Recorder Melanie Knight is encouraging eligible high school students to consider serving as student election judges. Under Illinois election rules, an election authority may a...
Aug 21, 2026