The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses and community members to participate in their upcoming "Summer Saturday" events, set to bring fun and excitement to the downtown area. The first event will take place on May 31 in downtown Fairfield, and promises to feature a vibrant mix of infl...

As warmer weather approaches, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a warning about tick season and Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May. They are urging residents to take precautions against ticks and Lyme disease. "Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of ...

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) still has limited spots available for its annual Math and Science Summer Program for teachers, scheduled for June 24-27 in Mt. Vernon. Illinois educators teaching grades 3 through 12 in math or science are eligible to participate. Participants who complete the program will ...

A single-engine aircraft experienced a minor accident at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport late Sunday afternoon around 4:49pm when its nose struck the runway during a landing maneuver. The pilot was uninjured. According to Mt. Vernon Fire Department officials, the pilot was performing "touch-and-go" practice landin...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that Illinois farmers have reached the halfway point in planting both corn and soybeans as of the week ending May 11th. Farmers had 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Soil conditions varied, with topsoil moisture rated at: 3% very short, 16% short , 54% adequ...

Carmi-White County Community Unit School District #5 has announced that classes are cancelled today (Tuesday) following a potential threat reported overnight. According to Superintendent reports, the district was alerted via the Illinois Safe2Help tip line about a possible act of violence targeting Carmi Schools. The t...

Wayne County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electronic devices at a free Electronic Waste Recycling event on Saturday, May 17th. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the former Wayne County Recycling Center, located at 501 SW 10th Street in Fairfield, Illinois. This ...

Frontier Community College's Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society recently presented a check for $4,800 to Jaimie Ford during their end-of-the-year luncheon held at Jovalou. The funds were raised through the "Baking A Difference" community-wide bake sale, which took place on Thursday, March 20th at Bob Boyles ...

Bling Things & More Ltd is inviting the community to celebrate the season at a Spring Festival on Saturday, May 24th. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1411 West Main Street, Suite E, inside the Westport Plaza Mall in Fairfield, Illinois. This family-friendly festival promises a fun-filled d...

Work continues on the Interstate 64 bridges over the Wabash River near Grayville. The westbound bridge has been closed for several weeks, and crews have already removed the entire bridge deck. The next step involves dismantling the steel beams over the river spans. Starting next week, construction crews will begin dri...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Baseball vs NCOE at Lakeside Park 4:30pm Fairfield Lady Mules have an opponent change in softball, they will play Mt. Vernon today instead of Goreville at Southwest Park. First pitch is at 4:30pm BOY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD FROM MONDAY Rick Book Invitational Track Meet at The Train ...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Boys Track and Field hosting the Rick Book Invitational at the Train Yard. Events start at 4:00 pm Lady Mules Softball @ Johnston City 4:30pm Mules Baseball vs Edwards County, continuation from April 10th contest. Game at 4:30pm. Boys Tennis @ Carmi 4pm JR HIGH STATE TRACK MEET SATURDAY...

High school baseball Friday: Mt. Carmel 6 Lawrenceville 5 Robinson 8 Oblong 6 Goreville 2 Vienna 0 High school softball: Massac County 7 Goreville 6 Major League Baseball: St. Louis 10 Washington 0 NY Mets 7 Chicago Cubs 2 Chicago White Sox 6 Miami 2 Pittsburgh 3 Atlanta 2 Tampa Bay 4 Milwauke...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Boys Tennis @ Salem 4pm Boys & Girls Track at Webber. 3pm BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCORES FROM THURSDAY Anna Jonesboro 6, Massac County 1 Red Bud 7, Sparta 1 Chester, Perryville 6 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM THURSDAY Anna Jonesboro 14, Massac County 0 Red Bud 6, Sparta 0 G...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Tennis vs Mt. Carmel @ Lakeside Park 4pm Senior Recognition @ 3:45pm Girls & Boys Track @ Webber 3pm Baseball @ Eldorado 4:30pm Softball @ Benton 4:30pm GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL TRACK WEDNESDAY BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE MEET @ HAMILTON COUNTY Fairfield Lady Mules Track Team for the 4th consec...