Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN IDOC
In Wayne County Circuit Court news Tuesday, 26-year-old Ace A. Haygood of Fairfield admitted in court to violating a previous term of 30 months probation on an original charge of Burglary dating back ...
Apr 16, 2025
FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS SUNDAY
Fairfield Police arrest two individuals on traffic related charges. Sunday morning around 12:45, police arrested 35-year-old Christopher M. Prather of Clay City following a traffic stop on West Delawa...
Apr 16, 2025
DETAILS RELEASED ON JANUARY ATTEMPTED ARREST AND DEATH OF MT. VERNON RESIDENT
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has concluded its investigation into the death of 20-year-old Carrion Holmes of Mt. Vernon, which occurred on January 8th. Sheriff Jeff Bullard announced the find...
Apr 16, 2025
MT. VERNON TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR THE COMMONS
The City of Mt. Vernon invites the public to a special Grand Opening Celebration for The Commons in downtown. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st, starting at 4:00 PM. Attendees can e...
Apr 16, 2025
CARMI RIFLE CLUB TO HOST NRA WOMEN ON TARGET SHOOTING CLINIC
The Carmi Rifle Club, a not-for-profit organization in Carmi will be hosting its annual NRA Women On Target instructional shooting clinic on Saturday, May 3rd. The day will begin with registration at ...
Apr 16, 2025
MONDAY'S CROP PROGRESS REPORT ACCORDING TO THE USDA
In Monday's USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around the state. Illinois' average temperature was 46.1 degrees last week, 3.2 degrees ...
Apr 16, 2025
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR 15TH ILLINOIS PETROLEUM RESOURCES BOARD SUMMER MATH & SCIENCE TEACHERS PROGRAM
Enrollment is now open for the 15th IPRB Summer Math & Science Teachers Program, scheduled for June 24th to 27th in Mt. Vernon. This program is available to Illinois math and science teachers for ...
Apr 16, 2025
ADULT DENTAL CLINICS AVAILABLE IN MAY AT CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Clay County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting adult dental clinics on Monday, May 19th, from 9 am to 3 pm. To qualify for these services, participants must be residents of Clay County or ...
Apr 16, 2025
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD
The meeting of the Fairfield Community High School District #225 Board of Education, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 17th, 2025, has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, A...
Apr 16, 2025
GRAYVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER EARLY MORNING CRASH IN GIBSON COUNTY INDIANA
(Photo credit: Gibson Co. Jail) 27-year-old Charli Sullivan of Grayville was arrested early Tuesday morning following an accident on State Road 168 near County Road 500 West in Gibson County In...
Apr 16, 2025