Category Archives: Local News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for a frozen burrito product sold at Costco stores because of an undeclared egg allergen. The alert involves Red's Steak Cilantro an...

The Du Quoin State Fair has announced that livestock, equine, and home show exhibitor registration has moved to an online system using ShoWorks. The new registration platform and 2026 Premium Books ar...

Employees, union members, local officials and community supporters gathered Tuesday in downtown Anna to protest the State of Illinois' plan to reduce services and eliminate hundreds of jobs at Choate ...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says another cold front will move through the region early today, bringing showers and thunderstorms to southern Illinois. While severe weather is not expected,...

Today is the day U.S. Army Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman will finally return home to Norris City after being missing in action during the Korean War for more than 75 years. According to Campbell Funeral Hom...

A Fairfield police officer and Illinois Army National Guard warrant officer will receive national recognition later this month for his leadership and service. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Caleb Koker has b...

The Wayne County Highway Department has announced they will begin oiling and chipping area roads. Oiling and chipping will take place on today (Thursday) and Friday and then Monday and Tuesday of next...

Car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to the Cisne Show N' Shine Car Show on Saturday in Cisne. The event, presented by Old Soul Grafix, is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks, a...

Several defendants entered guilty pleas in Wayne County Circuit Court in recent proceedings. Jason Reich, 46, of Mt. Vernon pleaded guilty to Obstructing Justice, a Class 4 felony. He was sentenced to...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Fairfield man Tuesday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant. Deputies arrested 26-year-old Kaleb Todd Herren of Fairfield on a warrant for Unlawful Posse...