The City of Fairfield and Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5th, beginning at 5 p.m. This year's parade theme is "Merry, Bright, and Grinchy." Entries are being accepted from individuals, businesses, organizations, churches and bands. There...

First Christian Church in Fairfield is inviting the community to enjoy a free, family-friendly event called "Chili with Charlie" on Saturday, December 5th following Fairfield's Christmas parade. The event will feature hot chili served while a Christmas movie plays, providing an opportunity for families and fr...

Wayne City is preparing to celebrate the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 29th featuring decorated floats, festive vehicles, family activities and cash prizes for parade participants. Sponsored by Wayne City Matters, this year's parade will begin at 5 p.m., with organizers encouragi...

A 37-year-old Carmi man was arrested early Friday morning by Wayne County Sheriff's deputies on an outstanding warrant and now faces an additional weapons charge. Cory J. Gregg of Carmi was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant issued in connection with a petition to revoke his special 24-month probation senten...

A 35-year-old Geff man has been sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a felony conviction for driving while his license was revoked in Richland County. According to court records, Cody Ray Buchanan received the two-year prison sentence on Monday, November 2nd after being convicted o...

First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion will once again provide a free Thanksgiving dinner for area residents on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. The church, located at 106 South Fourth Street in Albion, will offer dine-in meals, carryout orders, and deliveries to help ensure community members can enjoy a t...

The Wayne County Farm Bureau has announced its schedule of upcoming events for the 2026-2027 season, including four Raccoon Roundups and a Farm Finance Forum. The events will take place between November and February, with the first Raccoon Roundup scheduled for Tuesday, November 24th. The Farm Bureau has scheduled four...

Illinois residents can now shop for health insurance coverage for 2027 as the annual Get Covered Illinois open enrollment period gets underway. The state's official health insurance marketplace is offering residents an opportunity to compare plans, apply for financial assistance and enroll in or renew coverage. Open en...

A portion of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mt. Vernon will be officially dedicated later this month in memory of a Southern Illinois Marine who lost his life while serving in Iraq nearly 21 years ago. Marine Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price, who died in January 2006 while serving his country, will be honored...

Southern Illinois Congressman Mike Bost is applauding the announcement of more than $190 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening rural healthcare systems across Illinois. The funding, announced Monday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is being awarded through the Rural Health Transformation P...

The 2026 fall harvest is nearly complete across Illinois, with farmers turning their attention to preparations for next year's growing season. According to the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, 93 percent of the state's corn crop and 96 percent of soybeans had been harvested as of Sunday, November 8th. Bo...

Fairfield's annual Veterans Day observance will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Veterans Section of Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., with Chief Warrant Officer 2 Caleb Koker serving as this year's guest speaker. Koker, who also serves as a detective with the Fairfield Police Dep...

The City of Fairfield Water Distribution Department has issued a boil water order for residents along Southwest 12th Street and any other customers who experienced a loss of water service during scheduled maintenance Monday morning. According to city officials, the boil order was issued as a precaution following the ma...

The Albion City Council met in special session Monday night, addressing several matters including a proposed water rate increase, a new emergency dispatching contract, insurance reimbursement for a destroyed police squad car, and maintenance of city water wells. Council members met with representatives of the Ellery Wa...

Illinois State Police are investigating after a person was found deceased Monday morning on Interstate 57 near Whittington in Franklin County. According to Illinois State Police Troop 10, troopers responded at approximately 6:58 a.m. Monday to a report of a person down in the roadway near northbound milepost 77 at Fran...

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will offer area veterans several opportunities to receive assistance with benefits and services during upcoming visits to Wayne and Edwards counties in November and December. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer Donald L. Bielecki II will be availa...

(Pictured L to R: Hayley Perry, Sydney Williams, Kayden Alexander, Quentin Pike, Aidan Roosevelt, Lane Smith, Cody Greathouse, Grant Doelling, Hallie Shelton, Bristol Duncan) Edwards County High School has announced that Lane Smith has been selected as the school's November Student of the Month. Smith was among six stu...

A 31-year-old Mill Shoals man was arrested Sunday night on a White County warrant charging him with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation and several related offenses. According to court information, Carl Digby was taken into custody and booked into the White County Jail shortly before midnight Sunday. Th...

Two Fairfield residents were arrested Friday on methamphetamine possession charges. 34-year-old Andy L. Bailey of Fairfield was arrested Friday afternoon shortly after 1:30 by Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. 35-year-old Jessica E. Olivier of Fairfield was taken into custod...

The Wayne County CEO Class of 2027 will host its "Earn Your Stuffing Early" 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, November 22nd in Fairfield as part of the class's business project. The Thanksgiving-themed event will begin at 2 p.m., with the starting location at the corner of Northeast Fourth and Court Streets in Fairf...