Category Archives: Local News

Geff Grade School and Jasper Grade School held their 2026 commencement ceremonies this week, recognizing top academic achievers as students, families, and friends gathered to celebrate graduation mile...

The Fairfield Lions Club is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Car Show tomorrow (Saturday) at Leo French Park in Fairfield. The event is FREE to the public to attend with car enthusiasts from across the r...

53-year-old Crystal R. Musser of Cisne was arrested on a Clay County warrant charging her with theft under $500, a Class-A misdemeanor. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop on North Main Stree...

The Wayne City School PTO will hold a fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) at the Wayne City 3-way. Pork chop and pulled pork barbecue sandwiches will be available during the event. Organizers said the pork...

Fairfield Community High School held its annual Awards Day on Friday, May 8th, honoring the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 and distinguished underclassmen. Faculty and staff recognized ...

The Fairfield Business and Professional Women's Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from Wayne County High School senior girls, as well as mature women returning to college. Each scho...

The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The meeting will begin with prayer, the Pledge of...

Riders honoring veterans and POW/MIA service members will pass through Mt. Vernon on Tuesday morning as part of the annual Run For The Wall. The City of Mt. Vernon is welcoming participants in the cro...

Early detection saves lives, and Fairfield Memorial Hospital is making it easier than ever to get screened. The hospital's 3-D Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Edwards County High School in Albion o...

41-year-old Joseph Stoneberger of Grayville is headed to the Illinois Department of Corrections following a court appearance in White County on Wednesday. Stoneberger was arrested in late January and ...