40-year-old, Amanda Ball of Fairfield, was sentenced Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by one year of mandatory supervised release. The court also denied Ball's motion for a new trial. Ball was found guilty in August on multiple drug-related charges...

Two individuals were arrested by local authorities Thursday afternoon on separate incidents. 24-year-old, James A. Bailey was arrested on a charge of domestic battery. He was lodged in the Wayne County Jail pending a court appearance. Antonio Demetris Gill, 48, was arrested on two counts of retail theft. Gill was also ...

In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has forced the closure of the local USDA office, the Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced that its services remain fully available to support the area's agricultural producers. Despite the federal office's closure, the district emp...

The Edwards County Community Unit School District will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the K-12 Band Room. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda covering previous meeting minutes, treasurer's reports, bills, and FOIA reporting. Unfinished and new business items fe...

Megan Valentine has been found in indirect civil contempt of court for failing to provide the passcode to her iPhone 15, as ordered by the court. The decision was handed down last Friday by Judge William Thurston. Valentine is awaiting trial for the November 5th, 2024, shooting death of her husband, Edwards County Circ...

The annual Set Free Recovery Car and Bike Show is set for tomorrow (Saturday )at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Fairfield. The will be "live" music throughout the day also. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with judging from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and awards at 2 p.m. The entry fee is $20 per vehicle, and all p...

The Sims Community Center will be the place to be tomorrow (Saturday) as the annual Sims Halloween Carnival returns. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM and promises activities and treats for all ages. The evening will begin with a delicious meal featuring chili, vegetable soup or hot dogs, dessert, and drinks. At 5:00 PM, ...

History comes alive this weekend at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis as the annual Fort Massac Encampment returns, offering visitors a glimpse into 18th and early 19th-century frontier life. The event transforms the historic site into a living history museum, recreating the era when Fort Massac served as a crucial ...

Federal officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have notified all states that November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be funded if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues. Without a resolution, SNAP recipients will lose access to new food benefits starting Novembe...

The Fairfield Community High School Homecoming Parade is set for this afternoon at 2pm. A Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during halftime at tonight's football game against Christopher-Zeigler Royalton. This year's court features freshmen attendants Bentli Belva and Sylvia Ward; sophomore attendants Reagan Ja...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Girls Tennis at Centralia (IHSA Sectional) 11am Homecoming Parade 2pm Football vs Christopher Zeigler-Royalton at The Train Yard 7pm Senior Night recognizing Football, Cheer, Cross Country, Swim, Band 6:15pm Homecoming King & Queen Coronation Halftime ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Cross Country at Dolan Lake (BDC Championship) 4pm Lady Mules Volleyball at The Mule Barn vs Carmi-White Co. 3 levels 5pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Midland Trail Conference Volleyball Tournament ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Sporting Events Battle of the Classes at The Train Yard (Homecoming Week) 7pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcats Volleyball at Shawnee Community College 6:30pm AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: On Tuesday night the Lady Mules Volleyball team trav...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Girls Tennis vs Salem at Lakeside Park 4pm Cross Country @ Dolan Lake (Roger Lee Invitational) 4pm Lady Mules Volleyball at Eldorado 3 levels 5pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Carmi-White Co. Wayne ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at The Mule Barn vs. Edwards Co. (PINK OUT NIGHT) 3 levels 5pm JV Football vs. Flora at The Train Yard 6pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcats Volleyball, two games at Center St. Gym 2pm: St. Louis Community College 5pm: Vincennes University AREA SPORT...