Category Archives: Local News
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals
The Wayne County Senior Center is seeking volunteers to assist them in delivering meals to their local residents. By delivering the meals, you bring nutritious food and a friendly visit to seniors and...
Tony Collins Nov 04, 2023
Iuka Man Sentenced For Fatal Crash
An Iuka man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following a fatal traffic crash in Salem this past May that resulted in the death of a Salem resident. Reports out of Salem say Justin Bullard was ...
Tony Collins Nov 04, 2023
Jefferson County Fire Victims Identified
The victims of a house fire earlier this week in Jefferson County have been identified. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identified the victims of the house fire Wednesday near Waltonville as 73 y...
Tony Collins Nov 04, 2023
Albion Chamber Preparing for Annual Awards Banquet
The Albion Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for their annual banquet that will take place in January of next year. The Annual Albion Chamber banquet is set for Saturday, January 20th at Diamond Kay's...
Tony Collins Nov 03, 2023
Two Area Health Departments Report Covid-19 Updated Vaccine Available
A few area health departments have announced that they have received updated vaccines against Covid-19 in their offices. Both the Wayne County Health Department in Fairfield and the Marion County Heal...
Tony Collins Nov 03, 2023
Opening in North Wayne School Board
The North Wayne CUSD #200 has an immediate opening for a position on the Board of Education. The selected applicant will serve on the board until the election in April of 2025. At that time, the appli...
Tony Collins Nov 03, 2023
Report Shows Most Deaths Among Pregnant Illinois Women Are Preventable
A new report shows that most deaths among pregnant Illinois women were preventable. The third Illinois Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report says 263 people died while pregnant or within a year of g...
Tony Collins Nov 03, 2023
Residents Reminded To Test, Inspect, Replace Smoke Alarms
With daylight saving time coming to an end this weekend, the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to test, inspect and replace any broken or expired smoke and CO alarms. If your alarm wa...
Tony Collins Nov 03, 2023
Names Released in Deadly Two Pedestrian Crash in Clay County
On Sunday Evening, an accident on US 50 in Clay County claimed the lives of two pedestrians. The Clay County Coroner's Office has released the names of the deceased. According to Clay County Coroner B...
Tony Collins Nov 02, 2023
Veterans Parade Set for Saturday in Fairfield
Event officials are preparing for the annual Veterans Parade in Fairfield. The parade will step off this Saturday at 2 PM. The lineup will begin on North 1st Street beginning at 1 PM with the National...
Tony Collins Nov 02, 2023