Category Archives: Local News

A Jefferson County man accused of fatally shooting his wife during a domestic dispute earlier this week will appear in court next Wednesday. Court records show a preliminary hearing and motion hearing...

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is partnering with the Clay County Health Department to provide a free kidney and health screening for community members on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 10 ...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Brian Wilson, announced that ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols this month in Clay, Effingham, Wayne, Edwards, and...

Excitement is building as Ford Town Fun Fest in Flora prepares to host its 2nd annual Chili Cookoff on Saturday, September 20th from 12 to 5 pm, and organizers are now accepting entries from both orga...

Lifelong Wayne County resident, Matt Vaughn has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Wayne County Resident Judge in the March 2026 primary election. Vaughn was appointed by the Il...

Several cases were heard Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. David B.D. Vaughn, 48, of Xenia, pled guilty to Reckless Conduct. He was placed on one year of court supervision, ordered to pay court c...

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies made three arrests on Tuesday.   On Tuesday afternoon, deputies arrested 32-year-old Dusty James "DJ" Vaughan of Fairfield for Violation of an Order of Protection....

The Edwards County Health Office will be holding a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Wednesday, October 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Albion Fire Department. Insurance/Medicare: If you wish to b...

The Friends of Grayville announce the 18th Annual Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show, taking place downtown on Saturday, October 4th. The event promises a day full of automotive excitement, featuring a...

The Edwards County Treasurer's Office reminds residents that the 2024 payable 2025 real estate tax bill SECOND installment is due on September 22nd. Online payments can be made at https://payments.mun...