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Drought Coming Back and Rivers Info
With no significant rainfall in the region for the past several weeks, abnormally dry and drought conditions are making a return to the state of Illinois. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map from Thursday, all of southern Illinois is at least in Abnormally Dry conditions, including Wayne and surrounding c...
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Plane Crash Lands In Jefferson County
A plane crash landed in Jefferson County Friday morning. Illinois State Police said the crash occurred around 8:20 Friday morning on I-64 at the 80-mile marker in Mt. Vernon, IL. State police said the plane experienced mechanical issues, causing the plane to crash and hit a guardrail. No injuries were reported, and n...
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Centralia Woman Charged With Running Over Husband With A Vehicle
A Centralia woman has been charged with two counts of murder in connection with a car-pedestrian accident that occurred Thursday at the Dollar General in Dix. Reports from Marion County say the charges were filed against 54 year old Melissa Howes. She's accused of pushing her husband, 49 year old Jeffrey Howes, to the...
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JASON HAMMOCK SENTENCED TO NATURAL LIFE IN PRISON
This (Friday) morning in Wayne County Circuit Court, Judge Denton Aud sentenced 41-year-old Jason Hammock of Olney to natural life in prison. Hammock was found guilty on July 10th on two counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, both under the age of 13 and both Class X felonies. A jury of 3 women and...
Sep 06, 2024
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Ray Tate Faces New Legal Challenges in Clinton County
Though convicted killer Ray Tate's court proceedings have concluded in Wayne County, his legal troubles are just beginning in Clinton County. Tate is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the December 29, 2021, murder of Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley. He now faces 30 Class-X...
Sep 06, 2024
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WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM THURSDAY
Several guilty pleas were handed down in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. 48-year-old Albion resident, Shelly M. Best pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and was sentenced to 18 months probation. Best is currently serving time in the Illinois Department of Corrections and upon release from IDOC, ...
Sep 06, 2024
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Road Construction on Route 45 South of Fairfield Expected to Last Until Early November
Construction has begun on a six-mile section of Route 45 south of Fairfield. The $3.1 million project entails replacing shoulders, applying hot mix asphalt, installing concrete gutters, and adding pavement markers. Weather permitting, the project is anticipated to be completed by November 8. Motorists traveling between...
Sep 06, 2024
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WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKES TWO WANTED ON WARRANT ARRESTS THURSDAY
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies make a couple of arrests Thursday. 50-year-old Ronald Baker of Fairfield was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for Unlawful Restraint, Obstructing A Peace Officer and Disorderly Conduct. Baker was transported and booked into the Wayne County Jail pending a court appearance. ...
Sep 06, 2024
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WFIW-FM 104.9 AND MULE NATION PARTNERING TO BRING FAIRFIELD MULE'S FOOTBALL THIS SEASON
Raylen James Marketing and WFIW-FM 104.9 are proud to announce a partnership for the Mule Nation 2024 Football season. All varsity Mule Nation Football broadcasts this season will be carried on WFIW-FM 104.9. As always, you may watch RJ Marketing's Mule Nation video broadcasts at YouTube.com/@mulenation and, in addit...
Sep 06, 2024
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Wayne County Crop Yields Show Promise, Tuesday Tour Highlights
The Wayne County Corn/Soybean Yield Tour wrapped up on Tuesday, September 3rd, featuring eight teams that meticulously surveyed the four quadrants of Wayne County, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1983. These teams assessed the yields of 10 corn and soybean fields, providing farmers with crucial data to refine...
Sep 06, 2024
Obituaries
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Shelley Renee Bare, 56, of Mt. Carmel
Shelley Renee Bare passed away unexpectedly at her home in Mt. Carmel, Illinois on Monday, August 26, 2024. Shelley was born January 13, 1968 in Richland County, Illinois to the late Shirley (Bare) Newman. Shelley attended Parkview Christian Church in Mt. Carmel, Illinois with her special friend LouAnn Scott. She found...
Sep 06, 2024
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Russell Quentin Roosevelt, 77, of Albion
Russell Quentin Roosevelt, 77, of Albion, passed away at 7:25 A.M., Thursday, September 5, 2024 at his residence. Russell had been a farmer. He was co-owner and operator of Stumpy Hill Farm with his father Quentin and then with brother Bryan. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Albion. Russell had be...
Sep 06, 2024
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Robert Wayne Meares, age 67, of Flora
Robert Wayne Meares, age 67, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 4, 2024, at his home. He was born October 14, 1956, in Olney, the son of Robert Glen and Wanda (Corry) Meares. He was united in marriage to Elaine Joan Koskie of October 15, 1988, and together they have shared 35 wedding anniver...
