Category Archives: Local News
AREA RIVER STAGES FROM THE US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH
Here's the current river stages according to the US Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 20.62 feet (flood stage is at 17 ft.) . The Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a reading of...
Aug 07, 2024
CISNE REUNION BEGINS TONIGHT AND RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY
The 2024 Cisne Reunion is set to kick off tonight (Wednesday) with a full schedule of events. The opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 pm, featuring the introduction of Ernie Lewis, the Parade Marsha...
Aug 07, 2024
WHITE COUNTY FAIR UNDERWAY IN CARMI, WEDNESDAY'S GRANDSTAND EVENT
The 145th annual White County Fair in continues in Carmi. Tonight's (Wednesday) event is League of Arts Sing with FREE admission at 7pm. Thursday, August 8th: Motocross at 6:30 pm $10 admission...
Aug 07, 2024
FAIRFIELD CP CHURCH UPWARD SOCCER REGISTRATION
Registration is open the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Upward Soccer Season set to kick off September 7th. Open to ages pre-K 4th thru 8th grade. Practices will begin the week of August 26t...
Aug 07, 2024
NEW ILLINOIS LAW WILL GIVE FREE ID CARDS TO CITIZENS LEAVING CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill aimed at providing free identification cards to individuals exiting correctional facilities in Illinois. While the state currently offers ID cards to tho...
Aug 07, 2024
Hyundai Recalling Nearly 50 Thousand Vehicles Due To Airbag Issues
Hyundai Motor America has issued a recall for nearly 50,000 vehicles due to airbag issues. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV model...
Aug 07, 2024
BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED FOR THE CITY OF FLORA
The boil order that was in effect for the City of Flora has been lifted. Clay County Water's boil order was also lifted Monday. However, yesterday the Village of Clay City has issued a new boil order ...
Aug 07, 2024
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS ALONG EAST SECTION LINE ROAD IN WAYNE CITY
Attention residents who live on E Section Line Rd..... Wayne City utility workers will be working on road starting at 7am Wednesday morning. There will be no thru traffic directly east of Back St whil...
Aug 06, 2024
FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 24TH 28TH
The Fairfield PaintOut event is set to make its return to the area from September 24th through 28th, with a special tribute to the late Spencer Meagher. The event will follow a Tuesday through Saturda...
Aug 06, 2024
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS COOLER WEATHER ON THE WAY
The National Weather Service in Paducah says after today, cooler weather is in the forecast for the next few days. One last hot and humid day today with heat index readings of 100 to 105 and then a co...
Aug 06, 2024