Category Archives: Local News

In response to the devastating tornadoes that recently struck communities in St. Louis and Kentucky, Thrift Haven in Fairfield has launched an Emergency Tornado Relief Drive to support displaced famil...

The Southern Illinois Wheat Tour has once again projected a record-high weighted average yield, estimating 106 bushels per acre for the region in 2025-marking the second consecutive year of strong exp...

Friends of Grayville has scheduled their annual Hog Roast for Saturday, June 14th in downtown Grayville. Serving of pork chop meals begins at 5pm by donation and all proceeds will be donated back to t...

Golfers in the area are preparing to hit the links as the 2025 Fyie & Rice Law Office Golf League kicks off on Monday, June 2nd with a 5:30pm shotgun start at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. &nb...

Children in Albion will once again benefit from free sack lunches this summer, thanks to the ongoing support of local churches and community organizations.   The Summer Food Program will run from...

As summer approaches, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is urging parents and caregivers to closely supervise children in or near water to prevent accidental drownings. In 2024, ...

The 4th Annual Flora Masonic Lodge Auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st beginning at 10:00 AM at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charlie Brown Park.   Organizers invite the public to contri...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers' Association is excited to offer a $500 scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. This scholarship is aimed at encouraging young individuals in our county who are pu...

The Fairfield Community High School Board will hold a special school board meeting on Tuesday, May 27th at 5:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting will serve as the first session in a series ded...

The Frontier Community College Bobcats Volleyball team will host the Red, White, and Blue Senior All-Star Volleyball Tri-Match on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Center Street School in Fairfield, Illinois. ...