Sep 06, 2024
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Shirley Ann Warren, age 63, of Louisville
Shirley Ann Warren, age 63, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday evening, September 1, 2024, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born March 18, 1961, in Flora, the daughter of Artdean H. Sr. and Marylou Warren. Shirley enjoyed crafting, including epoxy and resin crafts and loom knitting,...
Sep 04, 2024
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Garland Earl Gill, age 94, of Flora
Garland Earl Gill, age 94, of Flora, passed away on September 4, 2024, at his home. Earl was born on November 12, 1929, in Clay City, Illinois, to Delbert and Bessie (Rodgers) Gill. He was a graduate of Flora High School and married Barbara Ann Perrine in 1951. Together, Earl and Barbara had two daughters, Terri Lynn a...
Sep 04, 2024
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Donald L. Kittinger, 86, of Carmi
Donald L. Kittinger, 86, of Carmi, Illinois, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi. He was born August 25, 1938, in Carmi, the son of Herman and Lucille (Hill) Kittinger. He was married to Connie Lou (Parrish) Kittinger, and she preceded him in death on July 12, 2014. Don w...
Sep 04, 2024
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Susie E. Headley, 81, of Fairfield
Susie E. Headley, 81, of Fairfield passed away at 5:58AM on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at her home. She had been employed at Airtex Products. Susie was born in Fairfield on May 8, 1943, to Earl and Bessie (Lane) Riley. Susie is survived by her daughter- Lisa (William) Beckwith of Fairfield; son- Rodney (Amy) Headley ...
Sep 04, 2024
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Roger Bruce Legg, 78, of Grayville
Roger Bruce Legg, 78, of Grayville, Illinois, died Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayville, Illinois. He was born March 16, 1946, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Harvey K. and Georgia H. (Trefny) Legg. He was married to Melva (Penrod) Legg and she preceded him in death. Roger...
Sep 04, 2024
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Ronald Wayne Duncan, 71, of Grayville
Ronald Wayne Duncan, 71, of Grayville, Illinois, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home. He was born September 12, 1952, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Francis Cecil Duncan and Marie Elizabeth (Libke) Duncan. Ronald was a boiler maker, pipe fitter and farmer. Survivors include his companion, Sioux Kindel, of ...
Sep 04, 2024
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Jerry Keith Thorman, age 72, of Flora
Jerry Keith Thorman, age 72, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, August 29, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born May 3, 1952, in Breese, the son of Dorothy Thorman, and was a resident of Prairie Estates CILA home in Flora. Jerry was very proud of his accomplishments in Sp...
Sep 04, 2024
Sports
Sports Info from Friday, September 6
High school football scores from Friday: Fairfield 28 Eldorado 20 Johnston City 56 Edwards County 0 Carmi-White County 52 Hamilton County 29 Flora 27 Christopher-Ziegler-Royalton 24 Benton 56 Salem 0 Mt. Vernon 31 Carbondale 20 Olney 24 Mattoon 22 Effingham 26 Mt. Carmel 22 Paxton 42 Newton 7 Du...
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SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Fairfield Mules hosts the Eldorado Eagles tonight at 7pm at The Train Yard. Mules picked up a forefeit win last week over Vienna/Goreville. Eldorado beat Edwards County last week, 22-20. OTHER GAMES: Week #2 (September 6th-7th) Black Diamond Conference: Johnston City vs Edwards County Carmi vs Ham...
Sep 06, 2024
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SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
FAIRFIELD JR MULES FOOTBALL UPDATE: There's been a schedule change for Fairfield Jr. Mules Football this Saturday. Due to track construction at Christopher, Jr. Mules will be at HOME and also note game time changes with Christopher. There will be a short 5th/6th scrimmage for players who may not play often as the 3rd/4...
Sep 05, 2024
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SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM TUESDAY: Wayne City over Webber in 2 sets, Edwards Co over Massac Co in 2 sets Effingham over St Anthony in 2 sets Grayville over North Clay in 3 sets Harrisburg over Eldorado in 2 sets Johnston City over Christopher/Zeigler Royalton in 2 sets Mt Carmel over Oblong in 2 sets Nashville over B...
Sep 04, 2024
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SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD
HIGH SCHOOL JV FOOTBALL SCORES FROM MONDAY: Fairfield 34, Vienna-Goreville 20 Flora 28, Carmi 16 Mount Carmel 14 Eldorado 6 (Final OT) Benton 26, Carterville 18 Carbondale 27, Murphysboro 14 Centralia 24, Salem 0 Johnston City 48, Christopher/Zeigler Royalton 0 Marion 28, Herrin 14 Red Bud 21, Pinckneyville 14 **** Hav...
Sep 03, 2024
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