Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT FOLLOWING A POLICE CHASE TUESDAY MORNING
Illinois State Police has been called in to investigate a traffic accident after one person was found dead in a vehicle that had crashed Tuesday morning during a police pursuit in Murphysboro. Accordi...
Feb 05, 2025
COMEDY NIGHT TO BENEFIT THE HOPE CENTER IN ALBION SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
The Hope Center in Albion presents Comedy Night set for Saturday, February 22nd at 6pm at the Little Prairie Christian Church East of Albion. The night will feature clean comedy for adult and teens an...
Feb 05, 2025
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WHITE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER DISTRICT ANNOUNCED
The White County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its 79th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 20th, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds in Carmi. Registration will begin at 5:00 p.m....
Feb 05, 2025
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH URGES PUBLIC VILIGANCE AS FLU AND RESPIRATORY VIRUS CASES RISE
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported an uptick in the state's overall respiratory illness level, moving from Moderate to High, primarily due to a significant increase in emerge...
Feb 05, 2025
WAYNE-WHITE COUNTIES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TRUCK INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT TUESDAY ON IL HIGHWAY 1 IN WHITE COUNTY
White County Sheriff's Department along with Norris City Police, Norris City Fire Department and White County Ambulance personnel responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident with injuries Tuesday ...
Feb 05, 2025
WEATHER FORECAST TO CHANGE SOMEWHAT AS WE HEAD INTO THE WEEKEND
The National Weather Service in Paducah says unsettled weather is expected in Southern Illinois with a roller coaster ride of temperatures over the next week. Showers and storms are expected through T...
Feb 05, 2025
FAIRFIELD AND CISNE FFA CHAPTERS BOTH PERFORM WELL AT THE PROFICIENCY AWARDS JUDGING CONTEST
Both Fairfield and Cisne High School FFA Chapters performed very well at Section 23 Proficiency Awards Judging held yesterday (Tuesday) at Mt. Carmel High School. First Place winners moving on to the ...
Feb 05, 2025
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL NAMES NEW TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met for a special meeting last (Monday) night and took action on a couple of items. Chris Miller has been hired as the new Transportation Directo...
Feb 04, 2025
TWO AREA RESIDENTS ARRESTED BY WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MONDAY
Two area residents are in custody following their arrests by Wayne County Sheriff's Department Monday. At approximately 9:00pm, Wayne County Deputies were dispatched to speak with 30-year-old M...
Feb 04, 2025
FAIRFIELD RURAL FIRE CALLED OUT THURSDAY TO SEMI FIRE ON I-64
Fairfield Rural Firemen responded to a semi truck fire on Thursday night on I-64 westbound at milepost 114 approximately four miles east of the Route 45 exit. The cab of the semi caught fire, resultin...
Feb 04, 2025